The M60B44 BMW E31 8 Series 1,000 Mile Reliability Update and Review 

I still think this would be perfect with a modern automatic. The 8HPxx would be perfect, especially with paddles on the steering wheel. Would need to have some custom made to not feel out of place in the E31 interior.

Awesome update. Glad you’re starting to appreciate it for what it is. I think a third pedal would totally transform the car, but that’s a ton of work for a car that’s not even your “for-awhile car” no less a forever car. You got it running again. Ready for the next owner to take it on and make it theirs. So easy to get wrapped up in project creep. Let it go as a running and driving example that just needs some finishing touches. Been working on my neighbors 850i and it’s arguably the worst example in the US. It just needs everything - runs like garbage and drives even worse. But man, it is one sexy-ass machine to look at.

Been wondering about the e31…. Think I’m gonna do the M60B44 on my manual swapped 840 🫡

well i am a ford and mercedes guy but this bmw is really nice best bmw ever made good luck and stay safe

awesome build, keep wrenchin homie!

Again gonna respectfully emphasize a DCT and Supercharger … however the car is nice and hope you enjoy it.

I always tell people. Manual e31s are HORRID lol. Same for e38s, e53s, etc. They're too big and comfortable. Unsure why people think a manual makes everything better. That is far from the truth. With the effort and money someone would take to manual swap it. You can put an 8hp50 for not much more, and get an actual cool car to drive, that's worth more money.

Best daily!!!

It could be a lot worse..... You could own a 645Ci. E31's are worth more money in Europe, LHD so it will go to Germany maybe as an unrusty turn key 840Ci with a sorted engine.

dont let the porsche guys hear you tell them they need to actually drive their car 😅

In need of Build guidance and question when you say M60 b44 can you break that down and explain to me the mashup of parts because I'm getting a manual E39 540 and I'm definitely going to keep it and I still currently have an automatic 540 off to the side that's an E34 so that's the M60 b40 how would I mash those parts together and make the best possible engine technically just convince me to tear both of them apart because I still have a 525 5-speed that runs and drives or could I possibly take the parts from the E39 and easily make the E34 better I don't know what direction to go Just need some guidance from someone that knows their stuff

Did you delete the vid Abt the vacuum leak

While the m60b44 stroker mod is dope since it gives it a beefier torque curve, I think you're missing out on some of the actual more desirable mods that DO improve the driving experience with it. The big one is a better diff. 2.91 is not substantial at all, for any bmw, tbh. It needs a 3.15 at the very least, but if you're not going to manual swap it, then at least put a 3.64 and discover what happens. Dinan transmission tune + 3.64 diff will make youre 840 pull a lot harder than the m60b44 engine would have. And for the love of god, give the quick arms a shot and see what a difference it can make to this wonderful chassis. The 8 series is an engineering marvel, I'm afraid you're missing the point still.

I have dreamed of a simple 840 for two decades plus some. Seems like every time I had the finances for it some emergency came up. Daycare, wife laid off, kitchen remodel, family car, college paying cash for two kids so they don't have loans, cancer. retirement. I missed all my chances the last 27 years. Beat cancer and I'm still looking!

I think if you ran a 3.15 Lsd it would really change the acceleration profile of the car

Keep it up!

like what you build.those classic bmw look nice

I pulled mine into the garage today 😐 it will sit there for a while lol