BMW 3 Series E36
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BMW 3 Series E36

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Every performance engine part for the BMW 320i E36 2.0 24V M50B20, non-VANOS version built from 1991 to 1995.
This page brings together the COMETIC head gasket, the CATCAMS Sport camshafts and mechanical cam followers specific to the non-VANOS head, ARP2000 head studs and main studs, ARP con rod bolts for the standard rods, ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal big end and main bearings, VIBRA-TECHNICS engine and axle mounts, and the FUEL INJECTOR CLINIC 1000cc injector.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 320i E36 2.0 24V M50B20TU, the single intake VANOS version of the 2.0 built from 1992 to 1994.
The camshafts and mechanical cam followers change with the VANOS head: CATCAMS references 1303909 to 1303957 replace the non-VANOS ones, and the page adds the SUPERTECH and CATCAMS uprated valve springs. Also here: the COMETIC head gasket, ARP2000 head and main studs, ARP con rod bolts, ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal bearings, VIBRA-TECHNICS mounts and a FUEL INJECTOR CLINIC 1000cc injector.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 323i E36 2.5 24V M52B25, single VANOS, built from 1995 to 1998.
The bottom end is covered by WISECO forged pistons in 84.0 to 85.0mm bores at 8.8:1 with a 22mm gudgeon pin, and by ZRP forged rods at 140mm centre to centre. CATCAMS supplies the Sport camshafts and the CC002 cam followers for the single-VANOS M52 head. The valve train is complete: SUPERTECH and FERREA valves, SUPERTECH guides, stem seals and collets in 6mm, ATHENA and COMETIC head gaskets, ARP main studs and ACL RACE bearings.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 325i E36 2.5 24V M50B25, non-VANOS version built from 1990 to 1995.
WISECO forged pistons run an 84.0mm bore with a 22mm gudgeon pin and a 32.55mm compression height, and the ZRP forged rods here measure 135mm centre to centre, not the 140mm of the later VANOS and M52 blocks. The camshafts and CC005 cam followers are the CATCAMS non-VANOS parts shared with the 320i. Completed by ATHENA and COMETIC head gaskets, ARP2000 studs and rod bolts, the SUPERTECH valve train in 6mm and ACL RACE bearings.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 325i E36 2.5 24V M50B25TU, the single intake VANOS version built from 1992 to 1995.
This is the highest compression page of the 2.5 family: the WISECO forged pistons run 84mm at 11:1, against 8.8:1 on the M52B25. The ZRP forged rods measure 140mm centre to centre and the camshafts are the CATCAMS with-VANOS references. The ATHENA head gasket is offered in 86.0mm bore and 1.60mm thickness. Completed by ARP2000 studs and rod bolts, the SUPERTECH 6mm valve train, ACL RACE and KING RACING bearings.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 328i E36 2.8 24V M52B28, single VANOS, built from 1995 to 1999.
The 2.8 has its own bottom end: WISECO forged pistons at 8:1, ZRP forged rods at 135mm centre to centre and the ARP-201-6303 rod bolt kit made for the M52B28 and M54B30. CATCAMS covers the head with its M52 single-VANOS Sport camshafts and CC002 cam followers. The page also carries the SUPERTECH 6mm valve train, ATHENA and COMETIC head gaskets, ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal bearings and an M22x1.50 oil cooler adapter.
Performance engine parts for the BMW M3 E36 3.0 24V S50B30, built from 1992 to 1995.
What sets this engine apart from the later 3.2 is its 7mm valve stem: the SUPERTECH intake and exhaust valves, the VS-VW7I and VS-VW7E stem seals and the 48-piece collet kit are all 7mm parts shared with the M5 E34, not the 6mm parts of the M50 and M52. The bottom end takes the ZRP forged crankshaft and rods, WISECO pistons in 86mm at 11.5:1, ACL RACE and KING RACING big end bearings, ARP studs and rod bolts, and CATCAMS CC010 cam followers.
Performance engine parts for the BMW M3 E36 3.2 24V S50B32, built from 1995 to 1998, and shared with the Z3M.
Unlike the 3.0, this engine uses a 6mm valve stem, which puts its stem seals and collets back on the SUPERTECH parts of the M50 and M52 range. Its own parts are the ZRP forged crankshaft for the S50B32, the ZRP H-beam rods, WISECO pistons in 86.5mm at 11.3:1, the SUPERTECH valves and springs cut for the S50B32, ACL RACE big end bearings and CATCAMS CC010 cam followers. ARP studs and COMETIC gaskets complete the build.
