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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fabianyee" data-source="post: 369542" data-attributes="member: 6">Do a search on the forum and u should find more information..will answer briefly on your query:#1 - Long shaft no need to change. u can even use back your M40 manual gearbox. Like I did.#2 - Radiator - Same , clutch fan - same,  air con - depends which version of the M42 you're getting. For the E36, there are 2 versions of the M42. earlier version running the V belt for the ancillaries. Later version runs the flat BK belts. #3 - Hidden cost? extractor would need to be modified if you're using the E36 extractor. Otherwise, you can custom made one which I did not too long ago.. (search for my thread)#4 - NO big difference??? hahaha.. I'll offer to give you a ride in mine and you decide whether it's 'No big difference'.. Then again, it depends on your expectation of what the M42 can offer. #5 - Engine includes the ancillaries? ie power steering, alternator, aircon compressor? and AFM?#6 - Don't have experience with this mech.. My conversion was done by a non-BMW mechanic but he's a conversion specialist for cross-make conversion.. Mine done 6 years ago.. #7 - RM2,500 sounds reasonable.. mine was done all in for slightly less 6 years ago.. including the labour for changing all the wear and tear parts.. including the work done to modify the extractor to clear the steering coupling.</blockquote>