Still, without changing internals that's an impressive power gain, from to more than whp. The N54 was put in the i until BMW made what's believed to be a more cost-effective engine, the N The N54 was used in the i from until , the i from , and the i from A more powerful version of the N54 went into the Z4 sDrive35is. The N55 is thought by some to be a step down from the N54, though it makes the same, if not more, power as the stock N54, depending on the year.
Its weak point could be its tuning capabilities, as it has cast internals and only one turbo. Could the N54 be the next 2JZ? It must be a coincidence that all three are inline-six engines. Add first comment. Now Buzzing. What's Hot. Car Advice. Why a Car Maintenance Schedule is Important. Knowing what and when to check on your car can save you money.
Electric Car Charging Stations. This car, however, would completely change my mind. The most important part of building an N54, like many other high-performance engines, is to address any and all maintenance concerns before throwing more power to the crank.
Tim walked me through some of his early years owning the car, which primarily consisted of maintenance related parts. The benefit of an engine that is notorious for certain problems is that you already know where to start: he took care of the pressing concerns early on and then began building for the reliable power output he produces now. Just like keeping yourself physically fit begins with the foundation of a proper diet, the foundation of any build is the condition of the car itself.
This seems fairly obvious, but the number of blown-up N54s for sale on Facebook and Craigslist shows just how many people decide to tune their car before it can take the extra power. Tim took care of everything major before he began to make improvements; all the while he kept in mind a specific power goal. With that in sight, he set to improving the E The suspension, as well as the Cool Carbon performance brake pads, allow the E90 to easily apply all horsepower to the ground in an astonishing punch.
Riding in the car is surprising, but definitely not scary like some I have experienced who forgot that going fast means you need to stop fast. The factory calipers paired with those Cool Carbon pads are plenty to reign in the car from a full-out sprint, which is impressive, to say the least. Powering the car is the Frankenturbo-equipped N54 which is fed a steady diet of methanol and upwards of 20 pounds of boost.
Right now, according to Tim, the car sits conservatively around horsepower on its JB4 tune and the current settings. However, with some minor modifications, the Frankenturbo Rev3 twins can push more pressure and the timing can be adjusted to make close to horsepower, which is his present goal. The meth-injection kit for this car is one of my favorite modifications because it adds power as well as reliability.
As we mentioned, the N54 is known for gumming up its ports with carbon buildup. Steam cleaning the engine with a water-meth bath is possibly the best form of preventative maintenances one could apply to an N One that also provides cfm of power-boosting explosions. After showing off the neat and tidy engine bay and walking me through all his modifications, we hit some back roads to take the long way for some lunch.
It is quiet and fairly unassuming until Tim puts his foot down. The car is completely tame and feels similar to any other 3-series at normal driving speeds, but a depression of the throttle utterly transforms the car with a massive squeal from the Tial BOV between shifts. Here you go S and 5 somewherelse.
Originally Posted by BESxi. I might be blind but I can't find the "K" in the chart. Brigadier General. Originally Posted by aztec Originally Posted by wj4. Yeah, Car build in Germany but not all the parts.
Originally Posted by tturedraider. All 's are indeed built in Germany. Some 's are built in Rosslyn, South Africa. Find More Posts by mapezzul. So with the VIN number provided above is it or is it not built in Germany? Private First Class. Lieutenant Colonel. Originally Posted by grubster. That chart doesn't include the Leipzig plant I did search the "K" isn't listed on that chart.
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