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by zielritter
Sun 12 Jan, 2020 19:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 215/40r17 Tire Size
Replies: 0
Views: 7154

215/40r17 Tire Size

I'm running some cheap 225/45r17 tires right now that came with the wheels I got. Wheels are Konig 17x7.5 with a 35 offset. I'm going to upgrade to some nice summer tires and would like to switch to a lower profile 215/40. I'm lowered with HR springs and get a bit of rubbing on the front plastic fen...
by zielritter
Tue 26 Nov, 2019 17:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M52TU and ZHP Camshafts
Replies: 3
Views: 8088

Re: M52TU and ZHP Camshafts

Now here's a thing... The M52tu intake cam can be directly replaced with the M54 3.0 or 3.3 cam. This isn't as radical as the ZHP cam, but a heap cheaper. The M54 exhaust cam is identical to the M52TU cam, so no point going there. Thank you for the very thorough reply. I actually already have done ...
by zielritter
Mon 21 Oct, 2019 22:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M52TU and ZHP Camshafts
Replies: 3
Views: 8088

M52TU and ZHP Camshafts

For those of you running the 2.5 or 2.8 M52TU motors, who has upgraded camshafts? The Shrick 248s are the obvious no fuss, if not pricey, upgrade. What about ZHP e46 cams? Are these a direct fit or would I need new valve springs or even a new head? The answers I'm seeing on forums aren't giving me a...