BMW makes their cylinder heads from aluminum. While this is beneficial for many reason, they do not react well to overheating. Especially prevalent on older BMW engines, and over-temp situation has been known to cause the head to warp. Turner Motorsport carries Genuine BMW replacement heads and parts to make your next rebuild a success.
Despite the fact that BMW engineers some of the worlds most revered engines, during number crunching something always has to be a compromise. One item that is always found to be a weak point- the OEM hardware. It is definitely sub-par for real performance use under high stress such as modded engines and track use. We use these fasteners on all of VAC's in-house head builds. Whenever the head is coming off, your switching to forced induction, or if you are simply prepping to drive your car hard; we highly recommend switching to far superior race-grade hardware. These Head Stud Kits greatly improve reliability; helping to eliminate movement of the of the cylinder head and intern, gasket failure caused by inferior OEM head-bolt stretch. This is the #1 cause of premature head gasket failure, especially on boosted or high output engines. Though more expensive than OEM, converting to one of VAC's head studs kits will not only give added strength and reliability when its needed most, but provides the most accurate torque readings because studs don’t “twist” into the block; all clamping forces are on one axis, and there is less force exerted on the normally stressed threads of the block. This increases block and hardware life and typically makes the head easier to properly install to the block, a blessing if your head may have to be removed more than once. Especially in the time crunch of racing, when engines are dissembled frequently, studs make removing and installing the cylinder head on to the block a much easier task. By allowing the studs to act as a guide on to the head, your head slides on and off and also ensures proper alignment of the head and gasket for the same reason. It is similar to converting your wheel-bolts to wheel-studs.
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The VAC Motorsports ARP Head Stud Kit was put together by VAC and ARP’s finest engineers. This is a completely custom kit designed specifically for the almighty N54. *High Boost (25+ psi application) option features: (14) 11mm ARP Head Studs (14) ARP Washers for 11mm Studs (14) ARP Nuts for 11mm Studs Install Tips: MUST drill and tap the (4) 9mm holes in the engine block to make them 11mm holes. This way all the engine block holes are 11mm, and fit ALL (14) 11mm Studs. Torque Specs: All studs torque down through 3-equal steps to 95 ft lbs ***This is NOT the Chrysler and Volvo stud kits! VAC Motorsports and ARP engineers designed and assembled this kit with high grade material, specifically so standard street-use or high-boost N54 owners have a PROPER kit that does not fail over time, such as the retro-fit Chrysler and Volvo head stud kits. ARP is the world leader in fastener technology. Makers of the finest fasteners in the market, especially for BMW engines, ARP is the brand you can count on when you want the highest reliability possible. If you are looking for high performance from your BMW engine, then ARP Head Stud Kits are a must. All kits come complete with hardened parallel-ground washers and aerospace-quality nuts.
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Kelford's performance valve spring and titanium retainer kit is designed to work with the B58B30 straight-6 engine. Made using high-performance PACALOY™, this kit is sure to offer outstanding performance. This kit is specifically engineered to work well with their Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 camshafts to provide exceptional quality, reliability, and performance. 90lb seat pressure at 36.5 mm installed height; 193lb at 11.0 mm valve lift Spring coil bind height at 23.6 mm
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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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One major hurdle for a track-only car is the limitation of the hydraulic valve lifters in the M50, S50-US, M52, S52-US, M52TU, and M54 engines. These effectively limit your revs to 7200-7300 RPM as the valves 'float' at higher revs, leading to piston-valve contact. By converting to a machined solid lifter, and upgrading other areas of the engine, you can configure the valve train to withstand high RPM running. Not only can you tune for more power, you can help prevent damage during a mild mechanical over-rev.
This kit includes the mechanical spacers to convert hydraulic lifter tappets to solid lifters. The lifter bucket remains in place with the Schrick solid tappet replacing the original. These work on all M50, M52, S50, S52 and M54 engines and were proven in normally aspirated as well as supercharged engines. A custom camshaft is required.
Professional installation and setup is mandatory as these require complete assembly of the head, checking valve lash, then dis-assembly and machining of the Schrick tappet to spec. This kit includes enough spacers for 24 valves. We also carry individual parts, if you are looking for single pieces. This price is for a full set of 24.
