Oct 18, 2018 · By combining elements of our car’s original M42 engine with parts from BMW ’s later M44 engine–the same one we stole the lower timing chain cover from–Rowe and crew …

Aug 10, 2013 · AFAIK Belteshezzar is right and there's no easy way to plumb a turbo, which is why the DASC is the only "easy button" speed option for the M44. Which, admittedly, saddens …

Sep 25, 2018 · The M44’s bore and stroke came in a bit larger than the M42’s at 83.5 and 85mm respectively, but output was only slightly higher at 138 horsepower and 133 lb.-ft. of torque. …

Jul 1, 2011 · It's all pretty straightforward, really. No tricks. Just start taking things apart. In the meantime you can find some of the M42 parts that were metal to replace the ones on your …

Jan 2, 2024 · The biggest difference is the M44 head has the cams riding right on the machined head surface, whereas the M42 head (inset pic 390) has these removable (and thus …

Aug 10, 2013 · the M44 I had in my 318ti didn't sound like poo. All I had done to it was a fogged airbox and a supersprint exhaust. The exhaust made it sound very good with a deeper rumble. …

Apr 4, 2016 · The car is a 1996 BMW 318ti (M44 engine). I'm trying to replace the belt tensioner which, as far as I can tell, requires the power steering pulley to come off. I've got the three …

Mar 5, 2012 · I have a 97 318i, this weekend I was replacing the water pump and thermostat but turned into a bit of a fiasco when I stripped the torx T50 on the serpentine belt tensioner. I …

Jul 6, 2014 · I have a 1/96 318ti with the M44 motor and EWS2. I took apart the intake manifold, coolant hoses and wiring to replace parts. Now I'm getting no crank at all when I turn the key. …

Feb 6, 2019 · With our larger 2.0-liter M42 engine built up with help of Metric Mechanic—a process in which we combined components from both the M42 and M44—we were close …