Guides and Technical Info
Introduction
The M57 engine is a 3.0-liter inline-six diesel engine produced by BMW. It is part of BMW’s esteemed M57 engine family, renowned for its durability and efficiency. First introduced in the late 1990s, the M57 features a common rail direct fuel injection system, a variable geometry turbocharger, and an advanced intercooler, all contributing to its strong performance and low emissions. With its power output ranging from approximately 184 to 286 horsepower, the M57 delivers both smooth acceleration and excellent fuel economy.
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M57 Variants Summary
Power | Turbo | Stock boost | HPFP | MAP Sensor | Block material |
135/142Kw - 184/193Hp | GT2256 | 1.15Bar | CP1 | 2.45Bar | Cast Iron |
150Kw - 204Hp | GT2260V | 1.4Bar | CP3 R90 | 3.1Bar | Cast Iron |
160Kw - 218Hp | GT2260V | 1.45Bar | CP3 R90 | 3.1-4Bar | Cast Iron |
145Kw - 197Hp | GTB2260V | 1.4Bar | CP3 R70 | 4Bar | Cast Alu |
170/173Kw - 231-235Hp | GTB2260V | 1.48Bar | CP3 R70 | 4Bar | Cast Alu |
200Kw - 272Hp | KP39 + K26 | 2.8Bar | CP3 R90 | 4Bar | Cast Alu |
210Kw - 286Hp | KP39 + K26 | 2.85Bar | CP3 R70 | 4Bar | Cast Alu |
Tuning
Before you decide on a remap, you should understand a few key things:
- Engine Health: The current condition of your engine is crucial. Tuning can push your engine to perform at a higher level, which may reveal any existing weaknesses. It’s important to ensure that your engine is in good health before proceeding with a remap.
- Impact on Components: Tuning can place additional stress on various engine components, such as the turbocharger, injectors, and gearbox. If any of these parts are already compromised, tuning could exacerbate the issue, leading to potential failures.
- Compatibility with Modifications: If you’ve made or are planning to make significant modifications to your vehicle, such as upgrading to a larger turbocharger or replacing injectors, these changes must be properly accounted for in the remap to optimize performance and ensure reliability.
- Long-Term Effects: While a remap can enhance power and torque, it's important to consider the long-term effects on your vehicle’s engine and overall longevity. Regular maintenance and monitoring are essential to maintaining reliability after tuning.
- Warranty Considerations: Tuning your vehicle may affect any existing warranties. It's advisable to check with your manufacturer or dealership about how a remap could impact your warranty coverage.
- Professional Expertise: Choosing an experienced and reputable tuner is vital. The quality of the remap depends on the tuner’s expertise, the equipment used, and their understanding of your specific engine and vehicle.
Understanding these factors will help you make an informed decision about whether a remap is the right choice for your vehicle.
184-193 Hp
Stock: Stage 1- 230Hp/480NM
Stage 2- 240Hp/530NM
Modified: 310Hp ( requires significant modifications: CP3 R90 Fuel system retrofit, M57N2 turbo, exhaust manifold, intake pipe, 4 bar map sensor, bigger intercooler and downpipe)
204-218hp
- Stage 1: 260-270hp/550Nm
- Stage 2: 300hp (218hp Euro 4)/600Nm. Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.
Additional power can be achieved with a hybrid turbo and injector upgrades.
231hp-235hp
- Stage 1: 300hp/650Nm. Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.
Further power increases are possible with a hybrid turbo and an upgrade to the CP3 R90 fuel pump.
197hp
- Stage 1: 260hp/550Nm
More power can be achieved with injector upgrades.
272hp
- Stage 1: 360hp/700Nm.Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.
286hp
- Stage : 370hp/730Nm. Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.
