Drives: Alpine White M3 Sedan. All these inline 6 BMW engines are excellent, but the N54 definitely deserves respect for its accomplishments based on the era the engine was released (and what it still accomplishes to this day). What was wrong with the terber? I love love love wagons and power! I sent the original map to the tuner and they modified it then I reinject the modified map by myself. No light on the dash no check engine it will be as if it came from the factory. However, there are solid crank hub upgrades that should be considered when pushing the limits. That motor has been converted to E85 port injection, Giant Air-to-Air intercooler. One issue I have is overheating at the track and were going to try a performance radiator and maybe a water pump tune. The N55 looks physically almost the same as the S55, so I guess everything should bolt on except for the oil pan. Ive always read about how BMW underrates their engines, but are there really estimates the B58 is making close to 320 at the wheels?! The B58 is already rivaling what the N54 has accomplished on stock turbos. Required fields are marked *. Been having fun today getting the n55 ready for lift out. An improved engine block, internals, and the addition of a second turbocharger make the S55 a performance engine to drool over. Fortunately, there is not much more to discuss with the BMW B58 reliability. We appreciate the positive feedback! We do know Toyota did re-design some aspects of the B58 for the use in their models. Any updates. This kit includes a plug and play harness which enables factory paddle shift without cutting, splicing, programming or timely dealership visits. Bit of methanol injection will help keep your intake valves cleaner. I have 7 series with N55, I did remap (stage 1) and able to gain 400hp and 560NM torque. The M340i is a beautiful car and the B58TU is a great engine. Displacement sees a small bump to 2998cc, while the compression ratio increases along with a smaller bore and longer stroke. Turbo upgrades for the N55 fall into three stages, with stage 3 generating the most horsepower gains, which of course also comes with a bigger price tag. Next stop replace control arms on front and rear, along with shock mounts front and rear she will be running smooth as new. No complaints on how they are taking care of it. Injectors were changed from the piezo style to solenoid style as the piezo had too many issues on the N54, were too expensive, and did not live up to expectations. Open-deck blocks and cast pistons are not great at handling extreme boost pressures for long periods of time. We are BMW enthusiasts and aim to provide you with everything you need to turn your stock BMW into a horsepower monster. 6; 7; 8; M2. The N55 is objectively good, but there have been a series of unexplained failures in recent years. Why Dont you just get the n55 built for like 6k. Cool project! Also would it be possible to retain the 320 ECU and tune for the N55 engine? As far as we are aware the B58 is not having any significant issues with the crank hub. The other source was dust / dirt in the truck intake plumbing at the OEM truck manufacturing facility. I couldnt imagine them using it if there was in fact an issue. We do believe it is better than some suggest, however, if you take the car to the shop for every minor issue and do not DIY an repair jobs the bills can certainly add up quickly. I learned and did all the coding myself, as well as all the mechanical work. Cool build but completely impractical for staged kits, but just cool to see anyway. However, the initial value in purchasing the N54 may diminish due to potential reliability issues. Why? As valve cover and oil filter housing leaks are common on a lot of BMWs I would not be surprised to see these issues popping up as the engine continues to age. The later N55s with the piston style pumps have a hydraulic tensioner. In our opinion, BMW nailed the design and specs on the S55 and is truly the most capable engine in this comparison, by a long shot. If possible, How much would it cost? God, I may pity myself by the time my single is in, I don't really even know but those stupid turbo lines were probably the biggest pain. My car has been lowered with Bilstein shocks and drives like a dream. 