seeing your shadow with the helmet and go pro gave me a chuckle, dedication for the content keep it up!, hopefully have my 6 cyl swapped Tiffany blue e36 on the track soon
Man you should be proud of yourself. Doing all this work by yourself definitely inspired me to get off my ass and fix my e46. You got a subscription out of me. Keep it up man 👌🏾
Hello, And right off the bat THANK YOU! Very intuitive video you put together and easy to understand. Im currently building an m52b28 for boost in my AWD E46. Today your knowledge goes towards my build and again, I'd like to thank you for that. Def gonna give you a follow for more sick content brotha!
@@itsmikelake yeah man go check out my half ass video on my channel the cars undergone a huge rebuild/upgrade I’ll be posting a video sometime this week
Ok so I seem to do a lot of vmws and turbos there's a place in Germany called shaper automotive and they do the 535i or the 120+kw big 6 that goes in alot of builds in smaller built cars why not have a go a mad build like a 535 that all ppl right off as too hard as you can get over 800 or 900hp are superchargers I thi k it's stage 4 and it goes to stage 5 or 6 in turbo so over 1000hp big screaming 6 with a good cam and a 24v head with bigger valves and titanium where needed and so on even rod the. Block I mean 1000hp at wheels in a bmw big 6 would cost what the parts car will cost approx about 10-14k but you have a totally bulletproof engine with cams and crank and pistons and fowled block and make sure you make the water gallery's deeper and you have the dream 6 cylinder super harged or turboed with all of it it's an actually kit as I don't know where you get all these blocks and stuff but I'm trying to basically get a 330 or 530 6cylinder sport engine and putting custom crank and head and all theT sort of mallarky basically fully built engine and put it in my 535is so I can rebuild the original engine plus it would put you in elite builder stays as most people think it's far to har to make poer past 170kw in a 535i cause that all ac shnitzer managed as did alpina when they had a go so all the build houses back in the day couldn't get past 170-200kw engine now with today's engine building tech and all the other goodies we have access too we have a plethora of hybrid builds from eBay cheap to4kits to full Cranston turrbos and part m5 part b25 part b35 and as long as you can get a duel cam head on top and put in a custom crank and forged Pistons and if going over 500 dowel the block around the piston walls for strength and whalla finally you put the built 535 or as I dubbed it 567 engine you have it going so you have a engine no one else has that's mega strong and is a unicorn for high power builds and if you can get a m5 engine then go hard ether the V8 or 6 3.6-3.8L then you will get some people looking at the page as no one does anything to them except cheapo stock 9-12psi turbos and pretty manky I know at least 10 people in WA who would be interested to see some one take it on and go hard with the unicorn of power ups on a 535 6cylinder engine in a 3 series 5 series 7series even an 8Series
65 ftlbs is way too low on those ARP head studs, that will almost definitely leak They stripped out at 75 because the threads were likely already weakened from a previous head gasket failure or due to overheating. It's actually fairly common for people to push to 85 ftlbs on the head studs as they've been known to leak at 75, and this is supported and advised by CES, as that is the original toque spec that ARP advertised. Another tip is that you can tilt the engine on it's side when it's on the engine stand, to fit the cam trays and lifters without any risk of the lifters falling out
Also if that head had everything done to it, you should have got it skimmed along with decking or at least hand decking the block to get a somewhat decent seal on the headgasket. Poor prep of the surfaces will lead to premature failure
I have a friend who torqued his down to 65ft lb with 0 issues. I think it comes down to how much boost you’re running or planning to run. I’m only running 10psi at this stage. As for the head, I completely cleaned the surface before fitting it. Thanks for the great advice!
And why not put time-serts in the whole block anyway? The alloy block strips so easily. Time-serts and studs should be really solid. Or maybe even the S54 thread size, but that's taking more material out of the block.
Damn it sucks to not know what the government is doing with the lockdown crap. But loved the video man gives me a chance to see what I may have to get into with my bimmer.
Yep sure was! I took it apart as I wanted to put a brand new gasket and arp studs in it & inspect the engine with my own eyes to make sure I was happy with it. I don’t trust anything anymore haha.
Hey mate sorry to be a pain but are m50b20 engines anygood as I have a e36 320i 5speed manual that I swapped my self I question is would it make a good skid car because if not in thinking about building a drifter just from watching you videos
Would love to know the cost breakdown, I’m wanting more power in my e46 and can’t decide which way to go.. LS swap, turbo the 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder swap…
Well done 👍👍👌 be safe look forward to all your vids 🙋
Very interesting and informative! Love the content!!
seeing your shadow with the helmet and go pro gave me a chuckle, dedication for the content keep it up!, hopefully have my 6 cyl swapped Tiffany blue e36 on the track soon
Man you should be proud of yourself. Doing all this work by yourself definitely inspired me to get off my ass and fix my e46. You got a subscription out of me. Keep it up man 👌🏾
How did it end up thinking on giving my e46 a good haul aswel 😁
Whay not m50 whit iron block?
Struggled to find / couldn’t find a block in time for this weekends (now postponed) event. Alloy block will do fine for my current power level
I dont know why but “leaving the magic inside it” just works, it always works. 🤣
Hello, And right off the bat THANK YOU! Very intuitive video you put together and easy to understand. Im currently building an m52b28 for boost in my AWD E46. Today your knowledge goes towards my build and again, I'd like to thank you for that. Def gonna give you a follow for more sick content brotha!
Happy to help bro! AWD?! That’s fricken insane!
@@itsmikelake yeah man go check out my half ass video on my channel the cars undergone a huge rebuild/upgrade I’ll be posting a video sometime this week
You've got me good with the g clamp trick ahah works mint and now ive got no future stress for needing bmw locking tools. Cheers dude 👍
What head gasket are you using?
