288/280 vs 280/272 cams.

[M3INABUFU]

Turner definitely does not have them in stock. Turner is ECS . ECS are the masters of saying they have something in stock to grab your money then have you wait forever to get your item with nothing but excuses.

I'd honestly beg to differ, I haven't had an issue with either as far as stock. If you'd like to reassure your purchase just call before spending the money.
But like I said beforehand, everything i'v ever ordered from Turner/ECS came without issue.

[bmw m3 s50]

You're currently going down the same rabbit hole I did, with 288/280 camshafts with required DLC coated rocker arms
which stated are currently on backorder until "late 2024" meaning we have to source alternatives if we want to go this route

Interested in the 280/272 setup, if anyone has in stock links. Already done one hell of a run around sourcing information.
The quicker and more reputable the lead, the better for future enthusiast and current members of the forum.

There's a set of 288/280 on Ebay going for $2999 that are used/older (not an option for me)
then there's the set on BimmerWorld going for $1649.99 but you still need said coated rocker arms.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Engine/Camshafts/Schrick-Camshafts-E46-M3-MZ3-MZ4-S54.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnv-vBhBdEiwABCYQA2YsHetqNy0VAd5F7daAqsAQUxfiUony4ro-Ulos10ARJJhCoJn48RoCAvoQAvD_BwE

Turner has them available (you will need 24 for a complete set)

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-201499-e46-m3-schrick-dlc-coated-rocker-arm-cam-follower/

Please let me know if any of this helps or if another member of the forum can correct any of the information i've provided.

Turner definitely does not have them in stock. Turner is ECS . ECS are the masters of saying they have something in stock to grab your money then have you wait forever to get your item with nothing but excuses.

[M3INABUFU]

You're currently going down the same rabbit hole I did, with 288/280 camshafts with required DLC coated rocker arms
which stated are currently on backorder until "late 2024" meaning we have to source alternatives if we want to go this route

Interested in the 280/272 setup, if anyone has in stock links. Already done one hell of a run around sourcing information.
The quicker and more reputable the lead, the better for future enthusiast and current members of the forum.

There's a set of 288/280 on Ebay going for $2999 that are used/older (not an option for me)
then there's the set on BimmerWorld going for $1649.99 but you still need said coated rocker arms.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Engine/Camshafts/Schrick-Camshafts-E46-M3-MZ3-MZ4-S54.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnv-vBhBdEiwABCYQA2YsHetqNy0VAd5F7daAqsAQUxfiUony4ro-Ulos10ARJJhCoJn48RoCAvoQAvD_BwE

Turner has them available (you will need 24 for a complete set)

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-201499-e46-m3-schrick-dlc-coated-rocker-arm-cam-follower/

Please let me know if any of this helps or if another member of the forum can correct any of the information i've provided.

[Gt4]

I have a used set of Schricks 280/272 cams, best option to install them would be new Schricks rockers arms or OEM rockers would be good too?

[Altaran]

Thank you both.

just to be clear, i have no problem to buy new rocker arms and my plan is to change all of them. My problem is that i need to change both cams and would love to uprade it to schricks. But then i «HAVE» to use schricks arms wich is not possible to get until late 2024, so then my question is what do i do? Dont want to damage the new cams with new OEM rockers and losse waranty and will need new replacement once again.

maybe CatCams 288/280 could be a alternative to the schricks

Yes, you can also get catcams together with their set of arms. That way you have warranty.

[Snagg30]

Thank you both.

just to be clear, i have no problem to buy new rocker arms and my plan is to change all of them. My problem is that i need to change both cams and would love to uprade it to schricks. But then i «HAVE» to use schricks arms wich is not possible to get until late 2024, so then my question is what do i do? Dont want to damage the new cams with new OEM rockers and losse waranty and will need new replacement once again.

maybe CatCams 288/280 could be a alternative to the schricks

[digger]

Hei everyone! I need some help, i have som wear on both my camshafts wich have done 174.000km, they need to be replaced and i am thinking to do 288/280 with new rockers from Schrick, but my problem is that Schrick is on back order until end of 2024 and they say among others that you can not use OEM parts. Any toughts?

is it a option to go for 280/272 cams? I see some places say you can use OEM as long as they are new. But here also i see some places mentions you «have» to use dlc coated from schricks

The 280/272 is a good proven option, you'll get differening viewpoints whether you can reuse the stock rockers but IMO your cam is worn that to me says the rockers are suspect as well so replacement would be mandatory if you arent going to follow schricks requirements.

[Altaran]

Hei everyone! I need some help, i have som wear on both my camshafts wich have done 174.000km, they need to be replaced and i am thinking to do 288/280 with new rockers from Schrick, but my problem is that Schrick is on back order until end of 2024 and they say among others that you can not use OEM parts. Any toughts?

is it a option to go for 280/272 cams? I see some places say you can use OEM as long as they are new. But here also i see some places mentions you «have» to use dlc coated from schricks

You don't have to use dlc coated rockers, but it's highly recommended. It doesn't matter what cam set you go with just make sure you use new rockers.

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[Snagg30]

Hei everyone! I need some help, i have som wear on both my camshafts wich have done 174.000km, they need to be replaced and i am thinking to do 288/280 with new rockers from Schrick, but my problem is that Schrick is on back order until end of 2024 and they say among others that you can not use OEM parts. Any toughts?

is it a option to go for 280/272 cams? I see some places say you can use OEM as long as they are new. But here also i see some places mentions you «have» to use dlc coated from schricks

[ac427]

I'm very lucky that I have Paul Smith aka Polclaude here to dyno tune it after.

Is Paul still around for tuning work?

[C///M]

Sorry I haven't kept up on the thread, but just looking at the last couple posts, I wanted to confirm, the rocker arms from the P45 and P54 (same parts) are indeed DLC rockers direct from BMW.

I don't have my documentation/research still on hand, but I used these with my 288/280 cams. I will double check the part number, I wasn't aware these were NLA.

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[1bluemcm]

Where can we source these?


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Seem to be completely unavailable.

[Randall921]

I am many others have used the BMW 320i / 11-33-7-549-034 rockers without issue.

Where can we source these?


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[duracellttu]

I am many others have used the BMW 320i / 11-33-7-549-034 rockers without issue.

Thanks for chiming in! Just wondering how you found out these parts are DLC coated? Google doesn't come up with any info on the P54 engine details. I know several owners have used them without issue.

[Martyn]

I am many others have used the BMW 320i / 11-33-7-549-034 rockers without issue.