Picking the Best S52 Pistons for Your Build
If you're tearing down a BMW E36 M3 engine, you're eventually going to have to make a choice about your s52 pistons. It's one of those "while I'm in there" moments that can either make your life a lot easier or turn into a massive headache if you pick the wrong setup. The S52 is a legendary motor—the iron-block heart of the late-90s M3 in the States—and while it's pretty stout from the factory, the pistons are usually the first thing people look at when they want to push more power or just ensure the engine lasts another 200,000 miles. ...