In this article we’ll simply dive into a bunch of various questions and answers about the BMW N20 engine. If you are interested in learning more about the BMW N20 engine, take a look at our N20 Engine Page which covers everything from specs to popular performance mods to common problems. Let us know in…
BMW N54 engines have long been known to deliver great performance with a few basic bolt-on mods. Simple bolt-ons for the N54 can push the engine to 400-450+whp with relative ease. Downpipe (DP) upgrades are among the best mods to take the 3.0L twin turbo engine to the next level. In this guide, we compare…
The BMW 1-series made its initial debut in 2004 in the form of the E87 5-door hatch. It wasn’t until 2008 that BMW brought the 1-series to North America as the E82 coupe and E88 convertible. Models include the 128i, 135i, and legendary 1M. We’ll make reference to some foreign models, but this article is…
It’s no secret we’re not fans of the new front-end of the G80 M3 and G82 M4. However, we’ve always been excited to see just what the new S58 3.0L twin turbo inline-6 is capable of doing. As BMW enthusiasts it’s easy to appreciate the S58. It likely won’t end with BMW fans, though. In…
Bootmod3 (bm3) is one of the most popular tunes in the BMW world for good reason. Pro Tuning Freaks bm3 offers a mobile app for simple flash tuning on the BMW S55 engine. They also offer a handful of off-the-shelf (OTS) flash maps with tons of awesome features. Those looking to tune their S55 should…
In 2016, BMW made a change to the badging of certain models. Most 28i models began carrying a 30i badge while 35i models went to 40i. These changes occurred at the same time BMW released the new B58 engine. In short, the 340i is simply the newer version of the BMW 335i. Both cars offer…
How much power can the stock N55 engine handle? What are the limits on the BMW N55 block, rods, pistons, crank, etc? These are common questions in the aftermarket world, but there is never a perfect answer. However, there are some general safe limits for the N55 engine. In this article, we lay out the…
Finally, we’re getting around to writing about water methanol injection for the S55 M2, M3, and M4. WMI acts as additional fueling for the BMW S55, and also offers cooler intake temps. There are several other benefits to WMI that we’ll jump into in this guide. However, there are also a few risks when running…
Use the following keys to search for a specific topic: Windows: Ctrl + F Mac: Command + F We will break the B48 FAQ guide into the following subjects: For more information about the BMW B48 including specs, popular modifications, and common problems, check out our Ultimate BMW B48 Engine Guide. BMW B48 General Info…
BMW’s B58 3.0L single turbo inline-6 quickly followed the footsteps of its older brother – the legendary BMW N54. The N55 took a small step down to focus on reliability over strength. BMW turned things up again with the B58. It’s a strong engine internally, and a major reliability improvement over the N54. However, no…
The 2018+ F90 M5 is an absolutely insane car from top to bottom. It’s no secret the S63tu4 engine in the M5 is severely underrated from the factory. BMW quotes the F90 M5 competition model at 617 horsepower and 553 torque. In reality, this engine puts down about 620 horsepower and 600+ torque to the…
We finally wrote some methanol injection guides for the N54 and B58 engines a couple of months back. Now it’s time to show the N55 some love and discuss water-methanol injection. It’s an excellent source of fueling for the N55, and also helps the engine run cooler. There are, however, some risks to running meth…
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