{"title":"BMW M50 Performance upgrades","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe analog six that loves to be built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore turbos and software ran the show, the M50 gave BMW its first modern 24-valve straight six. Launched in 1990 for the E34 and E36 in 2.0 and 2.5 liter forms, it paired a tough iron block with a free-breathing alloy head and a willing redline. That rugged, over-engineered bottom end is why BMW M50 engine upgrades are still such a popular project three decades on, since the hardware tolerates far more than the factory ever asked of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVANOS or not, and why the block matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly cars are plain twin cam engines, while the 1992 TU update added single VANOS on the intake camshaft for a fatter low end without changing peak power much. For a builder, the more important detail sits lower down. The cast iron block shrugs off the boost and high rpm abuse that would worry an aluminium unit, which is exactly why the M50 became a favourite base for serious power long after the cars themselves got cheap. Combined with forgiving cylinder heads and a simple, robust valvetrain, it gives a tuner a rare thing: an engine that can be pushed hard without constant worry about the bottom end letting go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the two engines compare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is worth knowing which variant you have before choosing parts, since the 2.0 and the 2.5 behave quite differently on the road. The larger engine is the one most owners seek out for its torque and its long tuning history. The figures below cover the common European versions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"123\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"101\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"279\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"102\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM50B20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.0 L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003earound 148 hp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6750 rpm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM50B25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5 L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003earound 192 hp, 245 Nm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6500 rpm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM50B25TU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5 L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003earound 189 hp, single VANOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6500 rpm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with breathing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike any naturally aspirated six, the M50 responds first to better airflow. An induction kit such as the E36 325i 24v foam filter stocked here lets the engine draw cooler, less restricted air, and it pairs naturally with tubular headers and a freer exhaust. None of these parts are expensive or hard to fit, yet together they wake up the top end and make the most of that high redline. Sensible BMW M50 upgrades of this kind sharpen throttle response and add a hard-edged straight-six note while keeping the car perfectly usable and reliable on the road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoing further for real power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the breathing is sorted, the M50 opens up routes that few modern engines offer so cheaply. Because parts, donor cars and knowledge are all plentiful, you can step up in stages rather than committing to one expensive build at the start. Each path suits a different kind of owner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual throttle bodies for razor-sharp response and a proper race soundtrack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA standalone ECU to unlock full control over fuelling and ignition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForced induction, where the iron block earns its reputation for taking boost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lightened flywheel and uprated clutch to match the extra urgency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA platform that rewards the effort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew engines of this age stay this relevant to enthusiasts. Whether you keep it crisp and naturally aspirated or build toward a boosted track weapon, a considered set of BMW M50 performance upgrades turns a cheap, dependable classic into something genuinely special, and the strong foundation means the money you put in tends to last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"g45-x3-carbon-cold-air-intake-b58-b48","title":"G45 X3 Carbon Cold Air Intake (B58\/B48)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSijajni sesalni sistem iz ogljikovih vlaken za hladni zrak za najnovejši G45 X3 dovaja motorju čistejši, manj omejen pretok zraka, motornemu prostoru pa daje pravi dirkaški videz. Primeren je za M50 xDrive (B58 3.0L) ter xDrive20 in xDrive30e (B48 2.0L).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSesalni sistem se privije neposredno na tovarniške pritrdilne točke, brez rezanja, trajnih sprememb ali ponovnega mapiranja, zato deluje v celoti s serijskim ECU\/DME. 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