How to Build a 400 WHP BMW N55 With Only $1,500!

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@benspates8822 Ай бұрын

Still replying to comments 9 months later shows dedication. Thanks for the great information!

@8020Media Ай бұрын

B - Thanks for the support! We will never leave viewers hanging.

@Kushiimaru 4 ай бұрын

I can’t stress how pertinent it is to upgrade from the stock plastic charge pipe. I just blew mine up at Hockenheimring after three 15 minute sessions.

@8020Media 4 ай бұрын

K - Couldn't agree more.

@nwsurfrider 10 ай бұрын

Great companion video to the bmwtuning article. I'm just getting going on my N55 build, VRSF intercooler is in, but if you're going to be increasing boost in any way via these mods, I'd highly recommend changing out all the plastic parts around the turbo (charge pipe, boost pipe, and inlet pipe). I've read the horror stories of how they like to go boom when adding the slightest tune.

@8020Media 10 ай бұрын

N - Completely agree! Thanks for the feedback.

@Team.Ghost_CC 9 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 E92 335i With the N55. Currently FBO besides a CAI. If you want to maximize gains and compete against an N54, i would highly suggest looking into a custom tune to truly wake up your N55. The XHP transmission tune would definitely help as well.

@8020Media 9 ай бұрын

C - Thanks for sharing your experience. We completely agree!

@eduardomierisch8254 8 ай бұрын

Im running a intercooler downpipe and charge pipe with mhd stage 2 plus tune. Rn i dont think im making mugh more then 320 wheel what should i do to reach 350?

@8020Media 7 ай бұрын

E - Have a full list of things here: bmwtuning.co/400whp-bmw-n55-engine/

@sheluvmayo 3 ай бұрын

@@eduardomierisch8254you should be making more then that ! my buddy has a 2016 m235i with just catless and a stage 1 and he’s making around 345-350

@cperez1320 8 ай бұрын

I want to start modding my 535i, thanks for the vid

@8020Media 8 ай бұрын

C - Thanks for the feedback! Keep us updated on your build.

@Youngtruckerdee 10 ай бұрын

Love the n55 content bro in the process of building mine now

@8020Media 10 ай бұрын

Dee - Nice! Thanks for the feedback. What have you done so far?

@kaiichinose9590 5 ай бұрын

Great video and good to see the n55 get love. I have a 2018 LCI M2 6spd manual. Currently have 520whp on 93 and with e50 blend make 620whp. I have pure 750 turbo, FBO( vrsf fmic, catless downpipe, charge pipe, boost pipe, M performance exhaust, stage 2 hpfp and lpfp, Turner motor sport carbon intake, m2c carbon and aluminum strut braces with m2cs steering tune, m2c seats, m mirrors, m performance shifter and steering wheel, GTS hood, m2cs carbon front lip, aftermarket carbon rear diffuser and side skirts, PSM carbon fiber high kick spoiler, carbon fiber eye lids and m2 fender badges. Next will be wheels and suspension. This car is a dream and sounds amazing. Not maintenance issues because I stay on top of oil changes, brake fluid, and any seals or gaskets, I also have the mossleman thermostat up grade. This car will be a keeper. Perfect street and twisties machine with some good high way pull performance. I don’t and never wanted this to be a drag car I could easily get a b58 xdrive car and do that , but where’s the fun in that. Plus the n55b is a little more stout with forged components and an other unique only to the m2 bits.

@ShmittyW 5 ай бұрын

520 on stock turbo?

@kaiichinose9590 5 ай бұрын

@@ShmittyW oh damn my bad. lol I forgot. Hell nah. Pure 750 turbo upgrade.

@8020Media 5 ай бұрын

K - Thanks for the feedback and taking the time to share your build! Sounds like you've got a sick one.

@andresazenon3597 5 ай бұрын

Xwaa5#10

@8020Media 5 ай бұрын

A - what?

@cammgt3rs370 8 ай бұрын

Here's my take on my 2014 335. CFS large intercooler honestly I prefer a better quality intercooler but at the same size, stock intake with a rectangular hole cut out like the performance intake, downpipe tune engine and transmission,3.5 bar map sensor the icing on the cake large 3" Pro tuning freaks charge pipe.

@8020Media 8 ай бұрын

C - Thanks for sharing your build.

@dustinoutlaw1029 8 ай бұрын

Just subscribed to your channel, really appreciate your content. Just upgraded to a 2011 535i M-Sport from a 2008 328i . First turbo car i ever owned so really excited to start a build .

@8020Media 8 ай бұрын

D - Thanks for the feedback! Keep us updated on your build.

@dustinoutlaw1029 7 ай бұрын

I have a question, so as I said my first turbo car. I checked the boost level with Carly it stays around 14 psi at normal speed but if i floor it , it hits 21 psi and tappers down to around 15 is this normal ? I don’t know if the previous owner tuned it but I do know I get a “bank 1 catalytic converter message “ every 100 miles or so , I just reset it until I can check the down-pipe/catalytic converter factory I think . The car does not run bad with the code .

@8020Media 7 ай бұрын

D - We have a ton of N55 content on our BMW website that we think could be helpful here: bmwtuning.co/bmw-n55/

@1Clean.E93 10 ай бұрын

Make a video on diff turbos for n55 since there new ones out and the diff between p750 and a full frame like 6466

@8020Media 10 ай бұрын

Clean - Good suggestion. We'll take that into account!

