While direct injection was previously more common in diesel engines, gasoline direct injection (GDI or DI) has taken the automotive industry by storm over the last decade. Although BMW used direct injection in airplane engines in the 1930’s they did not implement DI until the mid 2000’s. BMW’s N54 engine, introduced in the 2007 335i,…
BMW’s N62 V8 engine was produced from 2001-2010 and is available in four sizes including 3.6L, 4.0L, 4.4L, and 4.8L variants. The 3.6L N62 engine generates 268hp while the largest 4.8L option makes a staggering 362hp. Though these horsepower numbers may not seem overly impressive now days, this was quite an achievement for a naturally…
I’m sure we’ve all heard the various acronyms for BMW – “Big Money Waster”, “Broke My Wallet”, “Broken Motor Works”, and “Barely Moving Wreck”, just to name a few. Everyone in the world knows a guy, that knows a guy, that knows another guy who once owned a BMW for a year until it drove…
While the BMW N54 can push incredible power and torque through the small stock twin turbos, many enthusiasts want to take their N54 to the next level. Upgraded turbos are at the forefront of discussion when it comes to unleashing the N54’s full potential. Despite its reputation as a strong factory motor, upgrading to a…
The BMW N53 engine was produced from 2006-2013. Being the final naturally aspirated inline-6 that BMW will likely ever produce, it is the last of a tradition from BMW that dates back to 1968. As a result of BMW’s constant improvements to their straight-6 formula, the N53 is a fantastic and well-rounded engine, completely with many of…
How to Replace your BMW E90 Brake Pad Sensor Your BMW brake pad sensor is what controls the “brake” light on your dashboard or iDrive system and lets you know how much life you have left in your brake pads. The sensor mounts onto the brake pad; once the brake pads fully wear down, the…
The BMW S65 engine is a racing-derived engine built specifically for high performance, with few accommodations for improved reliability. Along with the high-performance goal for the S65, the V8 also has engine technology that reflects that. Unfortunately, those aspects of the engine are what are most likely to fail in some instances. For example, the…
If you’re even remotely familiar with BMW, you know that the BMW M-Division is responsible for creating the most hardcore and race-focused cars the brand has to offer. They’ve been at it for a while too, representing BMW’s racing presence since 1972. However, another BMW subsidiary and partner has been breathing fire into factory BMW…
When the BMW N63 engine was first released in 2008, it was one of the most advanced V8 engines in the world. In addition to the N63’s entirely aluminum construction and implementation of a direct injection fuel system, it was the first engine in the world to use a “hot-vee” engine layout. This engine has…
BMW’s boost pressure release system is controlled by a diverter valve instead of a traditional blow off valve. A diverter valve serves the same purpose as a blow off valve, although they function somewhat differently. N54’s come stock with diverter valves, mounted onto a chargepipe, which is responsible for routing air to the engine. As…
Whether you’re new to BMW or a long-time enthusiast, engine reliability and problems are always a topic of conversation. BMW is held in high regard to their straight six engines, with the M54 being an iconic engine. The M54 engine is a naturally aspirated inline-6 that was primarily featured in the 2000-2006 E46 3-series, in…
In early model BMW’s, such as our favorite E30 M3, engine timing adjustments had to be done by hand with a special tool. Variable valve timing is the solution to this problem, and just about every manufacturer has their own technology for it. Variable valve timing allows for timing adjustments to be made electronically and…
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