318ti.org forum

Go Back   318ti.org forum > Technical, Maintenance and Modifications > Engine

Notices

Engine Tuneups, chips, wires, spark plugs.

.
» Recent Threads
1999 M-Sport For Sale
12-31-2023 05:10 PM
Last post by Coop540iT
03-23-2024 06:39 PM
1 Replies, 106,480 Views
Once again 318ti owner...
03-20-2024 12:39 PM
Last post by two30grain
03-22-2024 02:04 PM
1 Replies, 69,398 Views
What brakes do I...
03-20-2024 03:27 PM
Last post by huirtera
03-20-2024 03:27 PM
0 Replies, 66,640 Views
Reply Share/Bookmark
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-13-2011, 10:17 PM   #1
luz.lucas
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Brazil
Posts: 22
iTrader: (0)
Default M42 transform to M44

I realised that the M44 is much bether than M42. Than i would like know if i can replace the body intake system, ECU, Air flow, eletric fuel injection to M42 from M44? What itens that i need replace (if it is possible) to make my M42 like the M44?
Somebody already did it?
luz.lucas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-13-2011, 10:21 PM   #2
slow_ti
Senior Member
 
slow_ti's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Potomac Falls VA DMV
Posts: 1,794
iTrader: (1)
Default

You can buy my m44 and trans


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Im guessing im the youngest member on here with a S52 power'ed Ti at 16 years old!
slow_ti is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-13-2011, 10:29 PM   #3
luz.lucas
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Brazil
Posts: 22
iTrader: (0)
Default

I want know if it is possible or not? If yes, what i need to replace?
Cause my 318ti has less then 50 000 miles and i dont want replace the car, but improve the engine torke in low rpm like the m44.
luz.lucas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-13-2011, 11:22 PM   #4
Bluebimma
Senior Member
 
Bluebimma's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: 43609
Posts: 3,425
iTrader: (8)
Default

Just buy a chip for the DME, youll save A LOT of money.
__________________
1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone
1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6
1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone

1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5
Bluebimma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-13-2011, 11:40 PM   #5
dave45056
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Oxford, Ohio
Posts: 868
iTrader: (0)
Default

In my opinion, the only thing better about the M44 is that it uses a MAF on the intake. The M42 uses a AFM which is more restrictive as the air on the intake stream needs to open a door in the AFM.
In all other respects the M42 is a better engine.
Do a search for AFM to MAF conversion here and on bimmerforums. I have looked into this and have not been satisfied with the results.
If you just want more power, go the chip route as Bluebimma suggested. The stock M42chip is not very well tuned so you can get 20hp from a good chip.
dave45056 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-13-2011, 11:58 PM   #6
familytruckster
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: MD/PA/DC
Posts: 1,629
Vehicles
iTrader: (3)
Default

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24736


I read somewhere about a 70% reduction in friction over the M42....

They can be swapped, though the M44 has a few plastic cooling system parts that like to fail, ruining the head.

Isn't Johnboy running an m42 head on a M44 block?
__________________
No more ti.
familytruckster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2011, 01:04 AM   #7
luz.lucas
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Brazil
Posts: 22
iTrader: (0)
Default

Ok.
Than, what chip do you suggest?
Cause i purchased a ebuy chip and the engine doesnt start anyway.
luz.lucas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2011, 04:32 AM   #8
dave45056
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Oxford, Ohio
Posts: 868
iTrader: (0)
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by familytruckster View Post
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24736


I read somewhere about a 70% reduction in friction over the M42....

They can be swapped, though the M44 has a few plastic cooling system parts that like to fail, ruining the head.

Isn't Johnboy running an m42 head on a M44 block?
99% of percentages are exaggerated.
dave45056 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2011, 06:15 AM   #9
cooljess76
NOBODY F's with the Jesus
 
cooljess76's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Ventura California
Posts: 7,824
iTrader: (6)
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by dave45056 View Post
99% of percentages are exaggerated.
20 hp from a chip is a little exaggerated
cooljess76 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2011, 01:16 PM   #10
familytruckster
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: MD/PA/DC
Posts: 1,629
Vehicles
iTrader: (3)
Default

Ebay is a bad place to buy "chips" or any performance part.
__________________
No more ti.
familytruckster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2011, 02:36 PM   #11
xxxJohnBoyxxx
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Gulfport, Florida
Posts: 3,208
iTrader: (1)
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by familytruckster View Post
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24736


I read somewhere about a 70% reduction in friction over the M42....

They can be swapped, though the M44 has a few plastic cooling system parts that like to fail, ruining the head.

Isn't Johnboy running an m42 head on a M44 block?

No I run a M42 block, M47 crank and M44 head...Danny "Blowing 4" is running my old M44 block with his M42 head.
xxxJohnBoyxxx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-08-2012, 04:47 PM   #12
luz.lucas
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Brazil
Posts: 22
iTrader: (0)
Default

What's the best place for purcahse chips in USA and London? Do you know? And what company i can trust?
luz.lucas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-15-2015, 09:20 AM   #13
Ralliart10
Senior Member
 
Ralliart10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Riverside ,So-Cal
Posts: 725
iTrader: (0)
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by xxxJohnBoyxxx View Post
No I run a M42 block, M47 crank and M44 head...Danny "Blowing 4" is running my old M44 block with his M42 head.
Did he had to do any mods to run that set up?
__________________
EURO FRESH
Ralliart10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 3 (0 members and 3 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
MD Complete M42, various other M44 parts familytruckster US and North America 25 10-03-2011 12:58 AM
m42 vs m44 low end torque slocar Engine 16 03-17-2011 05:50 AM
M42 and M44 F/S M44 has rebuilt head. Make and offer spring cleaning. Hi Speed Motorsports US and North America 4 05-23-2008 01:43 PM
Differences in DASC for M42 and M44 lkwd318ti Induction 10 10-18-2007 07:38 AM
M42 or M44? weezer Lounge 4 12-13-2004 08:33 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:48 PM.


.
Powered by site supporters
vBulletin Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©1999 - 2024, 318ti.org
© vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2
[page compression: 106.33 k/127.04 k (16.31%)]

318ti.org does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information or products discussed.