Looking for a damaged 2009 and up head

Hobbs64 · 08-31-2017, 08:55 AM

The title says it all. I'm looking for a used N52 head from the 2009 and up car. I don't mind if it has cam ledge issues as I am going to machine out the valve-tronic. Please forgive the section placement. I know someone in here is likely to have what I'm looking to find. I would prefer someone from around Ohio, as the part will be getting shopped to Cleveland. Please pm me if you have something. Thanks.

hassmaschine · 08-31-2017, 09:35 AM

there's a ton of them on ebay.

CobraMarty · 08-31-2017, 10:27 AM

I have 2 for 2007. What is the difference for the 2009?

mad1stgen · 08-31-2017, 10:27 AM

I have a 2011 N52 head with 50k miles. No lifter tick, or any other issues.
It was removed due to lower engine block damage.
Located in Metro Detroit, can meet up closer to Toledo, Ohio if needed.
Shipping obviously is no issue either.

hassmaschine · 08-31-2017, 10:40 AM

would be a shame to hack up such a clean/low miles head though. How much you want for it? I'm actually thinking on my N52 build, I'm not going to use the head that came with the engine anyway - other than maybe for experimentation..

Hobbs64 · 08-31-2017, 11:32 AM

Holy thread jack! Hass, you are thief...lol.

Hobbs64 · 08-31-2017, 11:37 AM

Cobra,

Supposedly, there is a design change to avoid the dreaded ticking....

hassmaschine · 08-31-2017, 11:40 AM

lol

if you're building a race engine, just make solid shims.. they bleed out at high RPM anyway. I was looking at the lifters and it would be relatively simple to do. you could probably even convert the stock ones to be "solid" - the only need an oil hole to lubricate the end of the rocker.

Hobbs64 · 08-31-2017, 02:11 PM

Mad,

I sent you a PM.

mad1stgen · 08-31-2017, 03:31 PM

Replied. Shoot me an email at address provided.

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Hobbs64 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Looking for a damaged 2009 and up head The title says it all. I'm looking for a used N52 head from the 2009 and up car. I don't mind if it has cam ledge issues as I am going to machine out the valve-tronic. Please forgive the section placement. I know someone in here is likely to have what I'm looking to find. I would prefer someone from around Ohio, as the part will be getting shopped to Cleveland. Please pm me if you have something. Thanks.
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hassmaschine Major General 3973 Rep 7,215 Posts Drives: "NBO" 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	there's a ton of them on ebay.
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CobraMarty Major 619 Rep 1,402 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi e90 + e92 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: BimmerMILVs.com iTrader: (7)	I have 2 for 2007. What is the difference for the 2009?
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mad1stgen Master Wagon Builder 409 Rep 876 Posts Drives: 2015 F wagon S55/6MT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Metro Detroit/Tampa Bay iTrader: (57)	I have a 2011 N52 head with 50k miles. No lifter tick, or any other issues. It was removed due to lower engine block damage. Located in Metro Detroit, can meet up closer to Toledo, Ohio if needed. Shipping obviously is no issue either. Attached Images
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hassmaschine Major General 3973 Rep 7,215 Posts Drives: "NBO" 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	would be a shame to hack up such a clean/low miles head though. How much you want for it? I'm actually thinking on my N52 build, I'm not going to use the head that came with the engine anyway - other than maybe for experimentation..
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Hobbs64 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Holy thread jack! Hass, you are thief...lol.
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08-31-2017, 11:37 AM	#7
Hobbs64 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Cobra, Supposedly, there is a design change to avoid the dreaded ticking....
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hassmaschine Major General 3973 Rep 7,215 Posts Drives: "NBO" 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	lol if you're building a race engine, just make solid shims.. they bleed out at high RPM anyway. I was looking at the lifters and it would be relatively simple to do. you could probably even convert the stock ones to be "solid" - the only need an oil hole to lubricate the end of the rocker.
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Hobbs64 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Mad, I sent you a PM.
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08-31-2017, 03:31 PM	#10
mad1stgen Master Wagon Builder 409 Rep 876 Posts Drives: 2015 F wagon S55/6MT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Metro Detroit/Tampa Bay iTrader: (57)	Replied. Shoot me an email at address provided.
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