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A common issue on N54 motors is cam bearing ledge scoring due to lack of lubrication, and if left unattended can cause damage to the camshaft and increase oil consumption. These WPC-treated cam bearing ledges help prevent lubrication issues to ensure no scoring occurs on the bearing ledge or camshaft. What is WPC, you ask? WPC is a surface treatment that reduces friction and adds strength - two improvements that benefit internal engine components. Ultra-fine particles are fired at the surface at very high speeds, like shot-peening - but much, much smaller. The parts come out smoother and stronger due to thermal discharge. The two largest enemies of any high-performance engine are heat and friction - and WPC has found a way to reduce both.
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A common issue on N54 motors is cam bearing ledge scoring due to lack of lubrication, and if left unattended can cause damage to the camshaft and increase oil consumption. These WPC-treated cam bearing ledges help prevent lubrication issues to ensure no scoring occurs on the bearing ledge or camshaft. What is WPC, you ask? WPC is a surface treatment that reduces friction and adds strength - two improvements that benefit internal engine components. Ultra-fine particles are fired at the surface at very high speeds, like shot-peening - but much, much smaller. The parts come out smoother and stronger due to thermal discharge. The two largest enemies of any high-performance engine are heat and friction - and WPC has found a way to reduce both.
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A common issue on N54 motors is cam bearing ledges scoring due to lack of lubrication, and if left unattended can cause damage to the camshafts and increase oil consumption. These WPC-treated cam bearing ledges help prevent lubrication issues to ensure no scoring occurs on the bearing ledge or camshaft. What is WPC, you ask? WPC is a surface treatment that reduces friction and adds strength - two improvements that benefit internal engine components. Ultra-fine particles are fired at the surface at very high speeds, like shot-peening - but much, much smaller. The parts come out smoother and stronger due to thermal discharge. The two largest enemies of any high-performance engine are heat and friction - and WPC has found a way to reduce both.
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Experience a new level of high performance with the upcoming Kelford Cams S58 Camshafts, exclusively at ECS Tuning. Kelford Cams is renowned for its precision-engineered camshafts and valvetrain components, and they're currently in the process of crafting camshafts tailored specifically for the S58 engine, found in BMW G80/G81/G82/G83, X3M, F97 X3M, and F98 X4M models. These camshafts, inspired by the successful design principles of the B58 Camshafts, will focus on rapid spooling and optimizing power throughout the RPM range. BMW S58 | Stage 1 Street | Strip | Circuit Race | Road Race | Roll Race | Drift | E85 288° / 268° - 10.30mm / 10.15mm Valve Lift BMW M Series camshafts are designed for S58 engines with bolt-on intake, exhaust, and turbo upgrades. For engines producing around 600-850hp running a 60-68mm turbo. Maintains full use of Valvetronic and Dual VANOS for great throttle response and wide power band. Must have valve spring upgrade. Kelford recommends their High-Performance Valve Spring Kit BMW S58 | Stage 2 Strip | Drag Race | Circuit Race | Road Race | Roll Race | Drift | E85 292° / 280° - 10.40mm / 10.60mm Valve Lift BMW M Series Racing Camshafts professionally built BMW S58 engines making 800hp-1400hp. Turbo sizing 66-75mm. Great with aftermarket intake plenums. Maintains full use of Valvetronic and Dual VANOS. Can run Valvetronic locked in the fully open position when using an aftermarket throttle body. Must have valve spring upgrade. Kelford recommends their High-Performance Valve Spring Kit Note: Must check intake intermediate rockers for clearance to the new racing cam lobe; OEM pressed steel rockers have sharp edges which may damage the bigger cam lobe. Trim and deburr as necessary. BMW S58 | Stage 3 Strip | Drag Race | Roll Race | Drift | E85 | Methanol 298° / 288° - 10.40mm / 10.80mm Valve Lift BMW M Series Stage 3 drag racing cams designed for professionally built S58 engines producing 1400hp+. Turbo sizing 76mm+ on high boost. Ethanol blend or methanol. Must have valve spring upgrade. Kelford recommends their High-Performance Valve Spring Kit Please Note: Must check intake intermediate rockers for clearance to the new racing cam lobe; OEM-pressed steel rockers have sharp edges which may damage the bigger cam lobe. Trim and deburr as necessary. All engine modifications should be performed by a qualified professional to ensure a proper and safe installation process and a reliable, optimally performing engine.
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