IN54NE: Part 3 - N54 Engine Preparation & Plans

IN54NE series Part 3: in this video I cover some of the engine reconditioning work and improvements made, and discuss the major components that will be used in the rebuild.
Total Budget: AU$48,000 (US$30,000)
Part 1: Vehicle purchase & transport: AU$8,000
Part 2: Weight reduction: AU$1,340
Part 3: Engine Preparation: AU$3,880
Budget remaining: AU$34,780
Products used in this video:
N54 Epoxy kit: Garian Wraps www.garianwraps.com/product-p...
Pinned Crank Hub kit: Turbo Systems www.turbosystems.info/product...
PPI Injector Bore Repair Kit
Engine machine work: Chris Milton Engines www.miltonengines.com.au
IN54NE Series
Part 1: Introduction. • IN54NE: Part 1 - Intro...
Part 2: Weight Reduction. • IN54NE: Part 2 - Weigh...
Part 3: This video
Part 4: TBA
Tech videos made along the way:
BMW N54 Head bolt upgrade: • BMW N54 Head Bolt Upgr...
BMW N54 PPI injector bore repair inserts and Direct Injection delete plugs: • PPI injector bore repa...
Review of epoxy process: in production
Real Dipstick video: yet to be made

[@ethanw1982]

Great video of the build , inspiration for me to get back into mine! Thanks!

[@DarkePeak]

Thanks, what are your build plans?

[@josephkelly4893]

Just found your channel bloke, great to see an Aussie with such depth of knowledge. Will be following your progress, motor looks like it’s going to go hard

[@DarkePeak]

Thanks 👍

[@CoyoteAUS]

Awesome video Mark 👍

[@mcdoob]

Heck ya mark!

[@bridgetrobertson7134]

You guys have dirt cheap machine work available to you. I can't even find a shop to do basic chevy motors. Much less anyone I would trust with a BMW. Especially the ones with coated cylinders like N52. So, I have a couple motors sitting around that I can't do much with.

[@DarkePeak]

Which part of the world are you in? I thought the prices I paid in Australia for machine work (decking, facing, honing) was very reasonable, but the US$750 for replacing valve guides and cutting seats seemed less reasonable (but still acceptable).

[@trondaas9685]

Hi. Some question to you regarding the ARP 2000 studs: - What is the total length of the stud ? - How long is the M11x1.5 treads (block end)? - How long is the 7/16" treads ( nut end) ?

[@DarkePeak]

I will take a measurement for you on the weekend

[@DarkePeak]

Total length 152mm M11 thread: 36mm 7/16 thread: 24mm

[@trondaas9685]

@@DarkePeak Thank you, it looks like the ARP stud used is ATP5.975-2B (Total length: 151.765 mm)

[@trondaas9685]

Hmmm, an alternative might be ARP ATP5.950-2LUB (Total length: 151.130 mm), this also have longer threads.

[@user-br2db8vx5t]

You’re doing exactly what I’m doing. Filled my block drilled it all off that. I’m nervous with drilling the head and it being 100% centered. I don’t want to lift my head. Can you help?

[@DarkePeak]

I presume you are referring to the holes for the NS300L inserts. That kit comes with a locating dowel to centre the drilling guide over the existing hole. Shown about 1min40sec in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHncYWqpn9yhecksi=ZTNMVGkEpNLls26a

[@user-br2db8vx5t]

I already drilled and put the inserts in. I’m talking about drilling the head and keeping g the head centered on the block

[@DarkePeak]

@@user-br2db8vx5t ok, I cover the head drilling part about 34 mins into that same video (to centre the 11mm hole drilled in the head). Then the M11 corner studs is going to centre the head on the block. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHncYWqpn9yhecksi=xaYhShFZyOSPOsGc

[@raymak6129]

how strong is the epoxy? im deciding between this type of epoxy or the defcon aluminum paste

[@DarkePeak]

After drilling, cutting, filing and hitting it (leftover piece) I have no concerns about the strength. The current world fastest N54 is an epoxy closed deck (8.16s 1/4 mile).

[@raymak6129]

@@DarkePeak thanks for the info, this epoxy is def more user-friendly than aluminium paste

[@Innoxiousx]

Just casually picking up main bearings in Israel 🤣

[@DarkePeak]

Haha. Yes, just 3 days after Iran fired 300 drones and missiles.