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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:04 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
jumpman, i vouch xsjado....it's a possible solution, although considering your situation to find a reliable mech... it might takes some time...
kura2... luv your direction... especially the megasquirt...i did try to source out but i guess luck was not in my drawer at that time.. heheheh...so kalau ada lebih2 tuh just inform me.. it will be a gud "enhancement" to my ol lady.. hahahaha...
Xsjado - GB GB GB GB... hahaha....i've managed to grab the so called ideal rear diff .. tapi tak jumpa pulak gb idaman kalbu.. hahaha....
kura2 Top Poster
Joined: Feb 26, 2009 Posts: 292
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:54 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
g0dspeed wrote:
jumpman, i vouch xsjado....it's a possible solution, although considering your situation to find a reliable mech... it might takes some time...
kura2... luv your direction... especially the megasquirt...i did try to source out but i guess luck was not in my drawer at that time.. heheheh...so kalau ada lebih2 tuh just inform me.. it will be a gud "enhancement" to my ol lady.. hahahaha...
Xsjado - GB GB GB GB... hahaha....i've managed to grab the so called ideal rear diff .. tapi tak jumpa pulak gb idaman kalbu.. hahaha....
Got one guy selling his used megasquirt for RM950. Mau ka?
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xsjado Ambassador
Joined: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 1041
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:57 pm Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
hehehehe...nice....tunggu one day get me LSD diff....got ma catcams already
Jumpman Top Poster
Joined: Mar 13, 2007 Posts: 61
Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:42 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
kura2 wrote:
Jumpman wrote:
bro g0dspeed, I am located in Kuching where there are not many ppl who are expertise in bmw conversions. so far in kch other than mine currently going on, only xsjado has gone the m40-m42 way.
My case is quite different. i bought the engine without the ews module. second issue is with the wiring as the wiring loom was messy when it came (without the x20 connector). so im worried that maybe some wiring are not wired up properly.
so im now trying to resolve the problem between getting the right ecu to bypass ews and proper wiring connection. Need some input tho cos i was told that u can just use a non-ews (pre 94) to bypass the ews system. question is do u also need the non-ews wiring harness?
i have yet to bring to car for diagnostics as i currently have no time.sigh.
Why don't your mech try to build the harness from scratch? My mech did. For ecu pinout and electrical diagram you can refer to e36 bentley manual. I have the softcopy if you need it. Let me know if you need any bits from the wiring loom as I have plenty lying around.
I do have the bentley manual. for the wiring, my mech might look for a wireman to do it so will see how that goes..as the current one is done by a 'not certified wireman' but done strictly according to the wiring diagram.so its either some wiring mistakes or its purely the EWS being a bitch. prior to that i think the best bet is to diagnose the damn thing first. so will be arranging for towing for diagnostics by first week of march. wish me luck guys.
kura2 Top Poster
Joined: Feb 26, 2009 Posts: 292
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:28 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
First start Click image to view video.
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boy_mtech Official Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2008 Posts: 794 Location: Selangor
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
Waaahhhhh..... congrats bro.its time to tuning..
highwaystar MB Official
Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 5329 Location: Kola Lompuer
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:12 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
waaahhhhh...the moment we waiting for.... megasquirt did squirt FIRE!!!!
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Jumpman Top Poster
Joined: Mar 13, 2007 Posts: 61
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:56 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
Nice..*envy envy* haha..
kura2 Top Poster
Joined: Feb 26, 2009 Posts: 292
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:23 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
boy_mtech wrote:
Waaahhhhh..... congrats bro.its time to tuning..
the hard part, I'm still clueless on ignition tuning, most probably going for dyno
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kura2 Top Poster
Joined: Feb 26, 2009 Posts: 292
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:24 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
highwaystar wrote:
waaahhhhh...the moment we waiting for.... megasquirt did squirt FIRE!!!!
that fire not intentional la, result of fuel too rich + wasted spark
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kura2 Top Poster
Joined: Feb 26, 2009 Posts: 292
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:24 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
Jumpman wrote:
Nice..*envy envy* haha..
your time will come. sooner or later bro.
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g0dspeed Top Poster
Joined: May 11, 2009 Posts: 119
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:58 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
kura2 wrote:
Got one guy selling his used megasquirt for RM950. Mau ka?
would appreciate if u cud text me the details.... 0162804835....
syukran jazilan ya akhi... heheheh
highwaystar MB Official
Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 5329 Location: Kola Lompuer
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:00 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
g0dspeed wrote:
kura2 wrote:
Got one guy selling his used megasquirt for RM950. Mau ka?
would appreciate if u cud text me the details.... 0162804835....
syukran jazilan ya akhi... heheheh
aduhhhh... kekekeke.... pink laptop not included
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g0dspeed Top Poster
Joined: May 11, 2009 Posts: 119
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:48 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
highwaystar wrote:
pink laptop not included
i can do without pink laptop... but not pink p***y....hahahahahaha....
how are you bro?.....
kura2 Top Poster
Joined: Feb 26, 2009 Posts: 292
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:33 am Post subject: Re: M20B20 to M42B18 swap
g0dspeed wrote:
highwaystar wrote:
pink laptop not included
i can do without pink laptop... but not pink p***y....hahahahahaha....
how are you bro?.....
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