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E36 M42 or M44 which is best?
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<blockquote data-quote="python_dev" data-source="post: 8828" data-attributes="member: 5980"><p>Greetings all, I have a Question for all the Sifu's.Q.) Which is better M42 or M44 to put in E36 318i M40.A.)??????Background:I have an 92 model E36 and want to beef up the engine a bit but still Keep the 1.8 (1796). I know that in this timeperiod the E36 used the M42 and electronics would be easier to maintain. M44 has nearly identical HP and electronics would need more work, but the plus side would be smoother more efficiant power and economy. So I am just looking for any info from people who may have done this sort of exchange or Similar (M50 etc) and what are the issues involved.Also.. A semi decent mechanic that could do it... would love to DIY but don't have the needed tools and equipment etc.Thanks in advance for all replies.. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="python_dev, post: 8828, member: 5980"] Greetings all, I have a Question for all the Sifu's.Q.) Which is better M42 or M44 to put in E36 318i M40.A.)??????Background:I have an 92 model E36 and want to beef up the engine a bit but still Keep the 1.8 (1796). I know that in this timeperiod the E36 used the M42 and electronics would be easier to maintain. M44 has nearly identical HP and electronics would need more work, but the plus side would be smoother more efficiant power and economy. So I am just looking for any info from people who may have done this sort of exchange or Similar (M50 etc) and what are the issues involved.Also.. A semi decent mechanic that could do it... would love to DIY but don't have the needed tools and equipment etc.Thanks in advance for all replies.. ;) [/QUOTE]
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