Just for fun: What would you call this engine?

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  • Chilezen
    E30 Mastermind
    • Dec 2013
    • 1872

    #1

    Just for fun: What would you call this engine?

    I'm almost ready to install a rebuilt 24v engine in my car. It's an aluminum M52 with an M54/S52 crank, M54 pistons, and S50 cams. So it's a 3.0L M52.

    But just for fun, would you nickname this setup as an S51? Or S53? Or M53? Personally I'm thinking S51. But I'd like to know your thoughts.

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  • glnr13
    E30 Fanatic
    • Oct 2011
    • 1334

    #2
    Em-fifty-frankenstein
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    • roguetoaster
      R3V OG
      • Jan 2012
      • 7736

      #3
      P51

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      • bmwfan52
        Advanced Member
        • May 2016
        • 116

        #4
        ms187

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        • McGyver
          R3V Elite
          • Jun 2009
          • 4420

          #5
          Rupert
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          • roguetoaster
            R3V OG
            • Jan 2012
            • 7736

            #6
            How about besser als ein stuck scheib amerikanisch M3 motor. Not sure how you'd best abbreviate that.

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            • bmwfan52
              Advanced Member
              • May 2016
              • 116

              #7
              I was thinkg piston tickler but, now I think you should fire her up, and let the engine make a name for itself.

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              • Chilezen
                E30 Mastermind
                • Dec 2013
                • 1872

                #8
                Originally posted by roguetoaster
                P51
                Originally posted by bmwfan52
                ms187
                Originally posted by McGyver
                Rupert
                I see you and raise you a Gladys MP53

                Originally posted by McGyver
                Rupert
                Wait, you actually give the engine a name? I've never heard of anything besides/inside the car having a name.
                Last edited by Chilezen; 08-18-2021, 10:41 PM.

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                • bmwfan52
                  Advanced Member
                  • May 2016
                  • 116

                  #9
                  He basicly created it, so he must name it, but from what I understand its still in the womb.

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                  • GeoS
                    Noobie
                    • Feb 2007
                    • 8

                    #10
                    It is a ///Mut.

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