2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 F10 Technical Topics Engine, Transmission, Exhaust, Drivetrain, ECU Software Modifications Manual Swap - N55 535i - anyone do it? I wish someone made an aftermarket alternative for our chassis. Currently stock on stage 1. bimmerfest.com is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Maximum PSI seems to make a good one. Being done in a garage without a lift as well, not terrible, but not ideal. Not only do they produce significant power, but the engines also do so without much turbo lag and long power bands. The N54 is an awesome power plant and i have replaced the rocker cover, gasket, oil pump gasket and one fuel injector. On the older style motor there is no cap. STORE; BMW N54 Expand submenu. Awesome swap! Are both available in RWD with manual transmission? I believe N55 to S55 swap has already been done, from . Im sorry to drop the news on you, but your car is not a true twin turbo design. Which of these BMW turbo inline-6 engines is your favorite? Its stuff that is pretty cheap to DIY. I was running the JB4 on Map 2 as I had been before the turbo upgrade. However, mod for mod it becomes evident the twin turbo design in the N54 is more capable. and our I dont want to be that guy. BMWs B58 and S55 engines are newer, so more issues may pop up down the road. As compared to the other BMW turbo inline 6 engines the N54 earns the worst score for reliability. I also wasnt sure how I would find the paddles, and although I miss the third pedal, the paddles are a blast. Also includes BMW projects, tips and more. Why does the tensioner have to be swapped in the first place? Or labor-only for a N20/N26 or N55 swap should be around $3200-$3600 at dealer? You can say we are somewhat N54 fanatics. I have a 2011 E90 335i that just spun a rod bearing. Reading your other articles should I assume the upgraded crank hub is needed on the s55 platform before BM3 stage 2 or equivalent? Everyone and their brother has done the LS swap and its become boring. 2009-2017 F10/F11/F07 535i . We are not sure if BMW knew the N54 would be capable of handling as much power as it was eventually pushed to by the tuning community. Still a sound improvement for the B58. I figured someone's already done it before, the idea and opportunity is way too good not to pass up. A brand new factory N54 turbo, with no core charge! How much were you able to pick up the wrecked 135i for? Turbos are great. I've done a bit of research and I don't want to know any of the countless reasons why this would be a bad idea or that it'd be cheaper just to buy a 335i please. Your email address will not be published. What kind of HP increase could I expect with the JB4 piggyback tune? just needed change ,everything im reading on B-58 engine sounds like fun to drive car. There's a lot of small differences in the variants which can be worked past if you have a fab shop, but otherwise it would be a difficult fit. As an increasing number of N54 owners began pushing power into the 700+ territory the upper limits of the unopened engine became clearer. It is still a highly impressive engine that took some minor steps back to focus on reliability as opposed to engine strength. I just bought a 2017 April F20 M140i x drive and I am A few of us are meeting up at the Pavilions around 6:30 Everything has been installed, but finished up late last night and didn't really test it out yet. Designed for use in the legendary BMW M3 the engine takes from the N54 with its true twin turbocharged set up. DIY everything $300 to $750 a year Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement. Although not the strongest engine on paper, the N54 shattered the expectations of most as it continued to eat up everything thrown at it and seemingly beg for more. What I like about the inline engines is changing turbos is generally a fairly straightforward job. Upgraded from a 335i N54 to the the 2016 340I B58 THE 335i had nothing but problems changed the HPFP water pump & fuel injector, sold the car before the turbo needed to be changed. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Cannot thank the guys o. JavaScript is disabled. Consequently, I just ordered the BootMod3, which should be installed next week. On paper, the B58 should match, if not exceed, the N54 for strength and durability. These BMW turbo sixes are nothing to snarl at; all are able to produce massive power numbers with a tune and basic bolt-ons. Stock Power: 300 HPWorld Record HP: ~750WHPDisplacement: 2979cc (2.979L)Turbocharger: TwinPower Single TurboCompression: 10.2 to 1Bore x Stroke: 84.0mm (3.31) x 89.6mm (3.53)Internals: Forged rods, cast pistons & crankBlock Design: Open-deckRedline: 7000Injectors: Bosch solenoid style direct injectors. Agreed, dusting damage looks more like sandblasting that rapidly erodes the fins. Join Date: Feb 2011. I've researched this across the