N54 is vamoose. N55 takes over
Just read this official type document, sounds like we can kiss the N54 goodbye. Boy racers who claim their 335i is faster then an M3 beware! hilarious
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=338908 |
Time will tell. I suspect the tuners will find plenty of potential in the new version.
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The N54 is retained on the "is" models and the Z4.
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was just about to say what 503alex said...i wonder how more reliable the n55 engine will be in comparison to the n54...will we still get the same headaches or have they learned from their lessons?
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Probably the same HPFP. That's the only reliability "issue" I'm aware of.
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HPFP stands for high pressure fuel pump correct? i wonder how the newer turbo will handle boost once the tuners get their hands on it...
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Correct.
We'll have to see about the N55. I have no idea how the flow capacity of the new single turbo compares with the N54 twin setup. |
Originally Posted by 503Alex
(Post 2707234)
The N54 is retained on the "is" models and the Z4.
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Originally Posted by mcr_driver
(Post 2708569)
was just about to say what 503alex said...i wonder how more reliable the n55 engine will be in comparison to the n54...will we still get the same headaches or have they learned from their lessons?
From what I am told and what I know it should be better but the bigest reason for going to a single turbo was cost. The twin turbo motor cost a lot more money to produce than any of the estimates BMW was originally working with. |
Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD
(Post 2711817)
Wrong it is also in the new 740i and Li
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Originally Posted by m3bs
(Post 2708572)
Probably the same HPFP. That's the only reliability "issue" I'm aware of.
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Originally Posted by m3bs
(Post 2707232)
Time will tell. I suspect the tuners will find plenty of potential in the new version.
Hopefully. BMS has a 135i due in March with the new engine so he'll have his work cut out for him. :cool: |
Originally Posted by Devin1205
(Post 2712489)
what about all the carbon issues for knock faults and injectors causing mass misfires? N54's have been anything but a good engine so far... at least here in the southwest.
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Originally Posted by MCJ
(Post 2714301)
Hopefully. BMS has a 135i due in March with the new engine so he'll have his work cut out for him. :cool:
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The N55 was introduced to lower heat output, increase reliability, and also as an effort to stifle the tuners from getting into it as fast as they did with the N54. By going single turbo, BMW can lock down the engine more securely which should make things more difficult for after-market suppliers to supply products/tuning.
Pretty smart move on their part. :cool: |
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