Crest Automotive Tuning - A) ENGINE PERFORMANCE (See also forced induction & remapping sections)

Product Code: vmdskit

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This 6 Cylinder Dry Sump Oil System was originally designed for race cars and have been running successfully for 5 reliable years.

This BMW 6 Cylinder Dry Sump Kit fits the following engines: M50, M52, M52TU, M54, S50, S50 Euro, S52, S52 Euro, S54.

Kits feature:
-CAD designed and CNC machined billet aluminum parts
Help ensure positive lubrication
-Increased oiling system reliability under all cornering conditions
-Underdrive Hardcoat Anodized pulley system
-Underdrive pulley features a step on the back to allow installation of aftermarket crank trigger pulleys
-Toothed belt system
-Peterson Oil Pump which is the best in the industry

Kit Includes the following parts:
-Peterson 4 Stage Dry Sump Pump
-Peterson Pump Pulley
-Dry sump tank
-CV Pump Drive Pulley & Washer & Bolt
-Motorsports Underdrive Pulley & Adaptor
-Pump Mounting Bracket with hardware and spacers
-Motorsports Oil Filter Housing Replacement Plate
-2 Dry Sump Pump Belts
-2 -12 Inline Scavenge Filters
-Dry sump pan
-Fittings

Oil lines are NOT included as different cars and set ups will require differing line lengths and fittings etc, and we are happy to provide these at extra cost.

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 20.00 Kg

Product Code: aaeoilblock

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BMW has always been a great car but lacks certain components to be truly Ultimate. One being the proverbial oil pressure gauge. To help resolve this dilemma, one has to resort to the aftermarket like VDO, Autometer, AEM, etc. to source such a gauge. You can make your selection based on size, face back light, digital or analog, and electronic or mechanical. Regardless of your selection, you have to tap into the oil artery to monitor the engine oil pressure.

The Active Autowerke ODB, Oil Distribution Block was created just to solve this problem.

- With a 12x1.50mm pitch, it mounts in the original position of the factory oil pressure switch, eliminating the need to drill or tap.
- Retains the factory oil pressure switch to still satisfy the oil warning light in the instrument cluster.
- Has a dedicated port to install an additional electric oil pressure sender or fitting to connect a mechanical oil pressure feed.
- Can be used by turbochargers or superchargers requiring an oil feed source

Design feature of the Active Autowerke ODB
- Has to be small and compact. One could drill and tap a block of aluminum to do the task, but... The ODB is the smallest 2 part ODB on the market currently for BMW application today
- With a 2 part unit, the rotating design allows for a FULL 360 degree rotation. This allows the sender (regardless of size) to rotate as it fits against the oil filter housing without any interference
- Engine bay picture shows a BMW E9x M3 S65 V8 with oil pressure sender installed using a ODB-KIT. Look at the space constraints. A small size and flexible 360 degree rotation comes in very handy.
- CNC machining allows multiple wrench placements to ensure a secure torque
- 12mm x 1.50mm pitch makes the installation factory like for most BMWs
- 1/8-27NPT suitable for most aftermarket senders currently produced
- Complete with (2) crush rings for a seamless installation

NOTE: Factory oil pressure sender and / or VDO oil pressure sender NOT INCLUDED with ODB-KIT .

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 0.50 Kg

Product Code: vs39rad

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This E39 VAC Aluminum Radiator is 100% all aluminum construction. It is designed as a direct replacement for the OEM radiator and utilizes the factory fan shroud and expansion tank.

Fits all E39 1996-Up.

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 5.00 Kg

Product Code: hopm54

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Please note, the price listed here is for the complete kit comprising of : -
- reconditioned pump
- Uprated sprocket
- Chain, and tensioner with guide

We can also sell you just the uprated sprocket and bolts ands washers, please enquire for price

The M54 (and M52TU) oil pumps are a sore spot for many - especially for those who have raised their rev limits or spend a lot of time at high RPMs. The single nut holding the sprocket to the rotor shaft vibrates loose over time causing loss of oil pressure and catastrophic damage to the engine in a matter of seconds. There are many things that cause this to occur: A worn chain, worn sprockets and crank harmonics (on the M54B30). A common “fix” is to weld the nut to the shaft and ‘send it’, however, due to the chain slap from a worn chain/sprockets this ends up snapping the shaft instead of loosening the nut.

