N20/N26 Intake Upgrade Guide Upgraded intakes are our first mod recommendation for people just getting into modding their BMW's, but also for people looking to push crazy horsepower. An upgraded intake is the building block to further modification as it provides the engine with the additional air capacity needed for high-horsepower applications. Additionally, it's a great … [Read more...] about BMW N20 Upgraded Intake Guide
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BMW N20 Upgraded FMIC Guide
N20 Intercooler Upgrade Guide We believe upgraded front mount intercoolers (FMIC's) are one of the most under-rated mods for the BMW N20. Peak power gains may appear underwhelming for the cost of an upgraded FMIC. However, upgraded intercoolers are excellent on tuned and modded N20 engines. In this guide, we will discuss the many benefits of running an upgraded FMIC as well as … [Read more...] about BMW N20 Upgraded FMIC Guide
BMW N20 vs N26 Comparison
BMW N20 vs N26 We'll keep this post short as there isn't much to go into. The N20 and N26 are basically the same exact engine. Feel free to leave it at that and stop reading. None of the differences between the N20 and N26 are too important. Both make the same power and torque. Additionally, the N20 and N26 share over 95% of their part numbers. For those who want to learn … [Read more...] about BMW N20 vs N26 Comparison
BMW N20 vs B48: Performance & Reliability
BMW N20 vs B48: Battle of the 2.0L Turbo The BMW N20 and B48 have big reputations to live up to. They power 20i, 25i, 28i, and 30i models; a large percentage of all BMW models. Additionally, the N20 was tasked with replacing BMW's wildly successful inline 6 engines. These small 2.0L turbo engines are fuel efficient, emissions friendly, and light, all while providing impressive … [Read more...] about BMW N20 vs B48: Performance & Reliability
BMW N20 Common Problems & Reliability Issues
The BMW N20 is a 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine produced from 2011-2017, and was BMW’s replacement for the naturally aspirated 3.0L 6-cylinder N52/N53 engines. As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. Turbo engines are more complex and require several additional components, which means there … [Read more...] about BMW N20 Common Problems & Reliability Issues