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Tuning the BMW M42 and M44 Engines – Part 4
Pistons, connecting rods and rings: the choices behind our BMW M42 and M44 engine build.
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Tuning the BMW M42 and M44 Engines – Part 3
A closer look at the block and crankshaft choices behind our BMW M42 and M44 stroker build.
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How to Fit Aftermarket Brakes to Your MX-5/Miata
Caliper brackets, materials and design considerations for fitting aftermarket brakes to your Mazda MX-5.
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Tuning the BMW M42 and M44 Engines – Part 4
Pistons, connecting rods and rings: the choices behind our BMW M42 and M44 engine build.
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Tuning the BMW M42 and M44 Engines – Part 3
A closer look at the block and crankshaft choices behind our BMW M42 and M44 stroker build.
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How to Fit Aftermarket Brakes to Your MX-5/Miata
Caliper brackets, materials and design considerations for fitting aftermarket brakes to your Mazda MX-5.
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Tuning the BMW M42 and M44 Engines – Part 2
In the previous article, I discussed some technical reasons that make the M42 and M44 engines cars a great jumping off point for building a car around. I…
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Tuning the BMW M42 and M44 Engines – Part 1
A few years ago, I started a topic on the M42 Club forum about making an ITB kit for my car, a 1997 BMW 318is, an E36 with…
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