engine and drivetrain Real Simple Engine Question

[Stuart]

Getting back in to BMWs after 20 years and I'm finding that the terminology regarding engine options has changed. When I had my car it was either a 4 or a 6. Now I hear M10, M20, E something, M3, M30 etc.

Could someone please help me understand all the motor options and their names?

Sorry for the rookie question but I want to understand all my options as I get into this project.

[Rustpile]

Haven`t changed the last 40 years.

You are referring to a 4-cylinder, or a 6-cylinder engine.

The M10 is a 4-cylinder. M is Motor, 10 is the type. Then there is B, witch is followed by a number, like B18, indicating it has 1,8 ltr displacement.

This is something you could google.

[ringkingpin]

This is something you could google.

Why google it when there are friendly people like you willing to help out?

to the original poster, here is a helpful link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_BMW_engines

[c.d.iesel]

the BMW 2002 is Engineering Series within

BMW corporate " 114 " Pre "E" codes.

all 02's come from factory with M10 code motor

people now transplant other BMW motors:

S14 is from the E30 M3

M20 is 'small' Six cylinder with rubber timing belt from the E30 3 series

M30 is a 'BIG" Six - timing chain- from 5 and 6 series cars

M42 & M44 is from 4cyl., twin cam - 4-valve per cyl.

E30 & E36 3-series cars

S38 is big M5 & M6 cars, twin cam, 4-vave beast transplant

YES - this will fit and a few have done it very tidy

installations! The Ultimate heart for your project 114

[Stuart]

Thank you very much for the break down and OH MY GOODNESS that is one nice engine!

[TobyB]

Why google it when there are friendly people like you willing to help out?

oh, you murderer of kittens, you...

http://www.medicinenet.com/why_am_i_so_tired_the_many_causes_of_fatigue/views.htm

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[nbristow01]

This will help you with the E part

http://www.bmw2002.com/mm5/merchant.mvc

[Ravensix]

S38 in an 02...