BMW 3 Series E46
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Performance engine parts for the BMW 323i E46 2.5 24V M52B25TU, double VANOS, built from 1998 to 2000.
The cylinder head is fully covered: SUPERTECH and FERREA intake and exhaust performance valves, SUPERTECH guides, valve stem seals and collets in 6mm, SUPERTECH and CATCAMS uprated springs, and CATCAMS Sport camshafts for the M52 double VANOS head. The bottom end takes ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal bearings and ZRP forged connecting rods with a 135mm centre to centre length, listed for the M20B25, M50B25, M52B28, M54B30 and S52B32. This page carries no forged piston and no con rod bolt kit.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 325i E46 2.5 24V M54B25, built from 2000 to 2006.
This is the only E46 3 Series page whose ZRP forged connecting rods are listed for the M54B25: they come as a set of six and singly, in 4340 steel, with ARP 2000 or L19 hardware. The ATHENA and COMETIC head gasket covers the M54B25 and M54B30 of the E46, E39, E60, Z3 and Z4. The cylinder head is complete: SUPERTECH and FERREA performance valves, SUPERTECH guides, valve stem seals and collets in 6mm, SUPERTECH and CATCAMS springs. ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal bearings close the bottom end.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 328i E46 2.8 24V M52B28TU, double VANOS, built from 1998 to 2000.
The M52B28TU has its full rotating assembly: WISECO forged pistons in 84.0 to 85.0mm bores at a compression ratio of 8.8:1, with a 22mm gudgeon pin and a 32.7mm compression height, ZRP forged connecting rods with a 135mm centre to centre length, and the twelve-piece ARP-201-6303 con rod bolt kit designed for the M52B28 and M54B30. The head takes CATCAMS Sport camshafts for the M52 double VANOS, SUPERTECH and FERREA valves, SUPERTECH guides, valve stem seals, collets and springs in 6mm, plus ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal bearings.
Performance engine parts for the BMW 330i E46 3.0 24V M54B30, built from 2000 to 2005.
The 3.0 litre gets a full rotating assembly: WISECO forged pistons in 84.0 to 84.5mm bores at compression ratios of 9:1 and 11:1, with a 22mm gudgeon pin, ZRP forged connecting rods with a 135mm centre to centre length and ARP-201-6303 con rod bolts. The CATCAMS Sport camshafts 1304501 and 1304504 are specific to the M54B30, and the ATHENA and COMETIC head gasket covers the M54B25 and M54B30. The head is completed by SUPERTECH and FERREA valves, SUPERTECH guides, valve stem seals, collets and springs in 6mm, with ACL RACE and KING RACING tri-metal bearings.
Performance engine parts for the BMW M3 E46 3.2 24V S54B32, built from 2000 to 2006 and shared with the Z3 M and Z4 M.
ARP hardware holds the engine at three points: ARP-201-4303 head studs, ARP-201-6103 con rod bolts and the fourteen-piece ARP-201-5002 main stud kit. JE PISTONS, WISECO, WÖSSNER and SUPERTECH forged pistons come in 87.0 and 87.5mm at ratios from 8.5:1 to 12.5:1 with a 21mm gudgeon pin, and the BOOSTLINE and ZRP forged connecting rods are in 4340 steel. The head takes CATCAMS Sport camshafts and twenty-four finger followers, SUPERTECH and FERREA valves and SUPERTECH guides. FIC 1200cc injectors and the CATCAMS TBM054 VANOS delete gear complete the page.
Performance engine parts for the BMW M3 CSL E46 3.2 24V S54B32, 2003 model year.
The CSL shares the S54B32 of the 343hp M3: the references on this page are those of the 3.2 litre, and the 2003 CSL is named in the fitment list of the ARP-201-4303 head studs, the ATHENA and COMETIC head gasket, the ARP-201-6103 con rod bolts, the ARP-201-5002 main studs, the ACL RACE and KING RACING bearings, the CATCAMS camshafts, the BOOSTLINE and ZRP forged connecting rods and the TBM054 VANOS delete gear. The pack of six NGK DCPR8E spark plugs is also listed as covering the CSL. No part on this page is specific to the CSL.
