BMW’s S54 engine debuted in the 2000 E46 M3 and remained in production through 2008, powering only the E85 Z4 M Roadster in the later years. The stout inline-6 S54 managed an impressive 102.5hp per liter in the 333hp US models. Notably, it is the last naturally aspirated inline-6 M3 engine. BMW tested the V8…
The instructions call for "Replace screws. Screws washed and oiled". I am so used to ARP bolts that I was going to use their lube, but perhaps you are correct and engine oil should be used. The torque sequence is so weird that BMW may even recommend some German butter. Appreciate 0.2005 BMW M3 Competition Package: Base price incl dest: $48,995: Price as tested: $54,690: Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD, 5-pass coupe: Engine 3.2L/333-hp/262 lb-ft DOHC 24 valve I-6
First off, the BMW E92 M3 GTS was powered by a 4.4-liter V8 naturally-aspirated engine that produced 450 horsepower, 30 more than the standard M3. It also had a number of weight-saving measures
BMW M3 (E90, E92, E93) Throttle Body Actuator - Symptoms, Highlights, And Product Review. If your BMW M3 is going into limp mode and you don't know why there's a good chance that the throttle body actuators are to blame. BMW S65 engines are extremely prone to throttle body actuator failures. When these occur, they can and will throw your car
I know the power of the M3 will get boring to me at some point. I think the issue is the torque. While 400+hp is rather respectable for a daily driver, 295lb-ft of torque just isn't enough in my opinion. I had honestly assumed because it is a BMW that going forced induction would cost $15k-$20k just for the kit.The VF-Engineering M3 supercharger for the BMW E90/92/93 S65 engine is a fully upgrade-able water cooled supercharger system. Designed to provide the most consistent charge temperatures under aggressive driving, the VF water intercooler system has a greater propensity to dissipate heat energy out of the air charge than an air intercooler. Others like the more expensive options that add some awesome looking carbon fiber to the engine bay. Either way, as a starting point – check out some of the following S65 performance intakes: Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake System – $700. Eventuri Carbon Fiber Intake Kit – $965. Magnum FORCE Pro 5R Stage 2 Intake – $350. NBG9.