The BMW M52 engine was a 2.8 liter straight-six engine that powered the Z3 2.8, E36 328i, E39 528i, and more. With so many different applications, the M52 is incredibly popular, especially as it becomes an easy candidate to swap into older models for a bump in power and reliability. If you have an M52 in any of your BMWs, you probably want to keep it running for a long time and performing the way it should. We have you covered with all the best brands and highest quality manufacturers here in our industry-leading catalog.
The M52 intake manifold isn’t quite what it's M50 predecessor was. Upgrade your M52 intake manifold with our helpful kits to convert yours for more power and better responsiveness.
BMW is known for high performance and cooling issues. Tackle M52 cylinder head gasket, cylinder head, and head bolt maintenance with our service kits, parts and accessories.
The BMW M52 is aging, there’s no way around that fact. Make sure your M52 maintenance stays on schedule and all your upgrades come from brands you trust. Our industry-leading M52 parts catalog has everything you need to get the jump on your next project.
Our constantly expanding library of articles is waiting for you to explore while you wait on your next M52 parts and upgrades. Go check out some DIY guides, adventures, build showcases, and more. We have tons of content ready to fill the gaps between the times you’re driving or working on your BMW and always adding more. ECS Blog
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