BMW m52 2.8 RARE aluminum block AND E36 M3 3.0 crank - $900

[lukasbmw]

I have a complete BMW M52 2.8 aluminum block. The block is complete with the pistons, rods, and crank. The 2.8 aluminum block m52 engine was found only in the 1997-1998 Z3 2.8. The 2.8 aluminum block M52 engine weighs 14 pounds less then the famous s14 e30 M3 engine which makes this block desirable to racers looking to build up a powerful inline 6 engine that will weigh less then a 4 cylinder engine.

I also have a 3.0 crank from a 1995 BMW M3.

When you throw a 3.0 crank into the 2.8 block, you essentially get a high compression 2.9 engine. By combining the 2.8 block and 3.0 crank you can achieve performance similar to the E36 M3 3.0 and 3.2 engines yet maintain a light front end due to the engines lightweight.

I'm looking for $900 for both. Call Eric at 602 570 7207 to buy.

- Sale is contingent on a successful transaction of a 3.2 block I have in the works.

[uber e36]

Nice block!

[Jean]

Aside from that block being aluminum are there any other differences on it compared to the run of the mill m50/m52 block found in the e34/e36s ?

Does the regular M50/S50 head still bolt on ?

[Vedubin01]

would you sell the crank off by itself?

[madjurgen]

The 2.8 aluminum block M52 engine weighs 14 pounds less then the famous s14 e30 M3 engine

Not to piss on your thread but you sure about this? I thought the aluminum long block weighed as much as an M20, which is 30lbs more than the S14.

[NC325iC]

i thought it weighed a little less than an m20

[projecte30]

The 2.8 aluminum block m52 engine was found only in the 1997-1998 Z3 2.8

Since you're taking the time to point it out I thought you might like to know that the 2.8 aluminum block m52 engine was also used in the 328i E46 for '99 & '00

[Stu]

Since you're taking the time to point it out I thought you might like to know that the 2.8 aluminum block m52 engine was also used in the 328i E46 for '99 & '00

True, but that's an entirely different motor that is not compatible with M50/M52 cylinder heads, so it doesn't really apply. The only M50/2/S52 based motor that had an aluminum block came in the Z3's as Eric mentioned.

[Addissimo]

s14 is 234lbs, m52 alu is 260lbs.

https://www.bimmerforums.com/engine_faq/

If I weren't AWD I'd jump all over this. Last time I called a salvage yard for just a bare aluminum block it was $900.

-Addis

[smooth]

what options for getting it over to So Cal?

[2002maniac]

Since you're taking the time to point it out I thought you might like to know that the 2.8 aluminum block m52 engine was also used in the 328i E46 for '99 & '00

dual vanos. not the same.

[lukasbmw]

I'm hoping to close a sale for a 3.2 block this week.

I may very well sell the block and crank separately if I get good offers for both.

I may be able to haul this over to Cali for Bimmerfest, but I would charge a small handling fee and would want a 15% deposit up front.

I'll update this thread with pics when I hear back from the 3.2 engine seller.


As for the engine specs, other posters have cleared up the m52 vs m54 confusion. The weights on bimmerforums may or may not be accurate. Some people say this sucker weighs a bit less then the s14. The stats on BFC say otherwise. Either way, this is a desirable block because it is lightweight. And for this price...You can't lose!

[smooth]

I may be able to haul this over to Cali for Bimmerfest, but I would charge a small handling fee and would want a 15% deposit up front.

Sounds great to me, keep me posted on when this is definately available and we can talk about the rest.

[RobertK]

$900 for crank and block are an awesome deal. If I had the cash I would have already jump on that price.

[Vedubin01]

Ill give you the going rate of $300 for the crank by itself. LEt me know!