The goal here is to build a reliable engine by addressing the most common failures and upgrading those commonly failed parts. We're not building an engine with more horsepower but rather an engine that will last for several endurance races and hopefully beyond. In this video I tear the engine down to the bare block so we can start fresh. The next video will explain the process at the machine shop and I start to put it all back together with new gaskets from FCP Euro and some upgraded Parts from Turner Motorsports. SEE PART 2 HERE!!!    • Part 2 of building a BMW M54 for Chri...  

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Turner Motorsports BMW Performance Parts (Mostly E46 but they have lots more!)
E36, E46 Rear Shock Tower Mount Reinforcement Kit:
https://bit.ly/335AGmN
Turner Motorsport Race Alternator Pulley For E46/Z3 M54 Bosch Alternator: https://bit.ly/3rzwZiG
ECS V4 Cross Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotor Pair Front (325x25) E46 Z4: https://bit.ly/3gsF6as
M54 Billet Aluminum Dipstick:
https://bit.ly/3rxQEPU
E46 NonM Flat Oval Carbon Fiber Strut Brace With Silver End Plates: https://bit.ly/3uuOaDR
VRSF Chargepipe Upgrade Kit N55:
https://bit.ly/3uiqVwC
VRSF Chargepipe Upgrade Kit N54:
https://bit.ly/3AGhFnn
E46 Silicone Intake Boot M54 3.0:
https://bit.ly/346a2dU

FCP EURO PARTS (I love how they do the work for you and put all the parts you need in one easy kit!)
E46 Control Arm Kit: https://bit.ly/3rNQIes
BMW 5W40 Oil Change Kit Liqui Moly: https://bit.ly/34hQSlH
BMW Ignition Service Kit (E39 E46 E53): https://bit.ly/333vMGS
BMW Engine and Transmission Mount Kit: https://bit.ly/3rANRpr
BMW Cold Climate PCV Breather System Kit: https://bit.ly/3rzzeT8
BMW E46 Cooling System Overhaul Kit: https://bit.ly/3rAQbNc
BMW Valve Cover Gasket Kit (M54): https://bit.ly/3GBsdWd
BMW Engine Oil Filter Housing Gasket Kit (M54): https://bit.ly/3gxdYad

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