net, and all I can find is threads questioning the subject but no leads. Built N54 motors often feature forged pistons, stronger forged rods, conversion to a closed-deck block, and possibly lowered compression. **Ranks are as compared between the four turbo, inline 6 engines**. Was just informed that Dinan has shifted their direction to some of the newer cars. Im looking for my first sports car and BMWs seem very nice. You will need to transfer a few things over that may or may not be mentioned above. That's awesome man. (F22 F23 F30 F31 F32 F33 F36 F10 F25 F26) / MEVD172P / N20 N26 / Used DME Programming Service / Plug n' Drive Removal shouldn't actually be that hard as long as you can access all the bolts. JavaScript is disabled. Debris getting sucked in through the intake system. E39Model Year: 1995 - 2003. The talker a 6th gear I can find the better. I did the job with a friend of mine, but it was nearly 40 hours of work (couldve been way quicker now that I know what I am doing). Never want to be first with this kind of stuff unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket and have multiple years to look at it in the garage. First, let me say this is awesome info and Im grateful for it. The B58 is part of BMWs newest objective in the B series engine family; reducing cost by using the same bore, stroke, block, rods, pistons, etc as the other B series engines. Stock Power: ~330hpWorld Record HP: ~900WHPDisplacement: 2998cc (2.998L)Turbocharger: Single Twin Power TurboCompression: 11.0 to 1Bore x Stroke: 82.0mm x 94.6mm (3.23in x 3.72in)Internals: Forged crank and rods. Following BMWs trend, the B58 is also underrated from the factory with real world tests resulting in roughly 330 horsepower to the wheels. Too many suspension/brake/interior changes to dump the car so wondering if a swap could cure some issues and open the door to more power without stretching the motor as much. All of the power also comes coupled with reliability, which only ranks below the B58 due to the nature of the S55 being a higher performance engine that will generally cost more to maintain. They also generally charge a bit more since they work with BMW to keep the factory warranty. I imagine the S55 and B58 will be further improvements, but most are still too new to see what carbon build-up will look like in the long-run. Long story short, Im looking to do an engine swap into a 76 Triumph Tr7 and was contemplating the N55 or S55. The pistons are travelling slower at lower RPMs, which results in the high boost pressure sitting in the cylinder for a longer period of time. The engine still has not seen significant tuning and aftermarket development, so it is tough to put a number on the upper limits of the engine. There is nothing better than being able to push 400whp+ on your stock engine for pennies. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Our garage currently includes a 2008 135i, 2007 335i, and 2008 535i. OEM and Genuine BMW parts to make your N55 turbo install go smoothly. Use these plug and play adapters to quickly adapt a 3.5 BAR TMAP sensor to your N54/N55 BMW, raising the boost maximum boost range from 20psi factory up to 36psi for the 3.5bar. I have a 2011 535i M Sport with 200k miles. For most applications the 3.5 BAR adapter is suggested which requires OEM BMW sensor part number: 13627843531. However, it wasnt as drastic of an improvement as some say. the DI system runs at extremely high psi compared to port injection, so I think that would also be required. I love the E91, I would of bought one if we could have got one with the N55. I love my E91 but sometimes I wish I had few more HP's and Torques. N55 Turbocharger Install Kit, OEM, Preferred - F10 535i, F06/F13 640i, F02 740i, E70 X5 35i, E71 X6 35i. Pistons are not forged, but remain very strong Block Design: Closed Deck Redline: 7500 Wish me luck! Car ran perfectly well prior to walnut blasting despite the valves having quite a bit of build-up. Additionally, it receives the forged crank and rods as with the N54. Still, a N55 block is a N55 block! Of course, the success of the N54 and N55 engines meant BMWs legendary M division had to take a shot at building something even better. So hypothetically, would a N55 swap from the N20 be possible? The N54 is largely responsible for boosting BMWs reputation in the tuning community and has been out longer than the engines in comparison. The bare minimum of OEM gaskets and hardware for a quick N55 turbo swap. It cost about 180 Euro. Great point regarding walnut blasting. I'm in the middle of swapping a '15 N55 335 AWD into