BMW Internal Engine Parts for BMW 3 Series E30 (1984-1991)

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Rebuilding your engine or giving your cylinder head an overhaul? Internal engine components covers parts that are located within the engine block and cylinder head. Examples include: timing chains and tensioners, rocker arms, rod bolts and studs, head bolts, valve springs, connecting rods, and more. These are Genuine BMW engine parts, performance upgrades, or approved aftermarket brands that have a long track record of reliability and quality.

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T#:189783
Part#: 201-4305
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Virtually every top professional BMW engine builder relies on ARP Pro Series head studs. ARP uses a premium grade 8740 alloy that is rated far superior to "aircraft" quality. Each stud is heat-treated to 200,000 psi, ensuring complete heat penetration. ARP studs are threaded after heat-treat, which gives them 1000% (that's ten times!) better fatigue strength than studs threaded prior to heat-treat. Threading the studs after heat-treating is more difficult and costly (as it's harder on tooling) but the results are well worth the effort. These simply are the best head studs we've found and we highly recommend them in both racing and forced induction applications. Due to the additional clamping force between the head and block, these are IDEAL for turbocharged engines.

Converting from the factory BMW head bolts to head studs makes it much easier to assemble an engine, especially a racing powerplant which must be serviced frequently (and quickly!), and also ensures proper alignment of the head and gasket. Head studs also provide more accurate and consistent torque loading. Here's why: When you use bolts to secure the head, the fastener is actually being "twisted" while it's being torqued to the proper reading. Accordingly, the bolt is reacting to two different forces simultaneously. A head stud should be installed in a "relaxed" mode -- never crank it in tightly using a jammed nut. If everything is right, the stud should be installed finger tight. Then, when applying torque to the nut, the stud will stretch only on the vertical axis. An information sheet is provided with each set.

ARP is a company that prides itself on performance and durability, no matter the application. Offering the finest engine hardware money can buy is the driving initiative at ARP and this is evidenced by the staggering amount of satisfied customers and race teams the world over.​

This item fits the following BMWs:
1985-1991 E30 BMW 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is 325ix
1989-1990 E34 BMW 525i
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T#:189786
Part#: 201-4605
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Virtually every top professional BMW engine builder relies on ARP Pro Series head studs. ARP uses a premium grade 8740 alloy that is rated far superior to "aircraft" quality. Each stud is heat-treated to 200,000 psi, ensuring complete heat penetration. ARP studs are threaded after heat-treat, which gives them 1000% (that's ten times!) better fatigue strength than studs threaded prior to heat-treat. Threading the studs after heat-treating is more difficult and costly (as it's harder on tooling) but the results are well worth the effort. These simply are the best head studs we've found and we highly recommend them in both racing and forced induction applications. Due to the additional clamping force between the head and block, these are IDEAL for turbocharged engines.

Converting from the factory BMW head bolts to head studs makes it much easier to assemble an engine, especially a racing powerplant which must be serviced frequently (and quickly!), and also ensures proper alignment of the head and gasket. Head studs also provide more accurate and consistent torque loading. Here's why: When you use bolts to secure the head, the fastener is actually being "twisted" while it's being torqued to the proper reading. Accordingly, the bolt is reacting to two different forces simultaneously. A head stud should be installed in a "relaxed" mode -- never crank it in tightly using a jammed nut. If everything is right, the stud should be installed finger tight. Then, when applying torque to the nut, the stud will stretch only on the vertical axis. An information sheet is provided with each set.

ARP is a company that prides itself on performance and durability, no matter the application. Offering the finest engine hardware money can buy is the driving initiative at ARP and this is evidenced by the staggering amount of satisfied customers and race teams the world over.​

This item fits the following BMWs:
1987-1991 E30 BMW M3
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T#:2207
Part#: 201-5001
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This ARP main stud set for the E30 M3 eliminates main cap walk and fretting, as well as protects the threads in your engine block. Each S14 main stud is made using the best materials, process, design and engineering, which exceeds even the most stringent racing and aerospace specifications. This main stud kit includes hardened parallel-ground washers and aerospace quality nuts.

The studs are manufactured from 8740 chrome moly steel, heat-treated in-house to 190,000 psi tensile strength, and precision J-form threads rolled after heat-treat to create a fastener that has threads 1000% stronger than others. On the E30 M3, there's no reason to settle for anything less than the best, which is why we carry and use ARP fasteners and studs on our own BMW race cars.

ARP is a company that prides itself on performance and durability, no matter the application. Offering the finest engine hardware money can buy is the driving initiative at ARP and this is evidenced by the staggering amount of satisfied customers and race teams the world over.

This ARP main stud kit fits the following BMWs:
1988-1991 E30 M3 - S14 engine
1984-1985 E30 318i (M10)
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T#:2187
Part#: 201-6104
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Set of 8 Pro-Series connecting rod bolts, made by ARP -- the world leader in fastener technology. ARP Pro Series connecting rod bolts are precision CNC-machined to exacting specifications and designed for optimum reliability. Heat-treated with threads which are rolled to provide up to ten times more fatigue strength, these rod bolts are far superior to standard OEM BMW fasteners in terms of durability and ability to withstand stresses. This rod bolt set is specifically for the E30 M3 S14 2.3 liter engine.

