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This page lists the uprated engine parts catalogued for the BMW Z3 2.3i 170hp with the M52B25TU double VANOS engine, built from 1998 to 2000.
The cylinder head is covered in full: SUPERTECH and FERREA intake and exhaust valves, SUPERTECH guides, 6mm valve stem seals, SUPERTECH and CATCAMS springs, collets, plus CATCAMS Sport camshafts 1304402, 1304405 and 1304406. For the rotating assembly, ZRP forged connecting rods with a 135mm centre to centre length and ACL and KING RACING tri-metal bearings. VIBRA-TECHNICS engine and differential mounts complete the range.
No forged piston is listed here for the M52B25TU: ask us for the size you need.
The BMW Z3 2.8i 192hp with the M52B28 single VANOS engine, built from 1997 to 1998, is the best covered engine in this Z3 range.
It is the only one here to carry CATCAMS CC002 mechanical cam followers and ARP 8740 steel main studs in M10 x 94mm. Alongside them: CATCAMS Sport single VANOS camshafts, eight references from 1304211 to 1304261, the ATHENA and COMETIC uprated head gasket in bores from 84.5 to 87.5mm and thicknesses from 0.69 to 3.61mm, WISECO forged pistons, ZRP rods with a 135mm centre to centre length, the full SUPERTECH and FERREA valvetrain and ACL and KING RACING bearings.
The BMW Z3 2.8i 192hp with the M52B28TU double VANOS engine, built from 1998 to 2000, is built up from the rotating assembly first.
WISECO forged pistons cover bores of 84, 84.25, 84.5 and 85mm in 8:1 and 9:1 compression ratios, and pair with ZRP forged connecting rods of 135mm centre to centre length, with ARP 2000 or L19 bolts. That is what sets this page apart from the 2.3i M52B25TU, which shares everything else but carries no forged piston. Then come the full SUPERTECH and FERREA valvetrain, 6mm guides and stem seals, SUPERTECH and CATCAMS springs, CATCAMS camshafts 1304402, 1304405 and 1304406, and ACL and KING RACING bearings.
The BMW Z3 3.0i 231hp with the M54B30 engine, built from 2000 to 2003, is the largest non M six cylinder in the Z3 range.
The ATHENA and COMETIC uprated head gasket comes as MLS in 85.0mm bore and five thicknesses from 0.69 to 1.30mm, which lets you recover compression ratio after skimming. WISECO forged pistons cover 84, 84.25 and 84.5mm in 9:1 and 11:1, and ZRP rods of 135mm centre to centre take ARP 2000 con rod bolts, part ARP-201-6303, the only ones in this Z3 range. Add CATCAMS camshafts 1304501 and 1304504, the full SUPERTECH and FERREA valvetrain and ACL and KING RACING bearings.
The BMW Z3M 3.2 321hp with the S50B32 engine, built from 1997 to 2001, is the only engine in this Z3 range whose bottom end can be rebuilt in full.
It is the only one to carry a ZRP forged crankshaft, and its ZRP rods come in two beam types, H and I, with ARP 2000 or L19 bolts. Forged pistons are 86.5mm, from WISECO, JE PISTONS and WÖSSNER, from 11.3:1 to 12.5:1. The head takes SUPERTECH valves in Inconel or stainless steel, SUPERTECH springs, CATCAMS CC010 cam followers, CATCAMS camshafts and ARP 2000 head studs. The COMETIC MLS gasket is 87.0mm. FUEL INJECTOR CLINIC injectors from 650 to 2150cc.
The BMW Z3M 3.2 325hp with the S54B32 engine, built from 2001 to 2003, is the only engine in this Z3 range that offers a choice of connecting rod.
BOOSTLINE forged rods with a three pocket I beam sit next to ZRP I beam rods, with ARP 2000, L19 or CA625+ bolts. Forged pistons are 87mm, from WISECO, JE PISTONS and WÖSSNER, from 8.5:1 to 12.5:1. The head takes CATCAMS camshafts supplied with their rockers, eight references from 1301804 to 1301909, and SUPERTECH and FERREA valves in three lengths from 117.38 to 119.20mm. The COMETIC MLS gasket is 87.5mm, from 0.69 to 1.78mm. NGK plugs and ARP studs complete the range.
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
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 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 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
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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
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
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.
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 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 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 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)
VIBRA-TECHNICS uprated engine mount and axle mount for BMW Z3:BMW Z3 E36 Coupé / Roadster 1997 - 2003, M52 / M54 / S50 / S54 engines
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.
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
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.
The BMW Z3 E36 is broken down by engine here: 2.3i M52B25TU, 2.8i M52B28 single VANOS and M52B28TU double VANOS, 3.0i M54B30, then the Z3M 3.2 S50B32 and S54B32.
The page gathers forged pistons, connecting rods and crankshafts, tri-metal bearings, uprated head gaskets, SUPERTECH valves including an Inconel version with guides, springs, collets, valve stem seals and mechanical cam followers, CATCAMS sport camshafts with rocker arms, a VANOS delete sprocket, ARP fasteners, uprated engine and axle mounts, high flow injectors and NGK spark plugs.