Stock Twin Turbo BMW S55 600+WHP M2C/M3/M4 BMW really did it this time. The N54 shattered expectations in the tuning world, but suffered early reliability issues. BMW took a step back with the N55, focusing on improving reliability. Enter the BMW S55. The engine that took some of the great aspects from each engine, but took it 7000 levels higher. BMW's S55 is proving to be … [Read more...] about How to Build a 600WHP BMW S55 M3/M4 for $2,000
The Most Common BMW M62 Engine Problems & Reliability Issues
The M62 is a naturally aspirated V8 engine used by BMW in various 5-series, 7-series, and X-series from 1995-2005. The engine came in five size variants ranging from 3.5L to 4.8L, generating anywhere from 232hp to 370hp with the 4.8L features in the Alpina F5. In 1998 the engine received a technical update which included the addition of a single VANOS system for the intake … [Read more...] about The Most Common BMW M62 Engine Problems & Reliability Issues
BMW N54 30FF Engine Fault Code – 30FF Diagnosis & Repair Guide
The 30FF BMW fault code is one you do not want to see on your BMW. Unfortunately, if you are here, I'm guessing you've got the dreaded code and are looking for answers and hoping those answers don't come with big dollar signs. The 30FF code will usually read "DME: Turbocharger, charge-air pressure too low". If you got this code, your N54 is not running enough boost or is … [Read more...] about BMW N54 30FF Engine Fault Code – 30FF Diagnosis & Repair Guide
BMW E90 Rear Brake Pad Replacement Guide
This is a DIY guide for replacing the rear brake pads on your E90, E91, E92, or or E93 BMW 3-series. If you're also replacing your front brake pads, the steps are very similar, however, there are a few differences. We will link our front brake pad DIY here once we have completed it! This guide is specifically for E9X 3-series models, but this procedure is generally the same … [Read more...] about BMW E90 Rear Brake Pad Replacement Guide
What is Direct Injection? BMW Direct Injection
What is direct injection? What are the benefits and downsides of direct injection? BMW Gasoline Direct Injection 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 … [Read more...] about What is Direct Injection? BMW Direct Injection
