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Re: new e21

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 12:12 pm
by e21_lyf
yeah considered the m62 quite a bit, and the m52 aswelll but figured that even with an ally block, the straight 6 is a monstrous lump weighing a LOT more than the original 1.6 (which is a heavy little blighter anyway!). So yes; drawn to size, 16v valve head, weight and wider tuning potentials of the M42.

Re: new e21

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 6:36 pm
by Mihajlo
very well then.. :)
it would be interesting if you supercharge the engine before finishing the "engine" topic :)

keep us posted :)

Re: new e21

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:27 am
by e21_lyf
yeah I'm actually having serious thoughts about slapping a turbo on the m42 as compared to FWD engine conversions i've done before, there is a lot more room & simplicity provided by inline engine & transmission mounting!

but first, need to get an engine hahaha

Or, weld the bottom of the arches up first :banana

Re: new e21

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:09 pm
by Duracel79
If your going to Turbo it why not just rebuild your M10 with low compression pistons and charge that. Big power can be had from an M10 turbo.
The block ended up in a turbo F1 car with 850 to 1300bhp, so they are strong :wink:

Re: new e21

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:44 pm
by e21_lyf
That would be a good plan, but the bores on my M10 are completely knackered so needs either
a) re-bored, new O/S pistons, rings etc. But then it would be a waste not to CC match the head and get a high lift cam / something suitable for boost
b) get a e30 318 1.8 16v in there for probably 1/5 of the cost of a boosted M10. Then FI the m42 at a later date if lightened flywheel, remap & induction/exhaust don't make it likely enough.

That below is petrol & 2 stroke oil, poured through the spark plug holes a few weeks ago. Nothing will budge yet :wha not even rocking it HARD forward/back in gear can shift it :wtf


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Re: new e21

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:45 pm
by e21_lyf
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Re: new e21

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:49 am
by e21_lyf
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Re: new e21

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 8:02 am
by e21_lyf
Had to post pics individually, as the site seems throw its toys out the pram for some reason when I try to do text & photos.

Anyway yes! E21 still on track, just sussing out how the back end has faired after 40 years. Looks pretty promising. Wouldn't even say the rust holes found so far are bad.

The m42 hunt is still on. Need a donor e30 318is ideally, as require driveshaft, box, loom etc. Preferably one on about 60k miles that was written off by a truck in the back quarter

Don't think that's gonna turn up though haha

Re: new e21

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 9:28 am
by e21_lyf
Ah sussed it out!! It's iOS smilies that corrupt the posts.

Re: new e21

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 10:34 pm
by Jeroen
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Re: 1976 316 e21 project

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:21 pm
by e21_lyf
Hi guys,

Got my thread moved, as I am due to post tons of stuff, and figured it better in this subforum & slightly more 'out the way'.

So then; chassis update.

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Re: 1976 316 e21 project

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:31 pm
by e21_lyf
As you can see, fairly rotten. The photos are only a small segment of the scale of rot, the sills are pretty bad too!

BUT!!

The car has not quite fallen victim to the iron-oxide plague. I shall be cracking my MIG welder & tin snips out over the coming weeks :banana :banana :banana

Still on the hunt for an M42B18 engine, loom, box, ECU etc etc. If anyone happens to have one lying around?
:thumbsup

Re: 1976 316 e21 project

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 8:38 am
by e21_lyf
Wahoooo got an offside genuine BMW wing sorted!

Re: 1976 316 e21 project

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:15 am
by uwbuurman
Cool! Any updates on repairing the holes?

Re: 1976 316 e21 project

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:58 am
by e21_lyf
I've needed a few weekends to get some bits together I.e correct welding wire to ensure minimal heat distortion, gas, a few sheets of different thickness mild steel etc etc. But so far it's going alright! This new wing should spur me on :lol: