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Factory Main Bolts vs. ARP Main Studs: The Impo...
Upgrading from factory main bolts to ARP Main Studs is a simple, yet greatly beneficial upgrade. ARP Main Studs offer the following benefits: Uniform Clamping Force ARP Main Studs provide...
Factory Main Bolts vs. ARP Main Studs: The Impo...
Upgrading from factory main bolts to ARP Main Studs is a simple, yet greatly beneficial upgrade. ARP Main Studs offer the following benefits: Uniform Clamping Force ARP Main Studs provide...
Why Replace Rod Bearings?
For any enthusiast or racer who has spent enough time on forums or around other BMW owners, it comes as no surprise that spun rod bearings are the Achilles heel...
Why Replace Rod Bearings?
For any enthusiast or racer who has spent enough time on forums or around other BMW owners, it comes as no surprise that spun rod bearings are the Achilles heel...
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...
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...
The Importance of Re-Torquing Head Studs
Congratulations! You just finished assembling your engine and successfully started it. While you may feel finished, there is one more important step in the rebuild process that you won’t want...
The Importance of Re-Torquing Head Studs
Congratulations! You just finished assembling your engine and successfully started it. While you may feel finished, there is one more important step in the rebuild process that you won’t want...