E46 M3 Rod Bearings

King racing xp series big end connecting rod bearings for the bmw s54b32 engine.

E46 m3 rod bearings.

Rod bearings are an essential component to proper internal function. Be bearings performance rod bearing replacement kit. Bmw began replacing rod bearings in affected s54 engines. The lift she was very tired.

Includes everything needed for a rod bearing service featuring be bearings upgraded rod bearings. The xp series is a line of bearings with advanced metallurgical and geometric technologies that meet extreme performance loads. Bmw e46 m3 s54 3 2l connecting rod bearing. After putting the e46 m3 on.

At 173k miles with lots of hard driving it is time to freshen the car up with new parts. Replacing rod bearings on an s54 our good friends over at speed acamedy are currently refreshing an s54 motor for their e46 m3 project and needed to replace their rod bearings if you ve ever dealt with an s54 you know that it s an amazing motor with an unfortunate achilles heel. Greater clearance and oil flow for less friction and wear. Bmw e46 m3 rod bearing replacement if you ve been following our drift car build off video series on our youtube channel then you know we bought the cheapest e46 m3 we could find 4 000 usd and that meant accepting the fact the 300 000 km chassis and engine were going to need some maintenance before we could reliably pound on the s54 3 2.

Eventually bmw succumbed to the serious s54 rod bearing issues. Internal issues are never good. Bmw gave owners a hassle early on claiming engine failures due to rod bearings were caused by over revving. If a coated bearing is adding material to a rod bearing then obviously it must also be reducing the bearing clearance on the crankshaft journal.