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Re: m42/m44 conversion

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:49 pm
by rob0r
I think I'll look into E36 CVs. From a particular model or are they all the same?

The rear of my car isn't outrageously low and I've got flipped subframe mounts for a slight raise of the subframe.

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Re: m42/m44 conversion

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:52 pm
by Jason_323i
CV joint, they do wear with age so the ball bearings move around in the cage, refurb one just have a bigger ball bearing to take up the slack.

The drive shafts i looked at are 328 so froma medium case diff, you may have to swap over the dust cap.

jason

Re: m42/m44 conversion

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:42 pm
by silver-stue21
I've already been chatting to someone about an M20 switch but the M52 lump has more astetic appeal although no way would i be doing the work as i've read the threads and don't have the time or patience..... :hammer

I would also look at a tuned M10 engine as i'm not looking for massive power gains as its the interior and exterior i'm concenstrating on most of all, i would just prefer more pokey than 90horses or more like 40 at present even with the weber twin choke carb.

Re: m42/m44 conversion

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:16 pm
by rbarrett
Im looking to stick an M52 in too.

As im a novice,

Can anyone point me in the direction of a specialist that could do this? Anywhere in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Midlands would be ideal...

cheers guys!

Re: m42/m44 conversion

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:09 pm
by drjim
NAs is in Yorkshire and has bits ability and experience. He may not have time though!