Each bolt is made of ARP2000 material, which exceeds the strength of 8740 Chrome Moly, and is able to achieve clamp load at 220,000psi. ARP2000 fasteners are used widely in motorsport and drag racing as an upgrade from 8740 Chrome Moly in both steel and aluminum rods. These are simply the best connecting rod bolts available, making them ideal for ultra high performance, racing and forced induction applications.

ARP is a company that prides itself on performance and durability, no matter the application. Offering the finest engine hardware money can buy is the driving initiative at ARP and this is evidenced by the staggering amount of satisfied customers and race teams the world over.

These ARP connecting rod bolts fit the following BMWs:
1988-1991 E30 M3 - S14 4 cylinder
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T#:189784
Part#: 201-4601
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Virtually every top professional BMW engine builder relies on ARP Pro Series head studs. ARP uses a premium grade 8740 alloy that is rated far superior to "aircraft" quality. Each stud is heat-treated to 200,000 psi, ensuring complete heat penetration. ARP studs are threaded after heat-treat, which gives them 1000% (that's ten times!) better fatigue strength than studs threaded prior to heat-treat. Threading the studs after heat-treating is more difficult and costly (as it's harder on tooling) but the results are well worth the effort. These simply are the best head studs we've found and we highly recommend them in both racing and forced induction applications. Due to the additional clamping force between the head and block, these are IDEAL for turbocharged engines.

Converting from the factory BMW head bolts to head studs makes it much easier to assemble an engine, especially a racing powerplant which must be serviced frequently (and quickly!), and also ensures proper alignment of the head and gasket. Head studs also provide more accurate and consistent torque loading. Here's why: When you use bolts to secure the head, the fastener is actually being "twisted" while it's being torqued to the proper reading. Accordingly, the bolt is reacting to two different forces simultaneously. A head stud should be installed in a "relaxed" mode -- never crank it in tightly using a jammed nut. If everything is right, the stud should be installed finger tight. Then, when applying torque to the nut, the stud will stretch only on the vertical axis. An information sheet is provided with each set.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1970-1976 2002 BMW 1600 2002 2002tii
1977-1983 E21 BMW 320i
1984-1985 E30 BMW 318i
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T#:554123
Part#: 201-6304
Ships on Aug 5, 2026
$ 119.99 USD
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Set of 12 ProSeries connecting rod bolts, made by ARP -- the world leader in fastener technology. Each bolt is made of ARP2000 material, which exceeds the strength of 8740 Chrome Moly, and is able to achieve clamp load at 220,000psi. ARP2000 fasteners are used widely in motorsport and drag racing as an upgrade from 8740 Chrome Moly in both steel and aluminum rods. These are simply the best connecting rod bolts available, making them ideal for ultra high performance, racing and forced induction applications.

ARP is a company that prides itself on performance and durability, no matter the application. Offering the finest engine hardware money can buy is the driving initiative at ARP and this is evidenced by the staggering amount of satisfied customers and race teams the world over.

This item fits the following BMW Engines: 
M10 1.8L

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T#:1061435
Part#: ARP-RBS-M20
Ships on Aug 5, 2026
$ 314.99 USD
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ARP, the world’s leader in fastener technology. There is no substitute for the best! Planning to boost your M20? Building a high HP stroker engine? This rod bolt kit is for you! This kit provides higher strength, more clamping power, and the option to re-use the hardware unlike your OEM bolts. We run these in many of our own builds as well and are 110% satisfied with the fit and finish of these ARP bolts. We offer a 53mm UHL version for those running OEM M20 rods or a 44mm UHL version for those who have upgraded to S50/S52 OEM rods.
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BMW E28 / E30 / E43 - M20 Complete Cylinder Head Basic Replacement Ki...
Upgrade to the less restrictive cylinder head found on the M20 2.5L
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T#:2810081
Part#: 11121707032-3KT
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Includes all of the necessary components to service and replace the head on your M20 powered BMW

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T#:337970
Part#: 11311312535
Ships on Sep 17, 2026
$ 360.99

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The BMW Motorsport Cam Gear retards the exhaust camshaft of the 88-91 M3 and 88-89 M5 and M6. This allows for better exhaust scavenging, which in turn gives a moderate torque increase. This is very useful in day-to-day driving. This cam gear came stock on the EVO2 M3. (+11 lb./ft torque increase at 3000 rpm on M3 and +22 lb./ft on a M5/M6). Kit includes Cam gear and valve cover gaskets. Better acceleration and improved torque for your M5/M6

This item fits the following BMWs:
1988-1991 E30 BMW M3
1988 E28 BMW M5
1987-1989 E24 BMW M6
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