5150 Tech Blog
A Beginner’s Guide to the BMW M50 / M52 / S50 /...
So, you just bought your first BMW E36…congratulations! The BMW M50 Family of engines is one of our all-time favorites here at 5150, with most of our founders owning an...
A Beginner’s Guide to the BMW M50 / M52 / S50 /...
So, you just bought your first BMW E36…congratulations! The BMW M50 Family of engines is one of our all-time favorites here at 5150, with most of our founders owning an...
Oil Viscosity and Bearing Clearance
This week, we're breaking down Oil Viscosity, Bearing Clearance, and what the two have to do with each other. This isn't meant to teach you how to determine either on...
Oil Viscosity and Bearing Clearance
This week, we're breaking down Oil Viscosity, Bearing Clearance, and what the two have to do with each other. This isn't meant to teach you how to determine either on...
Cutting a $10,000 BMW S58 Cylinder Head IN HALF
As a part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, research, and development, we’ve pretty much lost our minds and, well… cut a $10,000 BMW S58 cylinder head in half. Why...
Cutting a $10,000 BMW S58 Cylinder Head IN HALF
As a part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, research, and development, we’ve pretty much lost our minds and, well… cut a $10,000 BMW S58 cylinder head in half. Why...
Align Boring vs. Align Honing: What's the Diffe...
Align Boring (AKA Line Boring) and Align Honing (AKA Line Honing) are both processes used to ensure that the main bearing bores in an engine block are perfectly aligned, but...
Align Boring vs. Align Honing: What's the Diffe...
Align Boring (AKA Line Boring) and Align Honing (AKA Line Honing) are both processes used to ensure that the main bearing bores in an engine block are perfectly aligned, but...
What is Line Honing?
Line Honing, sometimes called Align Honing, is a precision machining process used to ensure that the main bearing bores in an engine block are perfectly aligned and have proper diameter...
What is Line Honing?
Line Honing, sometimes called Align Honing, is a precision machining process used to ensure that the main bearing bores in an engine block are perfectly aligned and have proper diameter...
Choosing the Right Oil for your High Performanc...
For BMW enthusiasts pushing their engines to the limit, using the right oil is crucial. Standard oils may suffice for factory setups, but high-performance builds require something more specialized. That’s...
Choosing the Right Oil for your High Performanc...
For BMW enthusiasts pushing their engines to the limit, using the right oil is crucial. Standard oils may suffice for factory setups, but high-performance builds require something more specialized. That’s...