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
Set of 24 mechanical tappets for BMW M50 with and without VANOS.Brand: CATCAMS Engines: M50B20, M50B25, M50B20TU, M50B25TU Dimensions: outer Ø 35 mm, height 26.3 mm Lash caps: TS102 (7 mm stem) or TS101 (6 mm stem), sold separately
CATCAMS Sport camshafts for the BMW 2.0/2.5 24V M50B20/B25 engine with VANOS (single VANOS on the intake):BMW 320 i E36 1992 - 1999 BMW 325 i E36 1992 - 1995 BMW 520 i E34 1992 - 1996 BMW 525 i E34 1992 - 1996CATCAMS references: 1303909, 1303910, 1303911, 1303912, 1303913, 1303956, 1303957
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 2.0/2.5 24V M50B20/B25 without VANOS:BMW 320i E36 1991 - 1992 BMW 325i E36 1991 - 1992 BMW 520i E34 1990 - 1992 BMW 525i E34 1990 - 1992CATCAMS reference: 1301106, 1301107, 1301108, 1301109, 1301159, 1301160
CATCAMS Sport camshafts for BMW 3.0/3.2 24V S50B30 S50B32:BMW M3 E36 1992 - 2001BMW Z3M E36 1997 - 2001CATCAMS references: 1303409, 1303410, 1303413, 1303414, 1303415, 1303416, 1303612, 1303614, 1303615, 1303618, 1303619, 1303620, 1303313, 1303314, 1303315, 1303316
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
ZRP forged crankshaft for BMW 3.0 24V S50B30:BMW M3 E36 1992 - 1995
ZRP forged crankshaft for BMW 3.2 24V S50B32:BMW M3 E36 1995 - 1999 BMW Z3M 1997 - 2001
JE Forged Pistons for BMW M42B18 1.8 L 16V O 84 / 84.5 mm, RV 11.5 ⌀11.6:1, 4032 aluminum, high performance reliability for 318is E30/E36 & 318Ti.
Forged pistons for BMW M50B25 no VANOS 2.5 24v: road/track reliability, segments included. Bore 84.0 mm, axle 22 mm, CH 32.55 mm. Compatible E34 525i/525ix and E36 325i/325is
Wiseco Forged Pistons for BMW M50B25TU (24V): Bore 84-84.5mm, RV 11:1 (NA) or 8.8:1 (Turbo), Shaft 22mm, CH 33.2mm, Dome ⌀1.5 to ⌀13.5cc, Rings Included.
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.
BMW S50B30 3.0L forged pistons bores 86-86.5 mm, RV 8.5-13.2:1, axle 21 mm. JE, Wiseco, Wossner Specs tables, M3 E36 compatibilities & OEM references included.
BMW S50B32 3.2 L forged pistons bores 86.5-87.25 mm, RV 8.7-12.5:1, axle 21 mm. JE, Wiseco, Wossner Specs tables, M3 E36 compatibilities & OEM reference.
High Impedance Fuel Injector FUEL INJECTOR CLINIC reference IS802 - FIC 1000cc BMW E36 M50/S50/S52 IS802-1000H.For fuel and ethanol systems in engine tuning: drift, rally, track and TrackDay.Same day dispatch Monday to Friday until 5pm. Europe stock: dispatched within 72h. GLS or Colissimo delivery in 24 to 48h.
KING RACE tri-metal main bearings, OEM size, BMW E30/E36 318i/is 1.8 SOHC/DOHC 8V/16V M40B18, M42B18, M43B18
High-quality Mechanical tappets BMW M3 E36 M5 E34 S50B30 S38B36 S38B38 (Mechanical tappets BMW M3 E36 M5 E34 S50B30) for reliable fitment and performance.
High-quality Mechanical tappets BMW M3 E36 S50B32 (Mechanical tappets BMW M3 E36 S50B32) for reliable fitment and performance.