my '11 335i xDrive because I spun a rod bearing. This N55 turbo upgrade guide will dig into the intricacies of upgrading your N55 turbo and help you decide whether stage 1,, Read More BMW N55 Turbo Upgrade Options & Setup GuideContinue, Even 11 years after the N54 engine was originally debuted, horsepower world records are still being set constantly. That got lemoned (hpfp issues). Content on bimmerfest.com is generated by its users. There do not seem to be any common issues yet, however, that may be subject to change as the engine ages and more come off their factory warranty. Congrats on the purchase! It turns out a simple process issued by BMW is the fix . Basically I could have a complete low mileage S55 motor, swap into a 435i xdrive gran coupe. Good luck - this looks like a fun project. Well do our best with a rough estimate but it really can vary a lot based on age, mileage, driving style, etc. E-Chassis DCT Swap $6,500.00 Tax included. Pro Tuning Freaks bm3 offers a mobile app for simple flash tuning on the BMW S55 engine. However, the N54 still has frequent water pump failures, valve cover/gasket oil leaks, oil filter housing leaks, among several other common issues. Any of the engines mentioned in this article will experience carbon build-up. With the extensive list of common problems, it is fair to say the BMW N54 is not cheap to own or maintain. Ill get to enjoy it a few more days before I say goodbye. Wheels E60 M550i Sold . Ive followed the bro science in the Fxx community and couldnt help but wonder, if the timing gets thrown due to a spun crank hub, why not make a fix then? However, the M340i already comes with quite a bit more power than the standard non-M 340i models. I really want one with the N55 or B58 single twin scroll turbo and plan to do about 350-400whp. if you do it please start a blog. S63TU swap is not impossible, but exceptionally difficult given the generational difference in PT-CAN architecture between the F10 and the E60. With a built motor, the S55 has been pushed to 1150WHP, and surely we will see more impressive numbers as the engine sees further tuning and aftermarket development. My Garage: 2010 E60 550i ZSP 6MT IAS 2021 G30 M550ix. Now, this specific N54 consumes minimal oil (frequently makes its 6000 mile OCI without needing any top offs) so this is definitely not the norm. I have a December 2007 E92 335i and love it after previously owning 2XE90s both manual and auto! [1] Nonetheless, you must pay to play and the N54 is no exception. Did BMW live up to that reputation? They had the wrong arm on the waste gate. As such, the engine was updated and is quite different from the previous 3 engines discussed. 5 and 6-Series. I'm free tomorrow if you need/want any help Alan. Sign up to get first notice of specials and promotions. Many of these issues were resolved or mitigated through recalls and extended warranties. I think we will have most of it wrapped up today. Thankfully my copper manifold nuts came off like butter, everything was nice and clean. Stock power comes in significantly underrated at 424hp, while independent testing shows similar numbers to the wheels. It makes hellcat owners cry all day, every day. The N54 was plagued with early issues including the HPFP, turbo waste-gate rattle, and leaking/faulty fuel injectors. Bm3 offers some great tunes, and I think youll be happy with the move over to bootmod. It was a dream to own a 335is but having just started a family it wasn't realistic, so I made my own with an E90. Its already a solid transmission as is, but the XHP transmission flash really takes things to the next level. Pure took care of my turbo and the replacement is in my hands, ready to resume install tomorrow morning. Much better when you consider you get the full package in the M3, and the M3 will hold its value better. Good luck, and keep us posted. Not sure which car you refer to when you say single turbo. You must log in or register to reply here. The goal here would be to have a running and driving n55 or b58 powered xdrive f31 wagon, pushing roughly around 400whp. The 135 WILL have a second life(muhahaha). 