Though M cars are commonplace at Hack Engineering HQ, it's not so often that we see an E39 M5. With values climbing and these cars getting higher in mileage, it's no surprise that Vanos issues are being seen by us more and more. Nathan's 123k mile M5 came to us with a nasty engine rattle, as well as a general...
Here at Hack Engineering, Vanos Rebuilds are where our business started, and so we can proudly say that we have an inside-out knowledge of BMW's Vanos (variable camshaft timing) systems. While we also keep ourselves busy with cars coming in for the Vanos rebuild process, it's a lesser known fact that we also offer a Vanos rebuild process...
The Koflach Engine Developments E46 M3 is a development car for our sister company, with the main aim of being a mule for parts development. Having been built up from essentially a rolling shell to be a road car, the decision was made to keep the car an SMG by its owner, Tom. Issues with the SMG pump motor,...
Alex is no stranger to track M3s, having previously owned a supercharged E46 M3. He's had this E92 M3 since earlier this year and wanted to bring it into us for the essential rod bearing replacement, as well as a little more work besides. Despite over 93,000 miles, most of the bearings were in surprisingly good shape. That is, except...
At Hack Engineering we are used to customers being particular and enthusiastic about their M car's maintenance. However, Robert recently took things to a new level when he wanted to have an engine overhaul on his 36,000 mile Z4 M Roadster. Of course, we were more than happy to help him. Robert had the car transported to us from his...
At Hack Engineering we have the privilege of working with some of the finest aftermarket parts producers that grace this planet. And, when we're not busy producing parts or carrying out upgrades ourselves, we're lucky enough to get out on the road to get to know our suppliers that bit better. After all, the better we know our suppliers and...
Millway Motorsport, based in Horda, Sweden, manufacture some of the finest BMW suspension components available today. We, at Hack Engineering, are privileged to be Millway's exclusive UK distributors to both trade and retail. Millway's range includes innovative suspension topmounts, delrin and aluminium suspension bushings, uniball suspension joints/bushings and many adjustable suspension components. All components are made in-house by Millway from premium quality...
Though Hack Engineering's specialities revolve around four-wheeled BMWs, with experience in motorsport of various forms we're proud to be able to support racers of various kinds, from historic to modern on two wheels or four. One such example is our recent support for the Lloyd Collins Racing 2018 campaign. Lloyd's efforts of the last couple of years have been a push...
We are often contacted by M3-owning enthusiasts wishing to give their car the impeccable service record that it deserves. Gavin was one such customer, wanting to give is 87k-mile 2004 E46 M3 an engine overhaul to not-only bring peak performance, but to futureproof it too. Gavin enjoys his E46 M3 both on the road and on the occasional BMW Car Club...
Pushing a dyno-proven 570bhp out of an E46 M3 is something relatively achievable with supercharging, but it comes with compromises - the main one of which is heat, as found by Nathan at Auto Upgrades. Using a slightly customised ESS supercharger setup, his E46 M3 produces a dyno-proven 570bhp, helped along by some light internal mods to the engine. However, the...
