In-depth teardown inside of the BMW N52 Engine

[Deleted member 32480]

If like me you are a fan of engines then here is 20 minutes of self indulgence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJwR94-WNAc&ab_channel=speedkar99

It has a great insight into how everything works on arguably the best non M straight 6 engine.

 

[ph001]

Great informative vid. Thanks for posting

 

[Flyingfifer]

If like me you are a fan of engines then here is 20 minutes of self indulgence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJwR94-WNAc&ab_channel=speedkar99

It has a great insight into how everything works on arguably the best non M straight 6 engine.

What a find! Nice one

 

[Jameszy]

Thank you for sharing, quite enjoyed that.

Hopefully I have "future proofed" mine by changing the rocker cover, eccentric and valve motor gaskets...

I was surprised to see the amount of carbon build up on the valves in that video though. I thought the N53 and other direct injected engines suffered from that!

 

[Flyingfifer]

This is a really cool tear down of the B58 in the Supra/Z4 and the guy goes on to do a full 1000Bhp build, proper interesting some of the advancements in engineering that have been incorporated to the engine are pretty cool

[youtube]MckxlP60cnY[/youtube]

 

[Jameszy]

This is a really cool tear down of the B58 in the Supra/Z4 and the guy goes on to do a full 1000Bhp build, proper interesting some of the advancements in engineering that have been incorporated to the engine are pretty cool

[youtube]MckxlP60cnY[/youtube]

I wonder what a B58 engine swap would be like in a Z4 Coupe?

I always felt like the best engine swap overall would be the S65. It's high revving, low torque which suits a lighter vehicle. Also light, so won't screw up the weight distribution.

A part of me wonders whether I will ever sell the Z4 Coupe, and will just run it until the engine goes and consider a swap...

 

[Flyingfifer]

I wonder what a B58 engine swap would be like in a Z4 Coupe?

I always felt like the best engine swap overall would be the S65. It's high revving, low torque which suits a lighter vehicle. Also light, so won't screw up the weight distribution.

A part of me wonders whether I will ever sell the Z4 Coupe, and will just run it until the engine goes and consider a swap...

Interesting question tbh, if money wasnt a hurdle I would legit look into something like that but then again you're right the S65 is a shout although I wouldnt mind a supercharger 8)

I have thought about that myself, the Z4C is the longest I have ever owned a car and I still love it and enjoy it, its comfortable, civilised yet quick enough and a genuinely fun car to drive (although I do wonder what a proper steering rack would feel like!)

 

[Jameszy]

I wonder what a B58 engine swap would be like in a Z4 Coupe?

I always felt like the best engine swap overall would be the S65. It's high revving, low torque which suits a lighter vehicle. Also light, so won't screw up the weight distribution.

A part of me wonders whether I will ever sell the Z4 Coupe, and will just run it until the engine goes and consider a swap...

Interesting question tbh, if money wasnt a hurdle I would legit look into something like that but then again you're right the S65 is a shout although I wouldnt mind a supercharger 8)

I have thought about that myself, the Z4C is the longest I have ever owned a car and I still love it and enjoy it, its comfortable, civilised yet quick enough and a genuinely fun car to drive (although I do wonder what a proper steering rack would feel like!)

I just can't imagine selling it to be honest. There are other cars I'd like (V8 F Type), but I wouldn't want to sell this one to replace it. Having two two-seater cars could be a little silly though, but I think I'd sooner go down that route than sell the Z4 (since I'd likely keep something like an F-Type for 2 years, and then want something like the Z)

 

[Flyingfifer]

I just can't imagine selling it to be honest. There are other cars I'd like (V8 F Type), but I wouldn't want to sell this one to replace it. Having two two-seater cars could be a little silly though, but I think I'd sooner go down that route than sell the Z4 (since I'd likely keep something like an F-Type for 2 years, and then want something like the Z)

Ditto! Been looking at F-Types (although the S V6) myself, having driven one it was thoroughly good fun and they look excellent! I dont really have an issue with a 2 seater as someone who isnt family orientated at all I have no intention of needing more than one other seat

I do foresee that the Z4MCs will rocket in price as they get rarer though 100%

 

[rawpilot]

Fascinating video. That guy obviously knows them literally inside out.

 

[Deleted member 32480]

This is a really cool tear down of the B58 in the Supra/Z4 and the guy goes on to do a full 1000Bhp build, proper interesting some of the advancements in engineering that have been incorporated to the engine are pretty cool

Just watched it and thought the same thing. Such clever stuff.

 

[Flyingfifer]

This is a really cool tear down of the B58 in the Supra/Z4 and the guy goes on to do a full 1000Bhp build, proper interesting some of the advancements in engineering that have been incorporated to the engine are pretty cool

Just watched it and thought the same thing. Such clever stuff.

Water to air Intercooler inside the throttle body and the oil to water cooler..... :happyclap: amazing stuff