BMW Donor E36 - Component weights

[Richard]

This topic seems to come up from time to time so I'll start a post and add to it over time or if you have details of weights please feel free to add in yourself.

I do have access to every weight of every component from washer / nut to block etc., so this could get very detailed.

However first engine weights in a bit more detail, starting with the one you'd expect me to start with, I've tried to include all small parts within each section and have done a little rounding for speed and of course this is without fluids.

BMW M42

Brackets                            3.1
Block                                35.5
Connectors                       1.2
Lower Timing Case            2.7
Timing case cover, buts     1.4
Oil Pan                               3.7
Cylinder head, bearings   19.2
Gasket set                         0.7
Cylinder head cover           3.8
Dampers, pulleys               2.8
Belt tensioner                    1.1
Crankshaft, shells             15.4
Conrods                              2.6
Pistons                               2.0
TOTAL                               95.2kg

[Richard]

['The Gaffer']

Good post Rich.

But just to add perspective, I weigh 95.25 Kilos, but with fluids and a curry on a Saturday night its about 95.50

Its just to point that the driver weight can make a substantial difference to performance.

Reminded me of an engine tuning mate of mine getting an interogation from a 19 stone geezer who wanted more power from his car, my mate said loose some f'ing weight. You can imagine how that went down, but hey, a beer belly weighs much more than a cylinder head and bearings.

BKCC joint gym membership maybe?