M42 conversions

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samuraibaz
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Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 2:12 pm

Hi all any1 kno the link to M42 engine conversions to up cc via piston/crank etc? ps lovin the white stuff sideways 4 life!
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Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:35 pm

Loving the White stuff?
You been on the sniff you mean? :mad:
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Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:57 pm

Sorry? I didn't catch any of that.
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Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:23 pm

am about to start engine rebuild to my 318is engines out & in the conservatory waiting & was looking into adding more bhp is the m42 a better base than the m44 as am unaware of the differences in engines other than the different bhp? & no been on the drift mate!
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Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:30 pm

I am sure I read that there are more forged parts in a m42 vs m44. But otherwise pretty the same...

I am a complete noob though with no practical knowledge!
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Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:57 pm

cheers mate just trying to find out if m42 or m44 is the better block to start off with. i currently have an m42 out ready & waiting & an m42 fitted in my 318is daily drive.
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Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:14 pm

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Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:50 pm

cheers all decision is made its a modified m42 all the way for me as no real bhp advantages & much stronger for my style of driving . Nice 1 TPS excellent thread mate!