Schrick 288/280 Camshaft Set - E46 M3, MZ3, Z4M (S54)

Schrick cams for the S54 in the E46 M3, MZ3, and Z4M are a must-have item to increase top-end power. Combine these cams with intake upgrades such as our CSL intake or headers and big power is available up top. Cams work by optimizing intake and exhaust flow for a certain RPM range. Combined with proper tuning there is nothing better for making peak power gains on the S54 while keeping low-end torque loss to a minimum.

These cams were originally developed for the M3 CSL and it's radical intake. They make for a great upgrade on US M3s as well! This is Schrick's most popular camshaft spec for the S54. Intake and exhaust cams each have 12.5mm of valve lift. The extra flow is key to making more power up top. The 288/280 and lift combination is excellent for street and track-driven M3s and do not require new pistons, springs, or retainers. New Schrick DLC rocker arms are required (currently on backorder until 2024).

Our Epic Motorsports S54 cam tune works best with this package. Our experience with Epic is more power and torque is available through the stock ECU than any other tune and even more than some standalone tunes. We can even provide Alpha-N tuning to match these cams.

S54 288/280 Standard Lift cam specs:
Intake Lobe Duration: 288°
Exhaust Lobe Duration: 280°
Intake Valve Lift: 12.5mm
Exhaust Valve Lift: 12.5mm
Intake Valve Lift @ TDC: .77-8.26mm
Exhaust Valve Lift @ TDC: .62-6.25mm
Valve Timing (IO-IC): 12-96 72-36
Valve Timing (EO-EC): 55-45 10-90
Intake Valve Clearance: 0.25mm (0.0098")
Exhaust Valve Clearance: 0.25mm (0.0098")

Manufacturer's Notes:
1. While new springs may not be required, you must ensure the new valve lift does not fully compress the spring. It may be necessary to shim the spring's installed height.
2. Valve timing and valve opening durations are shown minus the ramps.
3. Valve timing is shown in °Crankshaft in relation to TDC.
4. All valve lift figures are shown without deduction of valve lash, i.e. the actual valve lift is the stated valve lift minus the valve lash. Hydraulic lifters have no lash so the valve lift is the actual valve lift.
5. New Schrick DLC-coated rocker arms are required (not stock rocker arms).

Made in Germany.

Notice of Emissions Non-Compliance. This product is intended only for vehicles that may never be used, or registered or licensed for use, upon a public highway. These cams are designed to be used with all original, factory-installed equipment, including emissions controls. Removing, disabling, or altering emissions equipment on a pollution-controlled road vehicle is illegal. Installing devices or software that trick, disable, or modify emissions controls and monitors on a pollution-controlled road vehicle is also illegal. This product is sold only for racing, competition, track, hobby, or other off-road use. It is not legal for installation or use in California on any pollution controlled motor vehicle. It is not legal for installation or use on any pollution controlled motor vehicle in any state, province, or jurisdiction governed by, or which has adopted, CARB or EPA regulations.