Nice, that M42 engine will be a first I think, never heard of one of those transplants. Good luck with it. Im currently searching for a reasonably decent engine to use. Keep posting haha

Not much to say , i've had an issue with workshops recently , but moving into another workshop now , and should be able to spend a little more time on this , my budget has suffered as a result.

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So i've sold the ae86 running gear and decided a bmw m42 lump might work , as it only cost me £200 for everything and its about 140bhp out the box , with other tuning options available , plus it sticks to the revvy 4 pot style I wanted to keep.

I've got a vanette axle already , cs2 coilovers , ae86 fuel tank and pump , m42 engine , box , ecu , wiring , coil on plug kit , all other bits. Got some other 80's parts to fit too as everything on the car will be period correct :D

Any update on this? Im a 21 year old looking into purchasing a charmant myself and have been doing some research on them, Ill be looking to make mine as close to an AE86 suspension and powerwise as possible.

Bolf! you're linking facebook pictures. that's why they won't show up. fix it! we wanna see the Charmer! :D

I can't see the pics for some reason ???

Project sounds interesting although the amount of BMW engines in everything these days is to much haha a revvy Beams motor would be just the ticket though :D

Update : I have cs2's , vanette axle , some 80's CRX seats , ronal turbos , some ae86 brakes and endless pads , and a fuel tank etc , just deliberating what engine to put in it , the 4age , t50 and loom etc are worth more cash than bhp to me at the moment , so considering a BMW m42 engine or a beams lump...

Well , alternator was a false alarm.

I think. haha

Fixed a nasty oil leak from Pressure switch today , cleaned the engine some.

Found some wheels too , the ultimate 80's wheel , 7x 15 et20 , should do nicely when refurbed.

Not a mega spec'd drift car here , but i'll no doubt have a little play in it once tended too , so here it is... Charmer.

Well today was an adventure , but not to much drama.

Turned up , checked the car out , started first attempt. Nice!

Alternator light is on , but is charging , just not a lot , 13.1v and rising whilst idling , good enough for me in the daylight. Don't think it'd be much cop at night , i'd need to fill up with electric now and again.

Checked the water , checked the oil , yep signs of both.

Drove it home :D

131 miles , no issues at all. Car's been stood for a lil bit , brakes felt a bit cheesy. Car smells like old cars do inside.... :D

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Got her home and gave her a wash ! :)

Its got a 4A motor in it , not a 2T like I was expecting , I'm tempted just to manual convert it and lower it for now :D


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SO i guess I need some parts , pedal box + hydraulics(ae86 are hydraulic clutch yes?) , t50 + prop , ae86 axle (pref with a LSD) , coilovers , wheels , anything else guys?

Also going to go around the body work attending to small paint imperfections and potential rust areas.

Might look out for a better carb and see how this engine goes (its 74k on the car) , and build up a nice 4a-ge when I can. Budget is reasonably tight.