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Arias Piston Installation Orientation
How do you determine the correct installation orientation of an Arias piston? How can you tell the intake side from the exhaust side? For BMW engines, the key is inside...
Arias Piston Installation Orientation
How do you determine the correct installation orientation of an Arias piston? How can you tell the intake side from the exhaust side? For BMW engines, the key is inside...
Harmonic Dampers for BMW Engines
If you’ve spent any time in the high-performance BMW scene, you’ve probably heard the term "harmonic dampener" thrown around. But what exactly is a harmonic dampener, why do certain BMW...
Harmonic Dampers for BMW Engines
If you’ve spent any time in the high-performance BMW scene, you’ve probably heard the term "harmonic dampener" thrown around. But what exactly is a harmonic dampener, why do certain BMW...
Engine Break-In After Re-Assembly
So you just finished assembling your high-performance engine build and re-installed it in your BMW. Now what? Proper engine break-in is a crucial step in ensuring the longevity and performance...
Engine Break-In After Re-Assembly
So you just finished assembling your high-performance engine build and re-installed it in your BMW. Now what? Proper engine break-in is a crucial step in ensuring the longevity and performance...
CP-Carrillo Piston Installation Orientation
It's a question we get a lot: looking at a CP-Carrillo Piston, how can I tell the proper installation orientation? How do I know which side is exhaust vs. intake?...
CP-Carrillo Piston Installation Orientation
It's a question we get a lot: looking at a CP-Carrillo Piston, how can I tell the proper installation orientation? How do I know which side is exhaust vs. intake?...
Why High-Performance Engines Need Annual Tear-D...
High-performance engines are marvels of engineering, designed to deliver exceptional power and precision. Whether you’re a weekend racer or a professional driver, these engines are pushed to their limits in...
Why High-Performance Engines Need Annual Tear-D...
High-performance engines are marvels of engineering, designed to deliver exceptional power and precision. Whether you’re a weekend racer or a professional driver, these engines are pushed to their limits in...
Manley Performance Connecting Rods: Mixing Powe...
Manley Performance Connecting Rods: Power, Value, and Proven Quality for Your BMW Engine When it comes to upgrading your BMW engine, connecting rods are one of the most essential...
Manley Performance Connecting Rods: Mixing Powe...
Manley Performance Connecting Rods: Power, Value, and Proven Quality for Your BMW Engine When it comes to upgrading your BMW engine, connecting rods are one of the most essential...
You Can’t Bore the BMW S55 Engine Block: A Deep...
The BMW S55 engine—powering the M3, M4, and M2 Competition—is a masterpiece of engineering that perfectly balances power, durability, and weight. If you’ve ever considered boring out the engine block,...
You Can’t Bore the BMW S55 Engine Block: A Deep...
The BMW S55 engine—powering the M3, M4, and M2 Competition—is a masterpiece of engineering that perfectly balances power, durability, and weight. If you’ve ever considered boring out the engine block,...
Determining Optimal Bearing Clearance
Bearing clearance is the gap between the bearing and the crankshaft, which plays a vital role in maintaining a stable oil film—a key factor in bearing life. As an engine builder,...
Determining Optimal Bearing Clearance
Bearing clearance is the gap between the bearing and the crankshaft, which plays a vital role in maintaining a stable oil film—a key factor in bearing life. As an engine builder,...
Timing E30/E36 Camshafts and Installing VANOS: ...
Step 1: Set Engine to Top Dead Center (TDC) Ensure the engine is at TDC. Install the TDC pin into the locking position to hold the flywheel steady. Lock the...
Timing E30/E36 Camshafts and Installing VANOS: ...
Step 1: Set Engine to Top Dead Center (TDC) Ensure the engine is at TDC. Install the TDC pin into the locking position to hold the flywheel steady. Lock the...
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...