Anyone know how much lighter the Z3 Aluminum M52 block is over the cast iron M52? I found one for sale, but I don't know if its worth the extra cash for the weight reduction.... :?
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Re: M52 Aluminum block
40lbs IIRCOriginally posted by BimmerToad -
An aluminum M52 should weight roughly the same as an M20.Comment
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what year Z3 was that block in?
'87 325 (Track Rat)
'04 C5500 Wrecker (Work)
'94 525i (Daily)
'90 325i (R.I.P)
H&R Race, Racing Dynamics Sway Bars, Tree House CAB's, Sparco Strut Bars and more.Comment
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1997 Z3 2.8
debating whether or not to pick it up. It's a block complete with the 2.8L bottom end with only 22k mi on the parts..... :?San Diego BMW repair -> Jake @ www.littlecarshop.com Great guy :up:Comment
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52 pounds lighter than iron block.
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How much are they asking for it?
Originally posted by DaveCNComment
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bmw advertised 51-52lbs less, like stu said.
all M52TU's and the early Z3 2.8 block were alluminum afaik
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I'm picking it up next weekend :D
$1200 for an aluminum short block with 22k miles. Now I need to find a head...San Diego BMW repair -> Jake @ www.littlecarshop.com Great guy :up:Comment
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Muahaha, I found one for $600 :DOriginally posted by BimmerToad
What head are you going to put on it?
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ffffffuuuuckkkkkkkkkkkk thats like 2x more than what i would pay for it. I think 1200 is a fair price only if it CAM with a head.Originally posted by BimmerToad
for that price 50lbs can easily be fixed with springs...fuck thatComment
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$600 for a bare block, or one with pistons, crank, rods, etc?Originally posted by permitSan Diego BMW repair -> Jake @ www.littlecarshop.com Great guy :up:Comment
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Short block, so all the essentials.Originally posted by BimmerToadComment
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$600 for a short block is a very good deal.
Sounds like I'm getting ripped off :(San Diego BMW repair -> Jake @ www.littlecarshop.com Great guy :up:Comment
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Nah, I just received a PM from someone who has seen the short block in person. Sounds like the engine overheated. I knew $600 was too good. Well, time to drop that $1200, where'd you get your short block?Originally posted by BimmerToadComment
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