Building a 400WHP N55 with 5 Simple Bolt-Ons We wrote a similar post for the N54, which seemed to be a popular and informative post for those looking to learn more about the engines capabilities. For those who read our post about the BMW N54, it should be noted the N55 is not quite as capable as the N54 mod-for-mod for two reasons. One – the N55 features a twin-scroll single … [Read more...] about How to Build a 400whp N55 for Under $1500
BMW N55 Turbo Upgrade Options & Setup Guide
BMW N55 Turbo Upgrade Guide Turbos are great. Especially BMW’s N55 twin-scroll turbocharged engine. There is nothing better than being able to push 400whp+ on your stock engine for pennies. Well, maybe there is something better…UPGRADED TURBO! This N55 turbo upgrade guide will dig into the intricacies of upgrading your N55 turbo and help you decide whether stage 1, 2 or 3 … [Read more...] about BMW N55 Turbo Upgrade Options & Setup Guide
BMW N54/N55 E-Series Electric Water Pump Replacement DIY (Video)
BMW N54/N55 Electric Water Pump Replacement DIY Signs of N55 Water Pump Failure: Engine overheating significantly – usually rapid over-heating once the pump fails Cooling Fan running full speed (noisy) Coolant boiling out of coolant cap N55 CEL Codes for Failing Water Pump: 2E81, 2E82, 2E83, 2E84, 2E85 377A Remember to check fuses Replacement … [Read more...] about BMW N54/N55 E-Series Electric Water Pump Replacement DIY (Video)
How to Build a 500HP 40i B58 BMW for Less Than $1,500
Tuning your BMW B58 140i, 240i, 340i, 440i, 540i, Z4 for 500HP The B58 is the successor to the N54 and N55 engines, both of which were highly tune-able and able to make lots of horsepower with only a handful of supporting mods. The N54 takes the cake in regards to horsepower capabilities, but it had many engine problems as a result. The N55 platform was made more restrictive … [Read more...] about How to Build a 500HP 40i B58 BMW for Less Than $1,500
BMW 8-Series M850i: Everything You Need to Know About the 8-Series
19-years after the discontinuation of the E31 8-Series, BMW has revealed the launch of the G15 8-Series. While various models are in the works, including an M8, the first car to hit the US market is the 2019 BMW M850i. The E31 8-Series featured a 840i and 850i, both 2-door coupes only. The 840i/Ci featured 4.0L and 4.4L V8's, while the 850i models were the king of the castle … [Read more...] about BMW 8-Series M850i: Everything You Need to Know About the 8-Series