engine and drivetrain m42 swap questions

[1602GR]

Hi to all

 

Let me start by saying a big thank you to all the people who contribute to this  forum. It is a really valuable source of info and a big help !

 

I have recently started my own little project that will hopefully see an M42 engine in a 1972 1602

 

I just had the Car back from sandblasting  ( I will post photos soon ) and I am starting on rust repair.

 

Meanwhile I am trying to make up time by getting the M42 test fitted to my parts car

 

And that brings a few questions J

 

First of all I am not really sure what kind of drive shaft my parts car has on. It had a 5 speed gear box and the same paten  that fits the M42 gearbox. I am guessing it is from an E21 but I m not sure... I am posting a photo for sure someone will know...

 

 

Anyway since it conects to the M42 gerbox nicely I am thinking to leave it on but I am not sure if it brings the engine too far to the front . I am posting a photo and hopefully people who have done the M42 swap already can offer some guidance.

 

I dont have engine mounts yet and I will be making my own since I am a bit too far away to be able and buy some ready made so at the moment I have no restrictions regarding engine mounts.

 

Also I am trying to lift the engine up as much as possible but the oil pan is still sitting very low. How low of a stance can you get away with after the M42 swap?? Any photos would be really appreciated

 

 

 

Thanks!

[2fysh]

Probably not a good reference but here it was mine looked like.   Engine is out of the car and Im in about the same spot as you with the swap.  Need to modify the booster(e36 m42) and then I should be ready to put it back in.  

 

 

Jason 

[1602GR]

Thanks for the reply! 

 

I think my engine sits on the same place as yours. I m almost finished with the the mounts...

 

By the way the engine looks huge in your photo with the nose removed

[2fysh]

By the way the engine looks huge in your photo with the nose removed

 

Yes it does.  I personally think it looks awesome.  I find myself just staring at it sometimes.