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Post Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:44 pm

Just want to check before I put a wanted ad up the later 1.8 engine is a m40 yes?

Said I will help out a friend and look for one for his Kumho Ecsta challenge car. :cool:

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Post Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:45 pm

Yup its the M40 you want - try and get a car without a sunroof - these are the best for the track.
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Post Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:47 pm

Already up and running with a car bud. Blew her up in France last weekend :mad:

My friend will ideally be after a whole car but mainly because he wants to drive it and check the lump out thoroughly. Spare parts are handy too but engine is all he really wants. :wink:
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Post Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:47 pm

but there is also a m42 16v 1.8 engine, which is much better!

Ooh I have one of them for sale...
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Post Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:48 pm

I am pretty sure he won't be allowed to use it!
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