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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...
Fuel Cell Filling
When exchanging the fuelling system in your vehicle from the factory fuel tank to a higher or lower capacity fuel cell, how you refill the system will change. The following...
Fuel Cell Filling
When exchanging the fuelling system in your vehicle from the factory fuel tank to a higher or lower capacity fuel cell, how you refill the system will change. The following...
Forged vs. Cast Pistons
Piston selection is a critical step during the engine build process; pistons are the backbone of any true performance engine. Not only is it crucial to choose the right bore...
Forged vs. Cast Pistons
Piston selection is a critical step during the engine build process; pistons are the backbone of any true performance engine. Not only is it crucial to choose the right bore...

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is a specialty coating used by CP-Carrillo on specialized ring sets, favored for its finish, which is harder and notably smoother than traditional gas nitride alone,...
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is a specialty coating used by CP-Carrillo on specialized ring sets, favored for its finish, which is harder and notably smoother than traditional gas nitride alone,...

Oil Support Rails (OSR)
Oil Support Rails provide a solid oil ring landing surface by bridging the gap created by the wrist pin bore, providing the support necessary to prevent the oil ring from...
Oil Support Rails (OSR)
Oil Support Rails provide a solid oil ring landing surface by bridging the gap created by the wrist pin bore, providing the support necessary to prevent the oil ring from...

Cylinder Head Sealing 101: Head Gaskets, Spacer...
Head Gaskets are one of the most overlooked and inexpensive components to buy when building a performance street or race engine, yet are easily one of the most important. Head...
Cylinder Head Sealing 101: Head Gaskets, Spacer...
Head Gaskets are one of the most overlooked and inexpensive components to buy when building a performance street or race engine, yet are easily one of the most important. Head...

BE Bearings Measuring Marks
Crafted by Mahle Clevite to BE Bearings' precise specifications, in collaboration with industry professionals, each BE product is meticulously hand-measured and matched into sets with uniform clearances and quality.
BE Bearings Measuring Marks
Crafted by Mahle Clevite to BE Bearings' precise specifications, in collaboration with industry professionals, each BE product is meticulously hand-measured and matched into sets with uniform clearances and quality.
