Jake currently owns two N54 powered BMW’s – an E60 535i and E82 135i. Jake has 10 years of experience maintaining, repairing, and upgrading his BMW’s. The 135i features a single turbo Precision 6266 conversion capable of 700+whp; Jake completed the entire project on his own. With over 200 automotive articles published, Jake brings a balance of writing skill, hands-on BMW experience, and technical knowledge to the table.
Even 11 years after the N54 engine was originally debuted, horsepower world records are still being set constantly. We have been waiting for the first 900hp N54, and one company claims to have broken this barrier. Today we are bringing you a post of the 7 fastest N54’s in the world. The dreams of setting…
The BMW N54 engine might be the best tuner engine of all time…at least we think so. Before we even get started, I’m going to drop a plug for a soon-to-come post on why the N54 engine is better and more tuner friendly than a 2JZ. Hopefully I can get some Toyota fans to read…
This guide brought to you by BMW N54 Tuners will explain what the VANOS system is, the importance of the technology, and most importantly when and why it should be replaced or rebuilt. The VANOS system has been used in many variations of BMW engines since 1992. For tuning and driving enjoyability purposes, it is…
So you’ve probably had this warning light come on before, and if you haven’t…you will. It typically will trigger when you’re making a turn. If you’re at all a stickler for having a clean dash like I am, it will drive you nuts. It can also cause your turn signal to not automatically reset after…
Today we are covering a common failure with our cars, the head unit display/radio. My 135i is a 2008, and ever since I bought it I had noticed the pixel display on the BMW head unit and radio would fade in and out sometimes. Sometimes it was perfectly fine, other times you couldn’t make out…
I’m dubbing my 600hp 135i build out “Dementor”. Why? Dementors brought hell to everything in Harry Potter, sucking the souls out of wizards. With 600hp, my 135i is going to bring hell to just about everything else on the road. It might take a little bit of time for it to live up to its…
The BMW N54 engine featured in the 135i, 335i, and 535i is one of the most tune-able engines ever. Some people call it the ‘2JZ’ of German engines, but we think the N54 is on a whole new level. The N54 engine has forged internals, meaning it can handle an immense amount of power without…
When you mention dual cone intakes or cold air intakes, you tend to get a lot of people that will criticize you by saying things like “all your doing is decreasing the longevity of your engine”, “its a pointless mod, it barely offers any horsepower gains”, “your engine is going to take in so much…
My 135i 600hp Build Alright, the title says 600hp but we’re about building our cars, not buying them, and everyone has to start somewhere. It just happens that my start is at about half that number, with a bone stock 2008 BMW 135i. This post will be an introduction of myself and of my new…
How Often You Should Change Your N54 Spark Plugs & Why For the N54 engine the spark plugs should be changed every ~40,000 miles. Tuned N54’s should have their plugs changed every ~20,000 miles as the additional power will put a higher demand on the spark plugs. The more horsepower and boost you are running…
It is recommended you do this every 40,000-50,000 miles. Installing an OCC (Oil Catch Can) can help prevent some of the carbon build-up, however cleaning is still necessary every ~60,000 miles. Tools Needed: COMING SOON ALONG WITH PHOTOS! Also use: -B12 Chemtool Cleaner (2-3 cans) –Carb/Brake Cleaner (3-5 cans) -Brass Brushes -Wet/Dry Vac -Some kind…
This guide is meant to serve as a guide for newcomers to the n54 tuning scene. The n54 twin turbo engine is beginning to capture a large tuning audience, as it is one of BMW’s most capable engines. If you already have experience with bolt-on tuning, visit our ‘N54 tuning guides’ category of the blog…
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