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Headers from an M52 engine to an M54 engine

Old Jun 23, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Hi guys !
My friend has an E36 3 series (M52 engine) , and he just removed his bmw motorsports headers from his car, I'm wondering if the headers fits my 530i 2004 (M54engine) ??
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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They should work, cylinder head dimensions are the same. you'll need to check for clearance in the engine bay/ firewall more than you'll need to worry about them bolting up to the head. if there arent clearance issues, theyll work.
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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BTW, just noticed you're in canada. make sure these are from a US spec S52 and not a euro spec S52. BIG difference in engines and I have no idea if the euro S52 manifolds will work.
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Thanks for your help ! i appreciate ! But you are talking about the s52 engine,, my friend has the M52 engine ...is it the same ? If I have enough clearance , they should fit and bolt on easily ?
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 02:40 AM
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I would think so, there really isn't any difference between M52 and M54 in terms of basic engine architecture. They're both just developed versions of the M50 that has been out since 1990.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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Yes seems logic !
Just saw that we have the same car lol! I just installed the remus quad exhaust but it does not sound that loud, so Im thinking to buy the headers of my friend's car ! He has a 328i e36, maybe the exhaust will sound more louder with performance headers !

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