BMW 5 Series E39
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BMW 5 Series E39

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Performance engine parts for the BMW 523i E39 2.5 24V M52B25, single VANOS, built from 1995 to 1998.
This is the only Series 5 E39 page carrying the 2.5 rotating assembly: WISECO forged pistons from 84.0 to 85.0mm at an 8.8:1 compression ratio with a 22mm gudgeon pin, and ZRP forged connecting rods with an I-beam and a 140mm centre to centre length, with ARP 2000 or L19 hardware. It is also the only one with ARP main studs, fourteen pieces in 8740 steel. The single VANOS head brings together CATCAMS Sport camshafts and cam followers, SUPERTECH and FERREA valves, SUPERTECH guides, valve stem seals and collets in 6mm, and an ATHENA O-ring or COMETIC MLS head gasket.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 523i E39 2.5 24V M52B25TU, double VANOS, built from 1998 to 2000.
The head is complete: CATCAMS Sport camshafts 1304402, 1304405 and 1304406 for the double VANOS M52, SUPERTECH and FERREA valves, SUPERTECH guides, valve stem seals, collets and springs in 6mm. The bottom end is limited to ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal bearings. The ZRP forged connecting rods on this page have a 135mm centre to centre length and are listed for the M20B25, M50B25, M52B28, M54B30 and S52B32: the 140mm length of the M52B25 sits on the single VANOS 523i page. No forged piston and no head gasket are listed here.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 525i E39 2.5 24V M54B25, built from 2000 to 2004.
The ZRP forged connecting rods for the M54B25 use an H-beam in 4340 steel, as a set of six or as a single rod, with ARP 2000 or L19 hardware: that is what sets them apart from the I-beam rods of the M52 blocks. The ATHENA and COMETIC head gasket covers the M54B25 and M54B30 in 85.0mm MLS, from 0.69 to 1.52mm thick. The head is complete: SUPERTECH and FERREA valves, SUPERTECH guides, valve stem seals and collets, SUPERTECH and CATCAMS springs in 6mm, with ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal bearings. No forged piston and no camshaft here.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 528i E39 2.8 24V M52B28, single VANOS, built from 1995 to 1998.
This is the best stocked page of the Series 5 E39: WISECO forged pistons from 84.0 to 85.0mm at 8:1 and 9:1 compression ratios, ZRP forged connecting rods with an I-beam and a 135mm centre to centre length, a set of twelve ARP con rod bolts and fourteen ARP main studs in 8740 steel. The single VANOS head takes CATCAMS Sport camshafts and twenty-four cam followers, SUPERTECH and FERREA valves, SUPERTECH guides, valve stem seals and collets in 6mm. The ATHENA and COMETIC head gasket is listed for the M52B28 without TU.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 528i E39 2.8 24V M52B28TU, double VANOS, built 1998 to 2000.
The rotating assembly is complete: WISECO forged pistons from 84.0 to 85.0mm at 8:1 and 9:1 compression ratios with a 22mm gudgeon pin, ZRP forged connecting rods with an I-beam and a 135mm centre to centre length, and a set of twelve ARP con rod bolts shared with the M54B30. The double VANOS head takes CATCAMS Sport camshafts 1304402, 1304405 and 1304406, SUPERTECH and FERREA valves, SUPERTECH guides, valve stem seals, collets and springs in 6mm, with ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal bearings. The uprated 2.8 head gasket is listed non-TU and does not fit this block.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 530i E39 3.0 24V M54B30, built from 2000 to 2003.
The three litre takes WISECO forged pistons from 84.0 to 84.5mm at 9:1 and 11:1 compression ratios, with a compression height of 28.32 to 30.32mm, ZRP forged connecting rods with an I-beam and a 135mm centre to centre length, and the ARP con rod bolt kit it shares with the M52B28. The CATCAMS Sport camshafts 1304501 and 1304504 are specific to it, and the ATHENA and COMETIC head gasket covers the M54B25 and M54B30. SUPERTECH and FERREA head parts in 6mm, ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal bearings in standard, +0.025, +0.25 and +0.50mm.
The M62B44 is the 4.4 litre V8 of the BMW 540i E39, built from 1996 to 2003, and our selection for it comes down to four parts.
The JE forged pistons open the build: a 92mm bore, an 8.5:1 compression ratio, a 22mm gudgeon pin, and a fitment table that also covers the 740i and X5 4.4i. The set of sixteen ARP con rod bolts and the uprated ATHENA head gasket, references 330026R and 330027R, close the bottom end and the head seal. Valve timing goes to the CATCAMS Sport camshafts 1303702. Let us also say what this page does not carry: no forged connecting rod, no bearing and no valve is listed for this block to date.
Parts for the S62B50, the 5.0 32V V8 of the BMW M5 E39 built from 1998 to 2003.
