Upgraded S55 Downpipes - Catless & High Flow Catted DP's BMW's S55 engine comes from the factory with excellent power and torque for its small 3.0L design. However, for some, it's simply not enough. Bolt-on mods are a popular option to push the S55 engine to 600+WHP. Upgraded downpipes (DP's) are one of the key bolt-ons to unlock the S55's true potential. In this guide, we … [Read more...] about BMW S55 Upgraded Downpipes Guide
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BMW S55 vs S58: Performance, Reliability & Tuning
BMW forever left the world of naturally-aspirated performance motors in M-series cars in 2013 with the launch of the S55. Succeeding the NA V8 S65 motor, the S55 was a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. Despite being the performance version of the N55, the S55 has little in common: a closed deck block, twin turbos, forged pistons, lightweight crankshaft, and dual high pressure … [Read more...] about BMW S55 vs S58: Performance, Reliability & Tuning
How to Build a 600WHP BMW S55 M3/M4 for $2,000
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
BMW N54 vs. N55 vs. B58 vs. S55: Performance & Reliability
BMW N54 vs N55 vs B58 vs S55 Ever since the twin turbo N54 hit the markets in the 2007 BMW 335i, BMW has been building on the design of the turbocharged, direct injected inline 6 engine. In 2010, the 335i received the updated N55 engine followed by the B58 in 2016, however, the model was rebranded to the 340i. Unsurprisingly, the success of the turbocharged inline 6 led to its … [Read more...] about BMW N54 vs. N55 vs. B58 vs. S55: Performance & Reliability
The 2 Best Modern BMW Engines for Tuners and Horsepower Freaks
The 2 Best Modern BMW Engines - N54 & S55 Let me grab my flame suit in advance as I have a feeling this may turn ugly rather quickly. When it comes to modern BMW engines (lets define modern as engines produced by BMW after the year 2000) there are two engines that stand out to me. Two engines that hopefully represent the future of the “Ultimate Driving Machine”, and likely … [Read more...] about The 2 Best Modern BMW Engines for Tuners and Horsepower Freaks