M50 Stroker

[ver328i]

Hi Guys

please talk to me about building a 3L m50. If i understand correctly, The M54b30 rotating assembly is a direct swap into the m50 block...no engineering?

Asking because I can get the M54 crank rods and pistons for R6k. Just need to be sure about this before throwing cash at this.

Any advice appreciated

:thumbs:

 

[moranor@axis]

I know that the M54 crank is a direct swap on the M52 so you just need to find out if the M50 and M52 share cranks... My guess is yes

 

[ver328i]

Is R6k a fair price if all is in good condition?

 

[Nikhil]

I almost did this lol. eventually sold the crank and rods a few months back. you will need the 330i crank and rods which are a direct bolt in, new bearings and i would suggest 84,5mm pistons stock is 84mm, the guys in the states are running upto 86mm pistons on the M50 block and high compression which is an option:thumbs: Also please change your oil pump and make sure that you replace the crank damper pulley with a nice fresh one or if budget allows an Ati super damper as the 330i crank has a harmonics issue past 6500 rpm :thumbs::thumbs:

 

[Crash_Nemesis]

What Nikhil said...

Order your oil pump and bearings from VAC in the USA. Burgy can organize shipping and import and have it here pretty quick. My last order from VAC arrived in 3 days.

 

[moranor@axis]

6k sounds about right

 

[ver328i]

Thanks Guys

just finalizing. just trying to find out why the motor is being stripped and will have to check health and so forth.

My car is waiting for a replacement gearbox so might as well attempt this.

Will see how it goes.

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

6k is a good price

 

[Nikhil]

Just do it right and you will love your car:thumbs: dont do it properly and you will want to put a match in the tank :fencelook: