BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - View Single Post - The N54 engine pistons are cast (and not forged).

Brian_VACsales · 10-18-2011, 09:26 PM

Would like to see the inside.

I'm going to try and figure this out once and for all. We are a MAHLE dealer and even we got mixed answers.

Pistons:
Up to 7/07 - 11257561698
8/07 – 11/09 – 11257577581

I think there were at least 2 mfgrs who supplied BMW. When I worked at a large mfgr, we would sometimes change suppliers and not change the part number.

I can say, CP pistons and Carrillo rods are better than any stock components, forged or not

Stronger + lighter = win.

We have sold quite a few sets of pistons and connecting rods already. Some badass N54s should be popping up soon

10-18-2011, 09:26 PM	#205
Brian_VACsales Captain 193 Rep 933 Posts Drives: E92 M3 VF Supercharged, 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Would like to see the inside. I'm going to try and figure this out once and for all. We are a MAHLE dealer and even we got mixed answers. Pistons: Up to 7/07 - 11257561698 8/07 – 11/09 – 11257577581 I think there were at least 2 mfgrs who supplied BMW. When I worked at a large mfgr, we would sometimes change suppliers and not change the part number. I can say, CP pistons and Carrillo rods are better than any stock components, forged or not Stronger + lighter = win. We have sold quite a few sets of pistons and connecting rods already. Some badass N54s should be popping up soon __________________ Brian Casella Sales Representative, VAC Motorsports Office: 215.462.4666 \| Fax: 215.462.4667 EXT 13 \| Email: brian@vacmotorsports.com
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