Kit of 12 ARP uprated con rod bolts for the BMW 3.2 24V S54B32:BMW M3 E46 2000 - 2006BMW M3 CSL E46 2003BMW Z3M E36 2001 - 2003BMW Z4M E86 2006 - 2008
CATCAMS sport camshafts and 24 rocker arms for the BMW 3.2 24V S54B32:BMW M3 E46 2000 - 2006 BMW M3 CSL E46 2003 BMW Z3M E36 2001 - 2003 BMW Z4M E86 2006 - 2008CATCAMS part numbers: 1301804, 1301805, 1301806, 1301807, 1301808, 1301809
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 FIC high flow injectors, 1200cc/min, reference IS801-1200H, for the BMW S54B32.BMW M3 E46 (S54B32, 3.2 straight-six)BMW Z4M E85/E86 (S54B32)High impedance, works with the standard ECU. For turbo and supercharger builds.Clearance item: no returns accepted.
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 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.
BMW S54B32 3.2 L forged pistons bores 87-87.5 mm, RV 8.5-12.5:1, axle 21 mm. JE, Wiseco, Wossner, Supertech; specs tables, M3 E46 & Z4 M compatibilities, OEM reference.
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.
12 SUPERTECH / FERREA exhaust valve kit for BMW S54B32:BMW M3 E46 2000 - 2006 BMW Z3M E36 2001 - 2003 BMW Z4M E85 E86 2006 - 2008References: BMEVN-1040, BMEVI-1040S, BMEVI-1040S-LC, BMEVI-1045S, F2360P
12 SUPERTECH / FERREA intake valve kit for BMW S54B32:BMW M3 E46 2000 - 2006BMW Z3M E36 2001 - 2003BMW Z4M E85 E86 2006 - 2008References: BMIVN-1040, BMIVN-1040S, BMIVN-1040S-LC, BMIVN-1045SPlease note: these are the intake valves. The exhaust valves are supplied as a separate kit.
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 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 M3 E46, M3 CSL, Z3 M and Z4 M (S54B32).Brand: ARP Engines: S54B32 Thread: M11 x 1.5 Grade: ARP2000
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 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
Reinforced Athena and Cometic head gasket, in O-Ring and MLS. Sold individually.Brands: Athena, CometicEngines: S54B32Bores: 87.5 to 88 mmThicknesses: 0.69 to 3.56 mmReplaces: 11 12 7 835 918
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
Set of 6 NGK spark plugs for the BMW M3 (E46) incl. CSL from June 2000 to July 2006, 3.2 24V S54B32 engine
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
SUPERTECH / CATCAMS uprated valve spring kit for BMW 3.2 24V S54B32:BMW M3 E46 2000 - 2006BMW M3 CSL E46 2003BMW Z3M E36 2001 - 2003BMW Z4M E86 2006 - 2008CATCAMS references: PAC-D12009, 99496/S, 99497/O, SPRK-2521-2BM-ST
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)
Fuel and Ethanol Pump SYTEC SPK reference GST400-003 - 400L/H BMW E46 all engines.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.
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 S54B32.Brands and treatments: ACL Race and King Racing (optional pMaxKote coating) Compatibility: M3 E46 coupé, CSL and convertible, Z3 M, Z4 M Engine codes: S54B32 Available sizes: standard to +0.50 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)
Uprated VIBRA-TECHNICS engine mount and gearbox mount for the BMW E46, except iX (four-wheel drive):BMW E46 Saloon, Coupé, Compact, Touring 1997 - 2007, M52 / M54 engines BMW M3 E46 Coupé, Convertible 2000 - 2006, S54 engine
kit of 48 half-moon/valve keys for SUPERTECH 6mm diameter: Number of grooves of your choice
High-quality Valve Guides BMW M3 E46 Z3M Z4M S54B32 (Valve Guides BMW M3 E46 Z3M Z4M S54B32) for reliable fitment and performance.
High-quality SProcket removal of vanOS BMW 3.2 24V S54B32 M3 E46 Z3 Z4 (SProcket removal vanOS BMW 3.2 24V S54B32 M3) for reliable fitment and performance.
Uprated engine parts for the BMW 3 Series E46, sorted by engine: 323i and 328i M52 double VANOS, 325i M54B25, 330i M54B30, M3 and M3 CSL S54B32.
The category covers forged pistons for the M52B28, M54B30 and S54B32, forged six-cylinder rods with a 135 mm centre to centre length, tri-metal big end and main bearings, reinforced head gaskets, SUPERTECH intake and exhaust valves with springs, guides, collets and stem seals, CATCAMS camshafts with rocker arms and the VANOS delete sprocket, ARP studs and bolts, NGK spark plugs, FIC injectors, a SYTEC fuel pump and VIBRA-TECHNICS engine and gearbox mounts.