Anyone got any articles on this car, i have seen it in many videos, looks rapid. This might sound stupid but i take it an S52 is an m3 engine?
I really want to know alot more about this car, cheers lads
Re: 325i........S52..........
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 5:04 am
by StuMc316is
It's a US spec S52, converted to OBD-1, and some sort of aftermarket supercharger setup. I don't know the details of Randy's old motor but that is the basics of it.
its a 1999 m3 engine? I think this car is totally stunning, the bodykit is a bit chav, so are the wheels but imagine it with a tech 1 bodykit and a set of original alpina's.
If anyone has any other videos or aritcles about this motor, post them up
Re: 325i........S52..........
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:18 am
by Jimbob
S52 - US Spec M3 engine
S50 - UK spec
Re: 325i........S52..........
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:25 am
by munky30
I love that car... remember seeing it on one of the dtmpower videos ages ago... in a tunnel... I want it.
Re: 325i........S52..........
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 1:49 pm
by StuMc316is
Yes, S52 is the "red headed stepchild" of the M-engines; it's the M50/2 based single-throttle, long-stroke motor. Not the 6-throttle glory you guys get on your side of the pond!
Re: 325i........S52..........
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 1:56 pm
by maxfield
StuMc316is wrote:Yes, S52 is the "red headed stepchild" of the M-engines; it's the M50/2 based single-throttle, long-stroke motor. Not the 6-throttle glory you guys get on your side of the pond!
Re: 325i........S52..........
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 10:44 pm
by StuMc316is
maxfield wrote:
StuMc316is wrote:Yes, S52 is the "red headed stepchild" of the M-engines; it's the M50/2 based single-throttle, long-stroke motor. Not the 6-throttle glory you guys get on your side of the pond!
Hey, we can build the US motors to make similar power as the Euro's, FWIW : )
Re: 325i........S52..........
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 10:47 pm
by maxfield
StuMc316is wrote:
maxfield wrote:
StuMc316is wrote:Yes, S52 is the "red headed stepchild" of the M-engines; it's the M50/2 based single-throttle, long-stroke motor. Not the 6-throttle glory you guys get on your side of the pond!
Hey, we can build the US motors to make similar power as the Euro's, FWIW : )
But how much does that cost
Re: 325i........S52..........
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:04 pm
by DanThe
You would be suprised at how much cheaper a lot of parts are in the states Max. Ive recently being looking for some piston rings and can get OE spec rings imported from the US for a third of the price anyone over here will quote me.
