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96cali · 09-01-2004, 11:54 PM

I can vaguely remember a post here (maybe by J!m) explaining the different HP and weight varieties between the 3.0L Z engine, the 3.2 M Coupe/roadster engine and the M3 engine. Anyone know their stuff and want to impress us?

Is the M coupe engine lighter as I remember? Why? I am musing lately about an engine swap and cannot recall someone swapping in a coupe engine. And then I wonder why seeing as how it is lighter (if I recall correctly).

Here is a good rundown of HP per make of Z/M http://www.z3roadster.com/

09-01-2004, 11:54 PM	#1
96cali Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	M coupe/Z3 engine weights vs. M3 engine weight? I can vaguely remember a post here (maybe by J!m) explaining the different HP and weight varieties between the 3.0L Z engine, the 3.2 M Coupe/roadster engine and the M3 engine. Anyone know their stuff and want to impress us? Is the M coupe engine lighter as I remember? Why? I am musing lately about an engine swap and cannot recall someone swapping in a coupe engine. And then I wonder why seeing as how it is lighter (if I recall correctly). Here is a good rundown of HP per make of Z/M http://www.z3roadster.com/ __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition