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Tig: Move FAQ table to the top of the page

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 The BMW E28, produced from 1981 to 1988, was the second generation of the 5 Series and featured a wide range of engines tailored to different markets worldwide.
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 See [[M20 - e2i Conversion]].
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Tig: Add Engine FAQs table from Tech FAQ migrations

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Add Engine FAQs table from Tech FAQ migrations

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 See [[M20 - e2i Conversion]].
-=== Engine FAQs ===
+== Engine FAQs ==
-* [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=60306 M30B35 Swap]
+See also the [https://forums.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=60306 M30B35 Swap] forum FAQ.
 [[Category:E28 Information]]

Tig: Link M30 cooling bleed FAQ from Engines

2026-08-13T22:12:03Z

Link M30 cooling bleed FAQ from Engines

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	* [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=60306 M30B35 Swap]		* [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=60306 M30B35 Swap]
	* [[M30 Engine Rebuild Tips & FAQ]]		* [[M30 Engine Rebuild Tips & FAQ]]
			* [[M30 Cooling System Bleeding]]

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Tig: Rewrite Azure blob URLs to forums.mye28.com/manuals and local banner after R2 migration

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Rewrite Azure blob URLs to forums.mye28.com/manuals and local banner after R2 migration

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	The BMW E28, produced from 1981 to 1988, was the second generation of the 5 Series and featured a wide range of engines tailored to different markets worldwide.		The BMW E28, produced from 1981 to 1988, was the second generation of the 5 Series and featured a wide range of engines tailored to different markets worldwide.

Tig at 19:42, 5 August 2025

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	The BMW E28, produced from 1981 to 1988, was the second generation of the 5 Series and featured a wide range of engines tailored to different markets worldwide.		The BMW E28, produced from 1981 to 1988, was the second generation of the 5 Series and featured a wide range of engines tailored to different markets worldwide.

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	See [[M20 - e2i Conversion]].		See [[M20 - e2i Conversion]].

			=== Engine FAQs ===

			* [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=60306 M30B35 Swap]
			* [[M30 Engine Rebuild Tips & FAQ]]

	[[Category:E28 Information]]		[[Category:E28 Information]]

Tig: /* M30 Series */

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M30 Series

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	** 1766cc, SOHC, fuel-injected.		** 1766cc, SOHC, fuel-injected.
	** Power: 105 hp (77 kW).		** Power: 105 hp (77 kW).
	** Markets: Europe.

	~~==== M30 Series ====~~

	* '''M30B20''' (520i):
	** 1991cc, SOHC, fuel-injected.
	** Power: 123 hp (92 kW).
	** Markets: Europe.		** Markets: Europe.

Tig: /* M88/S38 High-Performance Engines */

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M88/S38 High-Performance Engines

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	==== M88/S38 High-Performance Engines ====		==== M88/S38 High-Performance Engines ====

	* '''M88/3''' (~~M535i,~~ M5):		* '''M88/3''' (M5):
	** 3453cc, DOHC, individual throttle bodies.		** 3453cc, DOHC, individual throttle bodies.
	** Power: 286 hp (210 kW).		** Power: 286 hp (210 kW).

Tig: /* M54 */

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M54

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-== Engines ==
+The BMW E28, produced from 1981 to 1988, was the second generation of the 5 Series and featured a wide range of engines tailored to different markets worldwide.
-The four models available at the launch of the E28 were the 518, 520i, 525i and 528i. With the 518 using a straight-four petrol engine and the other three models using a straight-six petrol engine. Over the course of the E28 model, the following models were added: the 524d and 524td using diesel engines, the 518i (a fuel-injected version of the 518), the 525e/528e as fuel-economy models, and the upper-specification 533i, 535i, M535i, and M5 models.
+=== Summary by Region ===
-A liquid petroleum gas (LPG) option was introduced for some petrol engines in 1984.
+* '''Europe''': Full range, including low-displacement economy models like the 518 and 518i, as well as high-performance models like the M535i and M5.
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Tig at 16:02, 1 January 2025

2025-01-01T16:02:18Z

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	== Engines ==		== Engines ==
	~~[[File:M30B35in535is.jpg\|thumb\|M30B35 in an 87 535is]]~~
	The E28 was the first 5 Series produced with diesel engines (the 524d and 524td models) and with a petrol model specifically aimed at increased fuel economy (525e/528e model).		The E28 was the first 5 Series produced with diesel engines (the 524d and 524td models) and with a petrol model specifically aimed at increased fuel economy (525e/528e model).

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	== E28 Engine Swaps ==		== E28 Engine Swaps ==
	Common swaps include		Common swaps include
	[[File:~~S54 in an E28~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~300x300px~~]]		=== M30B35 ===
			[[File:M30B35in535is.jpg\|thumb\|M30B35 in an 87 535is]]The M30B35 is the final iteration of BMW's M30 engine series, featuring a displacement of 3430cc and a compression ratio of 9:1. It was installed in late-production 1987-1989 E24 635CSi, 1988-1992 E32 735i/L, and 1988-1993 E34 535i models. This engine produces 208 hp at 5700 rpm and 225 ft-lb of torque at 4000 rpm. Notable identifiers include a valve cover labeled "BMW" and an intake manifold with "3.5" cast on the plenum.

	~~=== M30B35 ===~~
	See the [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=60306 M30B35 Swap] Tech FAQ.		See the [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=60306 M30B35 Swap] Tech FAQ.

	=== S54 ===		=== S54 ===
			[[File:S54 in an E28.jpg\|thumb\|300x300px]]The S54 is the high-performance iteration of BMW's inline-six engine series, featuring a displacement of 3246cc and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. It was installed in the 2001–2006 E46 M3, 2001–2002 Z3 M Coupe/Roadster, and 2006–2008 Z4 M Coupe/Roadster models. This engine produces 333 hp at 7900 rpm and 262 ft-lb of torque at 4900 rpm in its standard configuration. Notable identifiers include an individual throttle body system for each cylinder, a high-revving valvetrain, and a distinctive cast aluminum valve cover labeled "BMW M Power."

	These threads have tons on info on S54 swaps:		These threads have tons on info on S54 swaps:

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	=== M54 ===		=== M54 ===
	~~See~~ ...		The M54 is a naturally aspirated inline-six engine from BMW's M family, featuring a displacement range of 2494cc to 2979cc depending on the variant (M54B25, M54B30). It was installed in a wide range of BMW models from 2000 to 2006, including the E46 3 Series, E39 5 Series, E60 5 Series, E53 X5, Z3, and Z4. In its most powerful form, the M54B30 produces 225 hp at 5900 rpm and 214 ft-lb of torque at 3500 rpm. Notable identifiers include a magnesium valve cover, a variable-length intake manifold, and the use of BMW's VANOS variable valve timing system for improved efficiency and performance.

			=== M20 - e2i Conversion ===
			The '''M20 "e2i" conversion''' is a popular modification for BMW enthusiasts seeking to enhance the performance of the M20B27 engine found in "eta" models by integrating components from the higher-revving M20B25 "i" engine. This conversion combines the torque-rich characteristics of the eta engine with the improved airflow and higher RPM capabilities of the "i" engine.

			See [[M20 - e2i Conversion]].

	== E28 Engine Information ==		== E28 Engine Information ==
	[[Category:E28 Information]]		[[Category:E28 Information]]

Tig at 15:26, 31 December 2024

2024-12-31T15:26:51Z

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	== E28 Engine Information ==		== E28 Engine Information ==
			[[Category:E28 Information]]