350-400whp will require at least a decent set of performance tires. You should easily be able to exceed 15PSI. AHA! You may contact me directly at. Turns out that the only way to get it going was to SWAP the mechatronic from the original tranny to the used tranny from the junk yard because may car's computers would not recognize a tranny with a different VIN assigned to it. Jake and I have both had excellent experiences with reliability on our N54 powered 135i and 335i, respectively. E91 getting n55 swap! E60Model Year: 2004 - 2009. The $6,500 price point is for the PARTS AND LABOR! Fortunately, BMW learned its lesson on the N54 and focused on improving the reliability of its future turbo engines. Awesome project, I guess if you can't buy it then build it. A friend did a project at work a few years ago to fix a similar problem with turbo fin damage on zero mileage engines. Finally got the thing out. Join Date: Mar 2017. The N55 was BMW 's first straight-six engine to use a twin-scroll turbocharger. Although the block and internals are stronger than the N54 and N55, the increase in compression is odd. 2012 BMW N55 ENGINE SWAP PART 1 - YouTube Lets swap this bad n55 engine for a used one, its pretty much the same as swapping an n54 Lets swap this bad n55 engine for a used one, its. Same injector basically. F10 / F11Model Year: 2010 - 2016. Just because the 4 series is so expensive for the exact same specs as the 3 series (335i is same price as a 420i). Drivable this evening? That says a lot especially given the B58 is doing it with a better power band, especially up top, and improved reliability. I think the 180 degree turn in the inlet is going to be a restriction. Chassis. I've got a three-car garage, so I can do it all indoors. There is one turbo with two scrolls feeding the single turbocharger. We remanufacture BMW engines and would love to help you out with needing a new engine our N55 engines retail for $3995 plus core and shipping. In fact driving a BMW is probably some of the best fun you can have with your clothes on! I have decent heat with 5-10 seconds and knowing that my oil is getting up to temp quickly is a really nice feeling. There are differences you need to aware of. Great article BTW. Text me if you are bored and want to help. This module compares the VIN number of the car between different electronic modules in the car. Serpentine Belt Tensioner Replacement (also cooling fan) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and Pan Replacement. Packaging is completely different. Absolutely excellent comparison, Zach. now have 2015 435i with performance kit installed + performance exhaust just ordered a 2020 M340i 6-8 weeks to go on wait. Thanks. Displacement: 2979cc (2.979L) Turbocharger: Twin turbo Compression: 10.2 to 1 Bore x Stroke: 84.0mm (3.31") x 89.6mm (3.53") Internals: Forged crank and rods. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. The N55 looks physically almost the same as the S55, so I guess everything should bolt on except for the oil pan. 80-85% WDGC at cruise, and pushing 90-95% to still slightly . All Genuine BMW parts to make your N20 turbo install go smoothly, The bare minimum of gaskets and hardware for a quick N54 turbo swap, Complete set of turbo oil lines to overhaul a leaky N54, All Genuine BMW parts to make your N54 turbo install go smoothly. . No. Stock Power: 424 HPWorld Record HP: 1150WHP (~1350 crank horsepower! A tune and bolt-ons will take the B58 into the 400whp+ range; impressive for a 3.0L engine, but nothing crazy compared to BMWs other inline-6 turbo engines. Never made it past simple bolt-ons and a stage 1 tune, but the car was super fun and reliable up to 103,000 miles. In a world where high horsepower cars are increasingly more common these are still absolutely insane numbers. Hopefully this is going to be a fun weekend! Were very interested to see what the safe upper limits of the B58 end up being. Is swapping out the fuel system is required too, right? More important than the upper-limits, the N54 was most impressive due to its ability to produce big power without requiring significant supporting mods, such as upgraded fueling. TECH INFO; BMW N54 & N55 Turbo Options & HP Charts; STORE Expand submenu. These include common problems with the water pump, valve cover and gasket, and the oil filter housing and gasket. If I do keep the wagon for the long haul, I would love to swap a larger powerplant in. You must log in or register to reply here. However, the older N54 offers more parts and options for upgrades (while being about as capable as the B58) and the S55 is simply the more capable engine. concerned says: November 26, 2017 at 5:30 am. Would be a shame to buy the turbo and find out it is simply a cracked hose. It's all repairable. After many years and miles a stock turbocharger and its turbo parts will typically need to be replaced. We appreciate the positive feedback. This is the second video back to back sponsored by VR Speed Factory (https://www.vr-speed.com) and might be our sickest tutorial yet. If youre