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Piston Slap & Offset Wrist Pin Design
Overview Engine Builders typically utilize increased piston-to-wall clearance when assembling a high performance, boosted engine to account for increased power levels, combustion temperatures, and varying thermal expansion properties between the...
Piston Slap & Offset Wrist Pin Design
Overview Engine Builders typically utilize increased piston-to-wall clearance when assembling a high performance, boosted engine to account for increased power levels, combustion temperatures, and varying thermal expansion properties between the...
CP-Carrillo Piston Ring Installation Guide
Failure to check ring gap can result in severe engine failure; don't risk your engine build. This reference sheet includes all of CP-Carrillo's recommendations for determining proper piston ring gap,...
CP-Carrillo Piston Ring Installation Guide
Failure to check ring gap can result in severe engine failure; don't risk your engine build. This reference sheet includes all of CP-Carrillo's recommendations for determining proper piston ring gap,...
Cylinder Sleeve Installation 101
1. Preparing the Block Boring and Honing A BMW S58 Engine Block getting prepared for Cylinder Sleeving. Photo Courtesy of SpecJ Motorsport. After boring out original aluminum in preparation for sleeve...
Cylinder Sleeve Installation 101
1. Preparing the Block Boring and Honing A BMW S58 Engine Block getting prepared for Cylinder Sleeving. Photo Courtesy of SpecJ Motorsport. After boring out original aluminum in preparation for sleeve...
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...