The overlooked design from BMW can be fixed long-term without welding the inside of your engine and without great expense (especially compared to the price of a new engine) with a chain tensioner and a 7-bolt oil pump. The tensioning unit we currently use is in OEM application in other vehicles and is proven over many years to reduce the standard M54 chain slap on even old, worn chains. The oil pumps we modify use a custom machined hardened shaft with completely overhauled internals and a custom built sprocket. The sprocket is then held to the shaft with up to 7 hardened bolts and genuine NordLock anti-vibration washers (we will supply with 4 bolts and 3 nordlock washers - see product photos).

*SEE ALSO billet insert upgrade kit HERE

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 3.00 Kg

Product Code: csf8066

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CSF Engine Oil Cooler (BOSS - Dual Pass - Race - Universal) 8066

-10 AN male fitting for inlet and outlet

The CSF "BOSS" Oil Cooler came to be after CSF was made aware of the need for a high flow, high performance oil cooler for the most demanding of applications.

Features of the CSF BOSS Premium Dual-Pass Univeral Oil Cooler

-10 AN MALE (inlet/Outlet Connections)
- Dual Pass Turbulated 8-Row Core with high density multi-louvered fin pitch
- 100% TIG Welded cast endtank design
- Flipable Universal Design allowing inlet/outlet position on either side
- 2 M8 Mounting Bosses (with steel helicoil)
- Heavy Duty Bar/Plate construction for durability and strength (ideal for external front bumper placement)
- Unique semi-gloss / matte black powdercoat finish using thermal rejection paint
- Overall Dimensions in inches: 22 L x 5 H x 2.25" wide
- This is a universal product and is not made for any specific vehicle. Universal products may require additional parts and labour for installation.

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 12.00 Kg

Product Code: vcdfcl-1

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Preserve your limited slip differential. When your differential's oil temp gets too high, you lose horsepower and risk CDF (Catastrophic Differential Failure). There is only one way to control it, and that is with a Differential Oil Cooler Kit. You can install this kit underneath the car or inside the boot.

This kit is supplied with:

Differential Oil Pump
Mocal Differential Cooler
All Fittings Necessary to Complete Install
10 ft length -10 Aeroquip Hose
Instructions

Some post 2006 applications may require slight alterations to fittings.

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 6.00 Kg

Product Code: sg84007

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NEW, updated design allowing for more applications!

The Oil Cooler Fitting kit allows greater flexibility in the routing of oil cooler lines. Standard oil coolers utilize “hard lines” which can cause fitment issues for cars with superchargers, Accusumps, or other aftermarket performance parts. This kit replaces the oil cooler hard lines with two engineered -10 AN fittings, mounting bracket, and O-rings. Flexible braided hoses can then be run to the oil cooler which eliminates routing issues from supercharges, intakes, and other components. The brackets are CNC machined stainless steel and the -10 AN fittings are lightweight aluminum.

THIS NEW REVISED Kit fits E36 Euro oil filter housing, E36 Euro oil cooler, E46 M3 stock oil filter housing, E46 M3 stock oil cooler, and works great with aftermarket oil coolers.

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 1.00 Kg

Product Code: vmswpmp

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Now for a limited time this pump comes with lifetime warranty!
This completely new water pump is the solution to your cooling issues. This pump will flow up to 20% more than your factory pump and will help prevent the cavitation that causes overheating.

Up to 20% Increase In Flow
Stainless Steel Impeller
Twice As Efficient as Factory Pump
Much Less Parasitic Drag Than Other Pumps

Fits most 1992-2005 24V engines including E34 525i, E36 325i, 328i, US M3 3.0L and 3.2L and E39 528i.

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 6.00 Kg

Product Code: hmse36oilbaf

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Hard Motorsport E36 & Z3 Oil Pan Baffle Is a must for any track operations of the E36 Chassis.

Fits all M50 & M52 engines BUT not the Euro S50 variants.

Baffling is used to keep oil near the oil pump pickup during track conditions when the oil is being sloshed in the pan during heavy braking, cornering, and acceleration.

