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MAIN BEARING SET |
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| Part# | ||
| 5M1538H |
5M1538HX |
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| Sizes | STD, .025, .25, .50 | STD |
| Oil Clearance | Standard | + 0.001" Extra |
| Half Type | Upper & Lower | |
| Material | Tri-metal | |
| Min Std Shaft Size | 2.3611in / 59.971mm | |
| Max Std Shaft Size | 2.3618in / 59.990mm | |
| Min Std Tunnel Size | 2.5591in / 65.000mm | |
| Max Std Tunnel Size | 2.5598in / 65.019mm | |
| Max Wall at Crown | 0.0980in / 2.490mm | 0.0930in / 2.478mm |
| Max Overall Length |
0.787in / 20.00mm #1,2,4,5 0.982in / 24.94mm #3 thrust |
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| Notes | ||
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Diagram |
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Product detailed specification |
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Model number |
BMIVN-1006/L |
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Head diameter |
37.00mm |
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Stem diameter |
6.98mm |
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Length |
123.00mm |
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Material |
Black nitrided stainless steel |
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Fits for |
BMW M3, M5 - 2.3, 2.5, 3.6, 3.8 (S14B23, S14B25, S38B36, S38B38) |

Spring data:
Seat pressure - 75lbs @ 36.50mm
Open (lift) pressure - 155lbs @ 10.00mm
Spring coil bind - 23.20mm
Max lift - 12mm
Rate - 8 lbs./mm
Wide end spring outer diameter - 24.40mm
Wide end spring inner diameter - 17.60mm
Narrow end spring outer diameter - 21.00mm
Narrow end spring inner diameter - 14.30mm
Kit includes:
Single springs - 24 pcs. SPR-FE20N54-BE
Retainers - 12 pcs. RET-BMN54-TI (5mm)
Retainers - 12 pcs. RET-BMN54-TE (6mm)







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Part number starting with 330 |
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Athena advantages |
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Reinforced material |
Asbestos free composite raw material OE approved |
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Stainless steel ring (AISI304) |
Separate stainless steel rings assure maximum sealing around cylinder bore also on NOS and/or turbo charged engine where boost is over 2 bars. No head and block machining required |
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Silicon beading |
Silicon-based beading is applied on critical areas to improve sealing around all cooling water and oil passages |