Tightening Torques
Component |
Instructions |
Torque Specification |
Cylinder head instructions |
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Cylinder head |
Renew bolts |
Yes |
Tighten |
40 Nm |
|
Tighten |
80 Nm |
|
Slacken off |
180° |
|
Tighten |
50 Nm |
|
Tighten |
90° |
|
Tighten |
90° |
|
Other engine tightening torques |
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Main bearings |
Renew bolts/nuts |
Yes |
Main bearings - Stage 1 |
Tighten |
20 Nm |
Main bearings - Stage 2 |
Tighten |
70° |
Big end bearings |
Renew bolts/nuts |
Yes |
Big end bearings - Stage 1 |
Tighten |
15 Nm |
Big end bearings - Stage 2 |
Tighten |
20 Nm + 70° |
Oil pump to cylinder block |
Tighten |
22 Nm |
Sump bolts |
Apply sealant |
M6 8.8 = 10 Nm M6 10.9 = 12 Nm M8 = 22 Nm |
Sump drain bolt |
- |
M12 = 35 Nm M22 = 60 Nm |
Flywheel/driveplate |
Tighten |
105 Nm / 120 Nm |
Clutch pressure plate |
- |
8.8 = 24 Nm 10.9 = 34 Nm |
Crankshaft pulley/damper center bolt |
Use new bolts and tighten in the following stages |
|
Camshaft sprocket/gear |
Tighten |
20 Nm + 50° |
Camshaft carrier/cap |
- |
M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M8 = 20 Nm |
Camshaft/rocker cover |
- |
M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm |
Inlet manifold to cylinder head |
- |
M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M8 = 22 Nm |
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head |
- |
M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm |
Injector/clamp |
Tighten |
10 Nm |
Injector pipe unions |
Tighten |
25 Nm |
Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear |
Tighten |
65 Nm |
Glow plugs |
Tighten |
18 Nm |
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor |
Tighten |
13 Nm |
Engine oil pressure switch |
Tighten |
14 Nm |
204/218Hp-150/160Kw
Component |
Instructions |
Torque Specification |
Cylinder head instructions |
||
Cylinder head |
Renew bolts |
Yes |
Tighten |
40 Nm |
|
Tighten |
80 Nm |
|
Slacken off |
180° |
|
Tighten |
50 Nm |
|
Tighten |
90° |
|
Tighten |
90° |
|
Other engine tightening torques |
|
|
Main bearings |
Renew bolts/nuts |
|
Main bearings - Stage 1 |
Tighten |
Yes |
Main bearings - Stage 2 |
Tighten |
23 Nm |
Big end bearings |
Renew bolts/nuts |
90° |
Big end bearings - Stage 1 |
Tighten |
Yes |
Big end bearings - Stage 2 |
Tighten |
5 Nm |
Oil pump to cylinder block |
Tighten |
20 Nm + 70° |
Sump bolts |
Apply sealant |
23 Nm |
Sump drain bolt |
- |
M6 8.8 = 10 Nm M6 10.9 = 12 Nm M8 = 22 Nm |
Flywheel/driveplate |
Tighten |
M12 = 5 Nm M18 = 35 Nm M22 = 60 Nm |
Clutch pressure plate |
- |
105 Nm / 120 Nm |
Crankshaft pulley/damper center bolt |
Use new bolts and tighten in the following stages |
|
Camshaft sprocket/gear |
Tighten |
|
Camshaft carrier/cap |
- |
20 Nm + 50° |
Camshaft/rocker cover |
- |
M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M8 = 20 Nm |
Inlet manifold to cylinder head |
- |
M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm |
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head |
- |
M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M8 = 22 Nm |
Injector/clamp |
Tighten |
M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M8 = 22 Nm |
Injector pipe unions |
Tighten |
9 Nm |
Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear |
Tighten |
23 Nm |
Glow plugs |
Tighten |
65 Nm |
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor |
Tighten |
18 Nm |
Engine oil pressure switch |
Tighten |
13 Nm |
231/235Hp - 170-173Kw
Component |
Instructions |
Torque Specification |
Cylinder head instructions |
||
Cylinder head |
Renew bolts |
Yes |
Tighten |
40 Nm |
|
Tighten |
80 Nm |
|
Slacken off |
180° |
|
Tighten |
50 Nm |
|
Tighten |
90° |
|
Tighten |
90° |
|
Other engine tightening torques |
||
Main bearings |
Renew bolts/nuts |
Yes |
Main bearings - Stage 1 |
Tighten |
50 Nm |
Main bearings - Stage 2 |
Tighten |
90° |
Big end bearings |
Renew bolts/nuts |
Yes |
Big end bearings - Stage 1 |
Tighten |
10 Nm |
Big end bearings - Stage 2 |
Tighten |
20 Nm + 70° |
Oil pump to cylinder block |
Tighten |
23 Nm |
Sump bolts |
M6: 8 Nm, M8 x 30 mm: 19 Nm, M8 x 50 mm: 19 Nm |
|
Sump drain bolt |
M12: 25 Nm, M18: 35 Nm, M22: 60 Nm |
|
Flywheel/driveplate |
Tighten |
120 Nm / 121 Nm |
Clutch pressure plate |
M8 8.8: 25 Nm, M8 10.9: 34 Nm, M8 10.9 ZNS: 15 Nm + 90° ±5° |
|