Love the early morning updates 🔥🔥
Ok so I seem to do a lot of vmws and turbos there's a place in Germany called shaper automotive and they do the 535i or the 120+kw big 6 that goes in alot of builds in smaller built cars why not have a go a mad build like a 535 that all ppl right off as too hard as you can get over 800 or 900hp are superchargers I thi k it's stage 4 and it goes to stage 5 or 6 in turbo so over 1000hp big screaming 6 with a good cam and a 24v head with bigger valves and titanium where needed and so on even rod the. Block I mean 1000hp at wheels in a bmw big 6 would cost what the parts car will cost approx about 10-14k but you have a totally bulletproof engine with cams and crank and pistons and fowled block and make sure you make the water gallery's deeper and you have the dream 6 cylinder super harged or turboed with all of it it's an actually kit as I don't know where you get all these blocks and stuff but I'm trying to basically get a 330 or 530 6cylinder sport engine and putting custom crank and head and all theT sort of mallarky basically fully built engine and put it in my 535is so I can rebuild the original engine plus it would put you in elite builder stays as most people think it's far to har to make poer past 170kw in a 535i cause that all ac shnitzer managed as did alpina when they had a go so all the build houses back in the day couldn't get past 170-200kw engine now with today's engine building tech and all the other goodies we have access too we have a plethora of hybrid builds from eBay cheap to4kits to full Cranston turrbos and part m5 part b25 part b35 and as long as you can get a duel cam head on top and put in a custom crank and forged Pistons and if going over 500 dowel the block around the piston walls for strength and whalla finally you put the built 535 or as I dubbed it 567 engine you have it going so you have a engine no one else has that's mega strong and is a unicorn for high power builds and if you can get a m5 engine then go hard ether the V8 or 6 3.6-3.8L then you will get some people looking at the page as no one does anything to them except cheapo stock 9-12psi turbos and pretty manky I know at least 10 people in WA who would be interested to see some one take it on and go hard with the unicorn of power ups on a 535 6cylinder engine in a 3 series 5 series 7series even an 8Series
Thanks for the shoutout G 🙌
Hahahaahh I seen the shadow of the helmet next to the bench. Man that would be funny someone walking past looking in 🤣🤣🤣🤣
HAHA I was wondering if anyone would notice!! The things I do for you guys 😜
Are u used stock head gasket or cometic gasket?
Cutring in my current motor. They're the best!
65 ftlbs is way too low on those ARP head studs, that will almost definitely leak
They stripped out at 75 because the threads were likely already weakened from a previous head gasket failure or due to overheating.
It's actually fairly common for people to push to 85 ftlbs on the head studs as they've been known to leak at 75, and this is supported and advised by CES, as that is the original toque spec that ARP advertised.
Another tip is that you can tilt the engine on it's side when it's on the engine stand, to fit the cam trays and lifters without any risk of the lifters falling out
Also if that head had everything done to it, you should have got it skimmed along with decking or at least hand decking the block to get a somewhat decent seal on the headgasket.
Poor prep of the surfaces will lead to premature failure
I have a friend who torqued his down to 65ft lb with 0 issues. I think it comes down to how much boost you’re running or planning to run. I’m only running 10psi at this stage. As for the head, I completely cleaned the surface before fitting it. Thanks for the great advice!
And why not put time-serts in the whole block anyway? The alloy block strips so easily. Time-serts and studs should be really solid. Or maybe even the S54 thread size, but that's taking more material out of the block.
How do I get in contact with you direct? Was wondering if you still had that sc14 supercharger for sale.
Damn it sucks to not know what the government is doing with the lockdown crap. But loved the video man gives me a chance to see what I may have to get into with my bimmer.
Nice video. Have you ever thought about going S52/54? Pricey but some nice NA goodness.
Dont know if i just missed it, but was the head and block decked? is that why it was apart?
Yep sure was! I took it apart as I wanted to put a brand new gasket and arp studs in it & inspect the engine with my own eyes to make sure I was happy with it. I don’t trust anything anymore haha.
But ARP dont produce studs for m52 alloy block!
Did you use from Nissan VQ engine mains studs?
I enjoyed the shadow of the helmet cam ... knowing you put the engine back together in your helmet :)
Would you mind listing the turbo parts for this build, currently thinking of turbo upgrading my M52B23, thanks
32mm socked and a rattle gun and it comes right off haha
Now this, this is content, watching you build the motor was so entertaining!
100%
Haha nice one. U let it seem so easy with vanos install. 🔨🔨🔨
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Froff your vids my man, keep it up 🤙🤙
Hey mate sorry to be a pain but are m50b20 engines anygood as I have a e36 320i 5speed manual that I swapped my self I question is would it make a good skid car because if not in thinking about building a drifter just from watching you videos
M50b20 are fine to start with yep!
Do you know a good clutch kit to put in it
Is the rebuilt engine m52b25 also
Enjoyed the entire video . M50 etc content my fave
Sorry for laughing but I keep hearing heat gasket instead of head gasket 😂😂
😂😂😂
Would love to know the cost breakdown, I’m wanting more power in my e46 and can’t decide which way to go.. LS swap, turbo the 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder swap…
Damn, I should have done a cost breakdown for ya! 6cyl swap will make you happiest though
Who needs assembly lube anyway am I right
Nah I much prefer to go in dry 😈
Never clicked faster.
Flip the motor on its side to put the trays in
This is genius!
Cheers for this video Mike!
Happy to help bro!
Aww man, at least deck the head. Sheeesh
The heads basically brand new?!
It has been used, heat cycled etc. It will not be flat. Get it resurfaced or end up have the same issues again.
Not hating btw