This document summarizes several engine series from Metric Mechanic for BMW M42 and M44 engines, including specifications such as displacement, horsepower, torque, cam specifications, pistons, rods and other details. It covers the M42 and M44 normally aspirated engine series as well as the forced induction variants. The engines are designed for various BMW 3-Series and Z3 applications from the 1990s and include performance upgrades over stock.
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M42 M44 Engine Chart
This document summarizes several engine series from Metric Mechanic for BMW M42 and M44 engines, including specifications such as displacement, horsepower, torque, cam specifications, pistons, rods and other details. It covers the M42 and M44 normally aspirated engine series as well as the forced induction variants. The engines are designed for various BMW 3-Series and Z3 applications from the 1990s and include performance upgrades over stock.
Engine ment RPM RPM Head Duration Piston Weight Weight CR & Weight & Crank & Lift 2000 Stock Rod 83.5mm 160 150 *ST 6% Flow Intake 262°/11.15mm Lift 87mm Forged Alusil 22mm Sport M42 1985 cc 11.0:1 140mm Cast with 6800 4500 Increase Exhaust 228°/9.0mm Lift 310 grams 89 grams 610 or 540 grams 4 Counterweights 2100 H Beam Rod 88mm 205 160 *ST 6% Flow Intake 272°/11.4mm Lift 87mm Forged Alusil 21mm Rally M42 2091 cc 11.5:1 138mm Forged with 7500 5250 Increase Exhaust 250°/10.9mm Lift 295 grams 80 grams 525 grams 8 Counterweights Stock Rod 83.5mm 2000 170 150 *ST 6% Flow Intake 262°/11.15mm Lift 87mm Forged Alusil 22mm 1985 cc 11.0:1 140mm Cast with Sport M44 6800 4500 Increase Exhaust 228°/9.0mm Lift 310 grams 89 grams 610 or 540 grams 4 Counterweights H Beam Rod 88mm 2100 190 160 *ST 6% Flow Intake 271°/11.5mm Lift 87mm Forged Alusil 21mm 2091 cc 11.5:1 138mm Forged with Rally M44 7250 4500 Increase Exhaust 253°/11.5mm Lift 295 grams 80 grams 525 grams 8 Counterweights
M42 & M44 Forced Induction Engine Series
1900 & 2100 FI for M42 plus 2000 & 2100 FI for the M44 M42: E30 (90-91) E36 (92-95) Z3 ‘95 M44: E36/5 318ti (96-98) E36 18i (96-98) Z3 96-98 1900 86mm Forged Alusil / Premium H Beam Rod 81mm 200 - 250 200 - 250 *ST 6% Flow Intake 228°/9.0mm Lift 21mm FI M42 1881 cc Ceramic Coated Crown 8.6:1 138mm Forged with 7200 4200 Increase Exhaust 228°/9.0mm Lift 105 grams 340 grams 525 grams 8 Counterweights 2100 86mm Forged Alusil / Premium H Beam Rod 88mm 250 - 325 250 - 325 *ST 6% Flow Intake 245°/10.9mm Lift 21mm FI M42 2043 cc Ceramic Coated Crown 8.6:1 138mm Forged with 7400 4500 Increase Exhaust 245°/10.9mm Lift 105 grams 340 grams 515 grams 8 Counterweights 86mm Forged Alusil / Premium H Beam Rod 88mm 2100 250 - 325 250 - 325 *ST 6% Flow Intake 245°/10.9mm Lift 21mm 2043 cc Ceramic Coated Crown 8.6:1 138mm Forged with FI M44 7400 4500 Increase Exhaust 245°/10.9mm Lift 105 grams 340 grams 515 grams 8 Counterweights
* ST means Surface Turbulence: Metric Mechanic Patented Machined Grooves on
backside of the Intake Valves, Head of Intake and Exhaust Valves for the purpose of increasing fuel efficiency, minimizes tuning problems, reduces detonation in the motor, allows higher compression, and alleviates head cracking problems.