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Why Replace Rod Bearings?
The truth is, it doesn't matter your driving style or vehicle application, BMW rod bearings are a ticking bomb, with the consequences including severe crankshaft damage, engine seizure, or complete...
Why Replace Rod Bearings?
The truth is, it doesn't matter your driving style or vehicle application, BMW rod bearings are a ticking bomb, with the consequences including severe crankshaft damage, engine seizure, or complete...

The FIRST 3.4L BMW S58 Stroker Kit
The 5150 AutoSport Stroker Kit includes the most extreme, heavy duty internals on the market, including the 5150 AutoSport 4340 Billet Steel Crankshaft, Xtreme Duty Cylinder Sleeves, CP-Carrillo Pro-Xtreme Forged Connecting...
The FIRST 3.4L BMW S58 Stroker Kit
The 5150 AutoSport Stroker Kit includes the most extreme, heavy duty internals on the market, including the 5150 AutoSport 4340 Billet Steel Crankshaft, Xtreme Duty Cylinder Sleeves, CP-Carrillo Pro-Xtreme Forged Connecting...

Manley Performance Connecting Rods for BMW
From all-out track prepared monsters to sleeping street bullies, 5150 AutoSport offers the highest quality components available for every build and budget, ensuring you receive the highest quality components your...
Manley Performance Connecting Rods for BMW
From all-out track prepared monsters to sleeping street bullies, 5150 AutoSport offers the highest quality components available for every build and budget, ensuring you receive the highest quality components your...

Factory Main Bolts vs. ARP Main Studs: The Impo...
Upgrading from factory main bolts to ARP Main Studs is a simple, yet greatly beneficial upgrade. ARP Main Stud Kits offer uniform clamping force, improved block stability and rigidity, help...
Factory Main Bolts vs. ARP Main Studs: The Impo...
Upgrading from factory main bolts to ARP Main Studs is a simple, yet greatly beneficial upgrade. ARP Main Stud Kits offer uniform clamping force, improved block stability and rigidity, help...

ARP Hardware Materials 101
Anytime that you are upgrading your engine, adding power, increasing boost, etc, it is a MUST to upgrade the fasteners holding your engine together. ARP hardware is an easy choice,...
ARP Hardware Materials 101
Anytime that you are upgrading your engine, adding power, increasing boost, etc, it is a MUST to upgrade the fasteners holding your engine together. ARP hardware is an easy choice,...
The Importance of Oil Catch Cans
It is physically impossible for piston rings to seal 100%, and as a result, ‘blow-by’ occurs. Blow-by describes pressurized gasses that leak into the crankcase from the combustion chamber. Damaged...
The Importance of Oil Catch Cans
It is physically impossible for piston rings to seal 100%, and as a result, ‘blow-by’ occurs. Blow-by describes pressurized gasses that leak into the crankcase from the combustion chamber. Damaged...
