Schrick Camshaft Set, BMW S54
Made in Germany from premium blanks, Schrick manufactures some of the finest performance and OE camshafts available on the market.
Available configurations include:
Cams | Notes | Requirements |
280° / 272° | -Street performance cam, very similar to CSL cams in terms of power gain with stock M3-like drivability. -Installs with factory tools -An ECU tune will further improve power gains and drivability (typically in the 14-20WHP range) |
-New Schrick DLC followers must be used or camshafts can be damaged. |
288° / 280° std lift |
** The most popular S54 cams for Performance and Race Engines ** |
-New Schrick DLC followers must be used with this cam set. [We highly recommend that these are accompanied by tune for proper operation.] |
Longer durations & High Lift Grinds |
-Each higher duration and lift offers incrementally better power gains over the 288° / 280° -Suitable for race use, ideally used along with high compression pistons. OE pistons will not adequate piston to valve clearance. -To be used along with upgraded valve springs + retainers, read tech notes below. -ECU tuning or programmable management required. |
-New Schrick DLC followers must be used with this cam set. -288° / 280° high lift can use VANOS with custom pistons, for all others we recommend removing VANOS. |
Tech Notes:
*** Requires Professional Installer ***
*** New Schrick DLC followers must be used ***
- All upgraded S54 cams MUST be used with new Schrick DLC followers (rocker arms).
- The 288° / 280° 'high-lift' cams must be used with high performance valve springs and retainers.
- VANOS must be eliminated with the high-lift 304° / 296° Race Cams.