M40B18 v M40B18ME

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Grrrmachine
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Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:37 pm

On some parts websites I'm seeing an engine with the code M40B18ME, with higher torque and power than the standard M40B18.

Does anyone have any info on this; what's the difference, what models was the ME fitted to etc.
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HairyScreech
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Mon Sep 10, 2012 6:07 pm

I noticed a few odd engine codes in the mahle catalog (was piston hunting).

I may be wrong but i think the M40B18ME is the e36 version used in the compact and early 318s.
2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822

m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... =viewtopic&
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Andyboy
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Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:37 pm

The M40 was never used in the Compact - the M43 had just come out when the Compact was launched.
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HairyScreech
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Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:58 pm

Fair point, my bad.

when did they stop? Last of the e36 m40s fitted around 1994?
2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822

m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... =viewtopic&
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