PLEASE NOTE: THE WEIGHT LISTED BELOW REFERS TO VOLUMETRIC SHIPPING WEIGHT AND NOT ACTUAL PRODUCT WEIGHT

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 13.00 Kg

Product Code: hopm54bil

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As can be common on standard M52TU/M54 oil pumps, the left-hand-thread nut can vibrate itself loose or, if the nut is tacked in place, the pump shaft itself shears at high RPM causing serious internal damage to the engine. This simple to fit, full billet design combines brand new genuine BMW parts with our own stronger shaft and custom billet front face to create a practically “bulletproof” upgrade to the weaker original pump which doesn’t require periodic checks on torque.

Along with the pump insert itself you will receive two new o-rings (one for the pressure regulation valve, one for the oil pick-up pipe), all required hardware to fit the insert to your original pump body, an oil pump chain tensioner and a full instructional guide to help you through the fitting process.

This insert includes a brand new inner rotor and is as easy to fit as unbolting the original face and replacing with our new unit.

Features :
-Custom machined billet oil pump face to fit perfectly onto the original pump
-Brand neew inner oil pump rotor from BMW
-Strong shaft which has proven itself over the last 4 years as being the strongest on the market
-Brand new o-rings to replace old, worn parts
-Full instructional guide included including torque settings
-Fit and forget item
-Custom laser-cut hardened sprocket which can be replaced if ever required

** SEE ALSO the Hopwood complot uprated oil pump kit HERE

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 2.00 Kg

Product Code: vcpan

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This is a custom made aluminum pan specifically engineered for dry sump use, not just a modified stock pan. required if buying a dry sump kit.

-6061 T6 heavy duty flange
-(3003 aluminum)TIG welded construction built on a fixture to maintain flat pan rail
-Welded in fittings and drain plug
-Internal screen
-Internal manifold
-3 pick up points for use with 4 stage pump

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 12.00 Kg

Product Code: vcoilp

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Ever have an oil pump sprocket retaing nut back off and lose oil pressure? How about shearing off the oil pump shaft with the sprocket and nut still attached and then losing your engine? Well, IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU with the original oil pump sprocket. UPGRADE your oil pump with this Oil Pump Upgrade Kit and safeguard yourself against silly oil pump failures. Kit is easy to install but requires a press.

Available for the following engines:

M52tu
M54tu
S50 M3
S52 M3
S54 M3
Z4M
M60
M62 (E39 M5)
* PLEASE STATE EXACT MODEL WHEN ORDERING.

Oil Pump Upgrade Kit include most or all the following parts,(varies by model) :
-New design oil pump shaft
-New design oil pump sprocket
-New Key for Scavange Section
-Grade 8 retaining hardware

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 2.00 Kg

Product Code: vcolbaf

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An Oil Pan Baffle is an essential upgrade for a high power and / or tracked vehicle.
These baffle are designed to keep oil surrounding the oil pick-up tube at all times, so preventing oil starvation of the engine under hard cornering and acceleration loads.
This part is VITAL as a significant loss of oil pressure will lead to catastrophic engine failure.
Images and price shown here is for the V8 S65 engine, but we offer baffles for most BMW engines, please cal or
E-Mail us for more info / prices .

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 4.00 Kg

Product Code: vracoil

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This kit features components made in-house in the USA to our motorsports standards for superior fitment and reliability. These kits have found their way on to all of our VAC racing vehicles and vehicles around the world. Thanks to quality components; they survive for years and years on the track with no issues.

Upgraded and improved constantly since inception to make sure it is the easiest to install and the best functioning product available.

Super high quality A/N fittings and lines, heat exchanger and CNC'ed components combined for a direct replacement/upgrade for your current setup. This systems flexibility allows it to be used by any racer as it can install in any way you wish. The addition of of an in-line thermostat allows street use without a problem.

This kit features a Billet Aluminum Racing Oil Filter Housing made from 6061 T6 aluminum. The two piece design allows direct replacement of factory housing and maintains alternator and power steering in their original locations.

Features:
•Allows easy instal Dry Sump or Acu-sump Kits.
•Provides oil temp, oil pressure, and VANOS line ports.
•Excellent for F/I setups like Turbos or S/Cs that require an oil feed line.
•Supplied with AN fittings and P/S Pump Spacers.
•More than full two pounds lighter than factory housing.
•Allows for easy service of components beneath intake manifold.
•Simplifies plumbing of remote oil cooler in all applications.
•Can be used on the street with the addition of in-line thermostat and filter.