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 12 ARP2000 rod bolts replacing the original bolts on the OEM rods of BMW inline-six M50 / M50TU and M20B25 engines.Brand: ARP Engines: M20B25, M50B20 / M50B20TU, M50B25 / M50B25TU Dimensions: M9 x 53 mm Grade: ARP2000
Kit of ARP2000 rod bolts replacing the original bolts on the OEM rods of BMW M3 (E36) and Z3 M with S50B30 (Europe) and S50B32 engines.Brand: ARP Engines: S50B30 (Europe), S50B32 Dimensions: M10 x 45 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 ARP2000 cylinder head studs for BMW M50 and S50/S52 US engines.Brand: ARP Engines: M50B20/TU, M50B25/TU, S50B30US, S52B32US Thread: M10 x 1.5 Grade: ARP2000
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
Kit of 14 ARP 8740 crankshaft main studs for BMW S54B32 and S50B30 engines.Brand: ARP Engines: S54B32, S50B30 Thread: M10 x 1.5 Grade: 8740 steel
Reinforced Cometic head gasket, in MLS. Sold individually.Brand: CometicEngine: M50B20Bore: 82 mmThickness: 0.69 to 3.56 mmReplaces: 11 12 1 726 625
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
Kit of 12 SUPERTECH exhaust valves for BMW 3.2 24V S50B32:BMW M3 E36 1986 - 1992 BMW Z3M E36 1997 - 2001References: BMEVN-1037, BMEVI-1030PSL
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
Reinforced Athena and Cometic head gasket, in Cut Ring and MLS for BMW M42B18 and M44B19. Sold individually.Brands: Athena, CometicEngines: M42B18, M44B19Bores: 85 to 87.5 mmThicknesses: 0.69 to 3.56 mmReplaces: 11 12 1 721 546
Reinforced head gasket ATHENA / COMETIC for BMW engine 3.0/3.2 24V S50B30 S50B32:BMW M3 E36 1992 - 1999 BMW Z3M E36 1997 - 2001
Set of 12 reinforced SUPERTECH intake valves for BMW 3.0 24V S50B30:BMW M3 E36 1992 - 1995
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
Set of 12 SUPERTECH reinforced intake valves for BMW 3.2 24V S50B32:BMW M3 E36 1986 - 1992 BMW Z3M E36 1997 - 2001References: BMIVN-1037, BMIVN-1033SL This kit covers the intake side only (35.00mm head diameter); the exhaust valves (30.60mm head diameter) are supplied as a separate SUPERTECH kit.
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
High-quality Reinforced Valve Springs BMW M3 E36 S50B30 (Reinforced Valve Springs BMW M3 E36 S50B30) for reliable fitment and performance.
High-quality Reinforced Valve Springs BMW M3 E36 S50B32 (Reinforced Valve Springs BMW M3 E36 S50B32) for reliable fitment and performance.
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 SUPERTECH exhaust valves for BMW 3.0 24V S50B30:BMW M3 E36 1992 - 1995
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 12 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for BMW inline-six S50B30, European version.Brands and treatments: ACL Race and King Racing Compatibility: M3 E36 saloon, coupé and convertible Engine codes: S50B30 Available sizes: standard to +0.25 mm, increased-clearance versions (HX, STDX)
Set of 12 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for BMW inline-six S50B32, European version.Brands and treatments: ACL Race and King Racing Compatibility: M3 E36 saloon, coupé and convertible, Z3 M Roadster and Coupé Engine codes: S50B32 Available sizes: standard to +0.25 mm, increased-clearance versions (HX, STDX)
Set of 8 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for BMW inline-four M40, M42, M43 and M44.Brands and treatments: ACL Race and King Racing Compatibility: E30, E34, E36, E46, Z3 Engine codes: M40B16, M40B18, M42B18, M43B16, M43B18, M43B19, M44B19 Available sizes: standard to +0.50 mm, increased-clearance version (HX)
VIBRA-TECHNICS uprated engine mount and axle mount for BMW E36:BMW E36 Saloon, Compact, Coupé, Touring 1990 - 2000, M50 / M52 enginesBMW E36 Saloon, Coupé, Convertible 1992 - 1999, S50 engines
Kit of 48 valve collets for SUPERTECH / FERREA valves, 7mm diameter: Number of grooves of your choice
kit of 48 half-moon/valve keys for SUPERTECH 6mm diameter: Number of grooves of your choice
Set of 12 SUPERTECH exhaust valve stem seals for BMW 3.0 / 3.6 / 3.8 24V S50B30 S38B36 S38B38:BMW M3 E36 1992 - 1995 BMW M5 E34 1988 - 1995Reference: VS-VW7E
Set of 12 SUPERTECH intake valve stem seals for BMW 3.0 / 3.6 / 3.8 24V S50B30 S38B36 S38B38:BMW M3 E36 1992 - 1995 BMW M5 E34 1988 - 1995Reference: VS-VW7I
Uprated engine parts for the BMW 3 Series E36, sorted by engine: 320i M50B20 and 325i M50B25 with or without VANOS, 323i M52B25 and 328i M52B28 single VANOS, M3 S50B30 and S50B32.
The category covers forged pistons for the M50, M52 and S50, forged six-cylinder rods with a 135 mm centre to centre length, forged S50 crankshafts, tri-metal big end and main bearings, reinforced COMETIC head gaskets, SUPERTECH intake and exhaust valves with springs, guides, cam followers, collets and stem seals, CATCAMS camshafts, ARP studs and bolts, FUEL INJECTOR CLINIC 1000cc injectors and a VIBRA-TECHNICS engine mount.