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Re: <02> M42 (318is engine)

I think this is very interesting project...i haven't walked
by one (they still rare), but as far as i know Pete
McHenry in CA got one with less than 6K miles that he pulled
of 318tii after he put M3 motor in it.......
Anyway, the engine is powerfull enough, it will take you a lot
of $$$ and time to up 02 engine up to 150HP (well yes i saw
all those ads about 180+HP, but it will be cammy, will run on
aeroplane fuel and you'll have to change head gaskets every
oil change), on othe side with few twaks, 150HP from 318 engine
is easy.
That engine is modern motronic engine - so it's even simpler
compared to 02 setup....- no carbs, no dist etc....
It should fit 02 with right tranny (ask Pete), sonething
needs to be done with driveshaft etc.....but i think it
will make very good setup.
Oleg.

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