Two parts only, and both of them aim at the connecting rod. The ZRP forged rods use an H-beam in 4340 steel, in a set of eight, with ARP 2000 or ARP L19 hardware; they are listed for the M5 E39 and for the Z8 E52, which share this block. The ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal big end bearings come in standard size, in standard with HX clearance and in +0.25mm. This page carries no forged piston, no head gasket and no valve to date: if you are building an S62B50 and need a part that is missing, ask us for it.
ATHENA reinforced head gasket for BMW engine 4.4 32V M62B44:BMW 540i E39 1996 - 2003References: 330026R, 330027R
kit 24 mechanical tappets and 24 CATCAMS pellets for BMW 2.5/2.8 24V M52 single vanos engine (intake):BMW 323 i / 328 i E36 1991 - 2000 BMW 523 i / 528 i E39 1995 - 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 i E36 1997 - 1998CATCAMS references: CC002
CATCAMS sport camshafts for the BMW 2.5/2.8 24V M52 single VANOS engine (intake):BMW 323i / 328i E36 1991 - 2000 BMW 523i / 528i E39 1995 - 1998 BMW Z3 2.8i E36 1997 - 1998CATCAMS references: 1304211, 1304212, 1304213, 1304214, 1304215, 1304259, 1304260, 1304261
CATCAMS sport camshafts for BMW 2.5/2.8 24V M52 double VANOSBMW 323i / 328i E46 1998 - 2000BMW 523i / 528i E39 1998 - 2000BMW Z3 2.3i / 2.8i E36 1998 - 2000References CATCAMS: 1304402, 1304405, 1304406
Set of 6 forged 4340-steel connecting rods for BMW 6-cylinder, 135 mm c-to-c.Brands: ZRP Compatibility: 325i E30, 328i E36, 330i E46, M3 E36 US Engine codes: M20B25, M50B25 no VANOS, M52B28, M54B30, S50B30 US, S52B32 US Bolts: ARP 2000 or L19
Wiseco forged piston kit for BMW M52B25: bores 84.0 - 85.0 mm, RV 8.8:1 (ideal turbo or ethanol), gudgeon pin Ø 22 mm, CH 32.7 mm, dome -5 cc, piston rings included.
Wiseco forged pistons for BMW M52B28: bores 84.85 mm, RV 8.8:1 (ideal turbo/ethanol), axle O 22 mm, CH 32.7 mm, dome ⌀5 cc, segments and clips included.
Wiseco forged pistons for BMW M54B30: 6 references O 84-84.5 mm, RV 9:1 or 11:1, axle 22 mm, CH 28.32.30.32 mm, dome ⌀7.3 cc, segments included.
JE forged piston for BMW M62B44 4.4 L bore 92 mm, RV 8.5:1, axle 22 mm. Complete table, 540i, 740i, X5 4.4i compatibility, OEM reference included.
Adapter for fitting an oil cooler to BMW M52 and M54 engines. Screws in place of the oil filter housing plug. M22x1.50 inlet and outlet. Reference OCTBMW1.Clearance item: no returns accepted.
Kit of ARP2000 rod bolts replacing the original bolts on the OEM rods of BMW with M52B28, S50B30US and S52B32US engines.Brand: ARP Engines: M52B28, S50B30US, S52B32US Dimensions: M9 x 44 mm Grade: ARP2000
Kit of ARP2000 rod bolts replacing the original bolts on the OEM rods of the BMW 540i (E39), 740i (E38), 840Ci (E31), X5 4.4i (E53) and Range Rover III (L322) with the M62B44 engine.Brand: ARP Engines: M62B44, M62TU Dimensions: M9 x 53 mm Grade: ARP2000
Kit of 12 reinforced ARP connecting rod bolts for the BMW 2.8/3.0 24V M52B28, single and double VANOS, and M54B30:BMW 328i E36 1995 - 1999 BMW 328i E46 1998 - 2000 BMW 330i E46 2000 - 2006 BMW 530i E39 2000 - 2003 BMW 530i E60 2001 - 2005 BMW Z3 2.8 E36 1996 - 2000 BMW Z3 3.0 E36 2000 - 2003 BMW Z4 3.0 E85 2002 - 2005
Kit of 14 ARP 8740 crankshaft main studs for BMW M50 and M52 engines.Brand: ARP Engines: M50B20/TU, M50B25/TU, M52B25, M52B28, S50B30US, S52B32US Thread: M10 x 1.5 Grade: 8740 steel
Reinforced Athena and Cometic head gasket, in O-Ring, MLS and MLX. Sold individually.Brands: Athena, Cometic Engines: M50B25, M50B25TU, M52B25, M52B28 excluding TU Bores: 84.5 to 87.5 mm Thicknesses: 0.69 to 3.61 mm Replaces: 11 12 1 726 619
