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1991 - 1999 (E36) (1991 - 1999) The first modern 3 Series, the E36, was the model that paved the way for the 3 Series to be named "Car of the Year" every year since the model was driving off showroom floors. Radically redesigned in 1992, the E36 was not the same 3 Series as the E21 and E30. Larger, less boxy in design, and equipped with a dual overhead cam engine, multilink rear suspension, and a more finished interior, the E36 balances sport with luxury.

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Old 11-08-2009, 06:05 PM
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shaving head

how many thousands can you shave off the s52 head b4 piston to valve clearance becomes an issue ?
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Old 11-08-2009, 06:08 PM
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Should say on the head or in the manual.
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From Bentley:

Absolute minimum head height: 5.494 inches

Maximum machining limit: .014 inch

If more then .012 is machined then you must use a .3mm head gasket
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Old 11-09-2009, 05:30 PM
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cool deal thanks for the info
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no does that differ if you have different cams??? i have a 325i but want to install s50 cams and deck the head for compression bump.
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