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt |
Tighten |
40 Nm + 60° + 60° |
Camshaft sprocket/gear |
Tighten |
14 Nm |
Camshaft carrier/cap |
M6: 10 Nm, M7: 15 Nm, M8: 20 Nm |
|
Camshaft/rocker cover |
Tighten |
15 Nm, M6: 10 Nm |
Inlet manifold to cylinder head |
M6: 10 Nm, M7: 15 Nm, M8: 22 Nm |
|
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head |
Tighten |
20 Nm |
Water pump |
Tighten |
13 Nm |
Injector/clamp |
Tighten |
9 Nm |
Injector pipe unions |
Tighten |
23 Nm |
Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear |
Tighten |
65 Nm |
Fuel/injection pump mounting |
Tighten |
12 Nm |
Glow plugs |
Tighten |
13 Nm |
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor |
Tighten |
13 Nm |
Knock sensor (KS) |
Tighten |
20 Nm |
Engine oil pressure switch |
Tighten |
27 Nm |
Oil filter |
Tighten |
25 Nm |
272Hp - 200Kw
Component |
Instructions |
Torque Specification |
Cylinder head instructions |
||
Cylinder head |
Renew bolts |
Yes |
Tighten |
40 Nm |
|
Tighten |
80 Nm |
|
Slacken off |
180° |
|
Tighten |
50 Nm |
|
Tighten |
90° |
|
Tighten |
90° |
|
Other engine tightening torques |
||
Main bearings |
Renew bolts/nuts |
Yes |
Main bearings - Stage 1 |
Tighten |
23 Nm |
Main bearings - Stage 2 |
Tighten |
90° |
Big end bearings |
Renew bolts/nuts |
Yes |
Big end bearings - Stage 1 |
Tighten |
15 Nm |
Big end bearings - Stage 2 |
Tighten |
20 Nm + 70° |
Oil pump to cylinder block |
Tighten |
23 Nm |
Sump bolts |
M6: 8 Nm, M8 x 30 mm: 19 Nm, M8 x 50 mm: 19 Nm |
|
Sump drain bolt |
Tighten |
25 Nm |
Flywheel/driveplate |
Tighten |
120 Nm / 121 Nm |
Clutch pressure plate |
8.8: 24 Nm, 10.9: 34 Nm |
|
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt |
Tighten |
40 Nm + 60° + 60° |
Camshaft sprocket/gear |
Tighten |
14 Nm |
Camshaft carrier/cap |
M6: 10 Nm, M7: 15 Nm, M8: 20 Nm |
|
Camshaft/rocker cover |
M6: 10 Nm, M7: 15 Nm |
|
Inlet manifold to cylinder head |
M6: 10 Nm, M7: 15 Nm, M8: 22 Nm |
|
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head |
Tighten |
20 Nm |
Water pump |
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Injector/clamp |
Tighten |
9 Nm |
Injector pipe unions |
Tighten |
23 Nm |
Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear |
Tighten |
65 Nm |
Fuel/injection pump mounting |
Tighten |
12 Nm |
Glow plugs |
Tighten |
13 Nm |
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor |
Tighten |
10 Nm |
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor |
Tighten |
10 Nm |
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor |
Tighten |
20 Nm |
Knock sensor (KS) |
Tighten |
20 Nm |
Engine oil pressure switch |
Tighten |
27 Nm |
Oil filter |
Tighten |
25 Nm |
286Hp - 210Kw
Component | Instructions | Torque Specification |
---|---|---|
Cylinder head instructions | ||
Cylinder head | Renew bolts | Yes |
Tighten | 40 Nm | |
Tighten | 80 Nm | |
Slacken off | 180° | |
Tighten | 50 Nm | |
Tighten | 90° | |
Tighten | 90° | |
Other engine tightening torques | ||
Main bearings | Renew bolts/nuts | Yes |
Main bearings - Stage 1 | Tighten | 50 Nm |
Main bearings - Stage 2 | Tighten | 90° |
Big end bearings | Renew bolts/nuts | Yes |
Big end bearings - Stage 1 | Tighten | 10 Nm |
Big end bearings - Stage 2 | Tighten | 20 Nm + 70° |
Oil pump to cylinder block | Tighten | 23 Nm |
Sump bolts | Tighten | - |
Sump drain bolt | Tighten | 25 Nm |
Flywheel/driveplate | Tighten | 120 Nm / 121 Nm |
Clutch pressure plate | Tighten | - |
Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts | Tighten | 40 Nm + 120° |
Camshaft sprocket/gear | Tighten | 14 Nm |
Camshaft carrier/cap | Tighten | - |
Camshaft/rocker cover | Tighten | 15 Nm, M6: 10 Nm |
Inlet manifold to cylinder head | Tighten | - |
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | Tighten | 20 Nm |
Water pump | Tighten | 13 Nm |
Injector/clamp | Tighten | 9 Nm |
Injector pipe unions | Tighten | 23 Nm |
Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear | Tighten | 65 Nm |
Fuel/injection pump mounting | Tighten | 12 Nm |
Glow plugs | Tighten | 13 Nm |
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | Tighten | 10 Nm |
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | Tighten | 3 Nm |
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | Tighten | 20 Nm |
Knock sensor (KS) | Tighten | 20 Nm |
Engine oil pressure switch | Tighten | 27 Nm |
Oil filter | Tighten | 25 Nm |