Oil Cooler Sizes:
11 x 11" Cooler (most cooling effect) & 11 x 8" Cooler 11 x 5" Cooler (easiest to install)

NOTE: kit prices may vary slightly dependant on exact model and size of cooler required.

Also available at extra cost for this kit :
-Reusable In-line Racing Oil Filter £128.00
-Add External Thermostat ( for street car use) £155.00

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 5.00 Kg

Product Code: voilbar

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This Remote Oil Sensor Manifold is designed to facilitate the installation of Oil Pressure or Temp sensor/s.

Originally designed so that the S14 owner can send oil to this manifold, install an aftermarket gauge and still maintain the OEM "emergency oil pressure" dummy light- it had become popular as a quasi-universal item.

Popular on cars that read artificially higher oil temps at the sensor due to the location of the exhaust manifolds or other issues.

•(1) 1/8 NPT Inlet
•(2) Sensor holes: 1/8 NPT + 12x1.5 Metric

This manifold is designed for easy installation with two mounting holes to sheet metal.

Notes:
•Sensors and fittings are sold separately.
•(Due to the fact oil doesn't flow through this type of manifold, Oil temp is not a recommended use for this piece, pressure is ideal).

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 2.00 Kg

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Direct replacement oil filter housing lid incorporating two threaded ports to allow connection of aftermarket gauges ( Eg: oil pressure and oil temperature).

This version is suitable for the following engines :
BMW E30.E36.E36/M3.E46/M3
M40.M42.M50.S50.S52.S54

Please refer to alternate listing on Variations Section (use red link button at top right) for lid to suit the following:

BMW E36/328.E46
M44.M52.M52TU.M54

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 1.00 Kg

Product Code: modstat

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Motorsport Thermostat 55C (Also fits E36 M3 engine).

A Genuine BMW part this thermostat opens at a much lower temperature than stock to keep your S54 engine (or Euro S50/S52 engine) running cooler in race and / or tuned applications, as well as street use in hot climates .

CALL US FOR VERY BEST PRICES

Fitting Time: 2.50 hours.
Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 3.00 Kg

Product Code: vcmsalurad

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This Aluminum Radiator is 100% all aluminum construction. It is designed as a direct replacement for the OEM radiator and utilizes the factory fan shroud and expansion tank.
Increases cooling efficiancy and helps prevent overheating under hard use or hot climates.

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 7.00 Kg

Product Code: vmugoilp

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An excellent upgrade for those who race or have a modified / higher power engines, this is the best OE style oil pump available anywhere.

Lubrication issues are a common killer of BMW engines. The dual-pickup pump is much better than standard single pickup but this pump is a dramatic improvement over both.

This oil pump starts with an OEM housing (either supplied by you, or as a core from us at extra cost) that is expertly modified to provide higher volume and improved reliability over stock.

Effective lubrication is critical to all high performance engines, especially the high specific output S54 & S50. The S54 especially, with its narrow rod bearings is sensitive to oil starvation and bearing failure. Assuring that your engine will not fail due to a poor lubrication is crucial during all operating conditions.

This pump features two important upgrades:

1) Engineered using the Oil Pump Upgrade reinforcement kit (as featured elesewhere in this section) integrated in it's design; giving a stronger gear drive mechanism for much lower likelihood of the common pump failures on the track or hard road use.

2) Fitted with custom gear set with a larger sweep area to the pump mechanism, increasing volume by 22%.

Important Notes about this Service:
A good used or new oil pump is required for this conversion service. Therefore there are 3 options:

1 – We send you a new OEM BMW Oil Pump with the high volume converson and oil pump upgrade kit installed., and charge you extra the cost of this new core pump, in addition to the cost quoted on this page for the actual upgrade service.
2 – You send us your OEM BMW S54 or S50B32 Euro Oil Pump ahead of time and we perform the upgrade on your pump
3 – Occasionally we have a stock of good reconditioned S54 pumps that we can perform the service to, which is good if you don’t want to buy a brand new pump, please enquire.

PLEASE CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS & BEST PRICES.
(as example, typical 2017 cost of fully uprated pump including supply of a 2nd hand OEM core unit would be approximately £950.00 inc vat )

Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 7.00 Kg