having any warranty work done youll probably want to remove the JB4 tune to error on the side of caution. Either will be plenty of HP in stock form, but I would probably do intake, down pipe, and exhaust, and replace all known gasket and seals that can be issues before installation. I may be jerking my turbo out soon to swap a different one in. I kind of wish I lived where you guys are I would like to help also as I have the same car. The B58 is a great engine, but the S55 is better. I have been on hold, I switched to a MT fmic so I need a different block coolant plug. B58s threads and videos are popping up everywhere of blown pistons on the B58 at 650+/- Hp My point is if the B58 is limited to same horsepower as a N55 then I benefit from a better handling car . Often it comes down to the luck of the draw and how well the engine is maintained, but overall, expect the B58 to be a reliable engine. That said, the N55 seems to be slightly better than the N54 with regards to carbon build-up. Thank you for your comment. Looking forward to your build. You are using an out of date browser. Great thread. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I know nothing about BMWs and love the articles. We also think the B58 should hold up a bit better as it ages. Well, I have N54 running 550whp on td04s. From $586.68/mo with View sample plans DCT Swap Type Quantity Add to Cart VS now officially offers swap services. Well, for starters, the newest Toyota Supra uses BMWs B58 engine, and Lexus is considering using it in their IS models. It's in German but maybe you can find an English version. . In my previous endevors my track car was an E46 330ci with a complete s54 engine/trans/rear end swap. Your email address will not be published. The BMW N55 is a turbocharged straight-six petrol engine that began production in 2009. Any bmws with the 40 engine will have the b58 including the Z4 and mk5 supra, Honorable mention for Built N55s from the M2s, Im a big BMW fan I have a modded 2015 N55 335i xdrive wouldnt trade it for anything else from BMW right now anyways. Of course, we are biased towards BMWs here at BMWtuning.co, but we fell in love with these modern turbo BMW engines for a reason. Turbo is built as part of the exhaust manifold as one assembly. B58 is obviously a winner. 2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum, So I just finished up my 6mt n54 swap into an e91 wagon. Any updates? Trust me she still has a lot of life yet to go. To cut right to the chase, I love the direction the BMW B58 is going. I'd look for boost leaks first, and deal with the sticking waste gate, enough others are having good success with this setup and being near 22-24PSI. Haha your last comment seems to be spot on! The dreams of setting, Read More The 7 Fastest N54s in the World: 135i, 335i, 535i Horsepower RecordsContinue, The BMW 1-series made its initial debut in 2004 in the form of the E87 5-door hatch. Nice! Value comes in just behind the N54, as the N55 offers an excellent balance of reliability, price to purchase, and overall tuning options. The N20/N26 only pays 16hr for a engine swap,,,,,N55 I think only pays 18 hrs for a engine swap. Subscribed. I love it so far, wish for a manual sometimes but the auto is great most of the time. To become a vendor visit: https://bit.ly/ss-vendor-apply. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Our site is dedicated to all things BMW Tuning related. Gustard42 3 yr. ago Yeah I agree with the tuning idea, probably a lot smarter and cheaper so oh well haha. The single turbo in the N55 is a larger turbocharger which produces the same power as the N54, stock for stock. I'd be a little more wary of a B58 swap as all components in the chain with CAS would be different and may not accept each other . I was expecting a N55-DCT but this is better. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Subbed. Cant wait to compare the BM3 to the Dinan Stage 1. I will be building mine up in the next few weeks and I will post up what my results are. Im new to all of this. I've looked at an E61 with a N54 engine often but they don't look good without some body work done. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. F10 drivers door panel light bars . Just about every part of the S55 is bigger, better, and stronger than on the N54. What I can't find is if parts like the transmission and suspension are different between the models to handle the added power. Not be mentioned above out a simple process issued by BMW is probably some of the fun! 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