Reinforced Athena and Cometic head gasket, in O-Ring and MLS. Sold individually.Brands: Athena, CometicEngines: M52B25TU, M52B28TU, M54B25, M54B30Bores: 84.5 to 87.6 mmThicknesses: 0.69 to 3.56 mmReplaces: 11 12 7 501 304
Reinforced Cometic head gasket, in MLS. Sold individually, one gasket per engine.Brand: CometicEngines: M54B22Bore: 81 mmThicknesses: 0.69 to 3.56 mmReplaces: 11 12 7 506 983
Set of 12 reinforced exhaust valves for BMW M50 VANOS, M52 and M54.Brands: SUPERTECH, FERREA Engines: M50B25TU, M52, M54, S50B30US, S52B32US Dimensions: 30.5 mm or 31.5 mm head, 6 mm stem Material: stainless steel or Inconel, 1 or 3 grooves
Set of 12 reinforced intake valves for BMW M50 VANOS, M52 and M54.Brands: SUPERTECH, FERREA Engines: M50B25TU, M52, M54, S50B30US, S52B32US Dimensions: 33 mm or 34 mm head, 6 mm stem Material: stainless steel, 1 or 3 grooves
Kit of 24 reinforced valve springs for BMW M50 VANOS, M52 and M54.Brands: CATCAMS, SUPERTECH, FERREA Engines: M50TU, M52, M54, S50B30US, S52B32US Springs: single or dual Contents: springs, upper retainers, lower spring seats depending on kit
Catcams Sport Camshafts for BMW 3.0 24V M54B30:BMW 330 JE-E46 2000 - 2006BMW 530 JE-E39 1998 - 2001BMW Z3 3.0 JE-E36 2000 - 2003BMW Z4 3.0 JE-E85 2002 - 2005References Catcams: 1304501, 1304504
Catcams Sport Camshafts for BMW 4.0 32V M62B44 V8: BMW 540 JE-E39 1996 - 2003References Catcams: 1303702
Kit of 24 valve guides for BMW M50 VANOS, M52 and M54.Brand: SUPERTECH Engines: M50TU, M52, M54, S50B30US, S52B32US Material: manganese bronze, intake and exhaust Dimensions: OD 12.6 mm, ID 6.0 mm, length 43.3 mm
Set of 12 exhaust valve stem seals for BMW 24V six-cylinders.Brand: SUPERTECH Engines: M50TU, M52, M52TU, M54, S50B32, S54B32, S50B30US, S52B32US Material: Viton (FKM)
Set of 12 intake valve stem seals for BMW 24V six-cylinders and VAG 1.8T 20V.Brand: SUPERTECH BMW engines: M50TU, M52, M52TU, M54, S50B32, S54B32, S50B30US, S52B32US VAG engines: 1.8T 20V Material: Polyacrylate (ACM)
Tri-metal main bearings ACL RACE / KING RACING for BMW M20B25, M50B20/B25, M52B25/B28, M54B25/B30, S50B30/B32, S54B32:BMW 325i E30 1983-1993 BMW 320i 323i 325i M3 E36 1991-2000 BMW 323i 325i 330i M3 E46 1998-2006 BMW 520i 525i E34 1988-1996 BMW 523i 525i 530i E39 1996-2004 BMW 525i 530i E60 2001-2010 BMW Z3 Z4 2.0 3.0 Z3M Z4M E36 E85 1999-2008
Set of 12 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for BMW inline-six M20, M50, M52 and M54.Brands and treatments: ACL Race and King Racing (optional pMaxKote coating) Compatibility: E30, E34, E36, E39, E46, E60, Z3, Z4 Engine codes: M20, M50, M52, M54, S50B30US, S52B32US Available sizes: standard to +0.50 mm, increased-clearance versions (HX / STDX)
Set of 16 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for BMW V8 S62B50.Brands and treatments: ACL Race and King Racing Compatibility: M5 E39, Z8 Roadster Engine codes: S62B50 Available sizes: standard to +0.25 mm, increased-clearance versions (HX, STDX)
kit of 48 half-moon/valve keys for SUPERTECH 6mm diameter: Number of grooves of your choice
This page gathers the uprated engine parts for the BMW 5 Series E39 and the M5 E39, sorted by engine code: M52B25 and M52B28 with single or double VANOS, M54B25 and M54B30, M62B44 of the 540i and S62B50 of the M5.
It covers forged pistons and forged connecting rods, tri-metal big end and main bearings, CATCAMS camshafts with their mechanical cam followers, performance intake and exhaust valves with SUPERTECH guides, springs, collets and stem seals, reinforced head gaskets including an ATHENA one for the M62B44, ARP con rod bolts and main studs, and an oil cooler adapter.
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