@lilbottle9709 10 ай бұрын

yes id love that@@8020Media

@wingmanlmg 6 ай бұрын

Most N55s won't get anywhere close to 400WHP with bolt ons unfortunately. BM3 and MHD both claim approximately 420bhp on their stage 2+ maps, and since these cars have a 20% drivetrain loss that's 340-350whp max from the OTS tunes. To get close to 400whp you'd need an EWG N55 with full bolt ons, and a proper custom tune running E30. Even then I think you'd be capping out at 380whp, limiting factor for us is the fuel pump (which is a very expensive upgrade), followed shortly by the turbo (which is another very expensive upgrade).

@8020Media 6 ай бұрын

A 20% drivetrain loss is a very aggressive assumption; I'd say 10-12% is much more realistic. Nonetheless, there are plenty who have reached ~380-400whp on the PWG and ~400-425whp on the EWG. They're definitely higher-end numbers and not everyone is going to see that. But that's a whole other topic with dynos and power numbers. It's tough to compare different dynos, on different days, different builds, etc.

@wingmanlmg 6 ай бұрын

@@8020Media Yeah I take my comment back, I'm from Australia and our Dynos here read about 15-20% lower than US dynos

@8020Media 6 ай бұрын

W - No worries.

@Ur_cristiano_778 5 ай бұрын

@@wingmanlmg You're actually correct its 15-20%

@Viurnal Ай бұрын

I have an F32 N55 DCT with VRSF Charge Pipe, VRSF Catless Downpipe, Intake, MHD Stage 1+ tune, and straight pipe, and I make just shy of 390WHP.

@olsson1374 7 ай бұрын

What oil would you recomend when pushing 400+? Running 0w40 Motul right now, curious to see if there's a better option, cheers.

@8020Media 7 ай бұрын

O - LiquiMoly 5W-30 or 5W-40 is what we recommend with the N55's.

@olsson1374 7 ай бұрын

@@8020Media Does the motul 0w40 also work? Just changed :)

@8020Media 7 ай бұрын

O - Sure, just providing options we recommend.

@dylanpage4106 8 ай бұрын

I have some questions in reference to modifying my F30 1). What is the risk of doing these modifications at 140k miles versus say 40k miles. Prior to my ownership the cars been maintained at the dealer and I’ve been keeping up with the maintenance with no issues aside from a distinct tick on cold starts I haven’t fully diagnosed. 2). What would be the next viable turbo option after completing these mods without going to a crazy huge top mount kit and would it require additional fueling or could you run a slightly larger turbo on stock injectors pumps etc

@8020Media 8 ай бұрын

The risk should be relatively similar at high mileage if the N55 engine is in good condition. Of course, the engine is going to have a little more natural wear and tear so it could expose certain issues faster (like rod bearing wear, for example). Something like the Pure500 or Pure Stage 2 turbo are good options if you're looking for a "modest" turbo upgrade. Fueling upgrades would depend on many factors like power goals, fuel (pump gas vs E85), water-methanol injection, etc. However, it's likely you'll need at least some fueling upgrades unless you're going for a conservative setup on pump gas.

@dylanpage4106 8 ай бұрын

@@8020Media Thank you very much, I understand. I’ll be looking into the differences between those turbos and how others have set them up in terms of fueling. I greatly appreciate your reply I’ve been enjoying my N55 and I think I want to pursue pulling more power out of it rather than switching to a b58 powered car just yet.

@8020Media 7 ай бұрын

D - Keep us posted!

@Loudn55 7 ай бұрын

Great video thank you!!!

@8020Media 7 ай бұрын

L - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it is helpful.

@edwardcma 7 ай бұрын

FYI, you can still drive with the leaked/broken charge pipe, you just lost the boost from the turbo and will show CEL. After the restart, the CEL will be gone.

@8020Media 7 ай бұрын

S - Yes you can, but what's the fun in that?

@chriso5842 6 ай бұрын

Yup, happened to me. Mine cracked at the MAF flange. I drive with the MAF dangling.

@8020Media 6 ай бұрын

C - Thanks for sharing your experience haha.

@X5NATE 2 ай бұрын

2012 bmw x5 e70 n55 xdrive . 2016 bmw x5 m sport sdrive35i & a 2012 bmw 335is

@8020Media 2 ай бұрын

X - Sounds like you've got some good ones.

@ewertonreis7681 5 ай бұрын

i have a 535 2014 here in brazil, i have installed Downpipe, k&n inbox and i just bought a dv+, needs a remap pr a mhd for it is very necessary to change the boost pipe for stage 2? or the original is safe for it? tks dude

@8020Media 5 ай бұрын

E - Nice! Sounds like you're building a solid N55. It's not necessary, but recommended. Keep us updated.

@chr1stosVAL 4 ай бұрын

So I just ordered a VRSF 6.5 comp intercooler. Should I exchange it for a 5 inch? F87 M2. I dont plan on upgrading the turbo ever. just want a stage 2 tune

@8020Media 4 ай бұрын

C - Don't need to. Either will work.

@muhammadarshad2438 5 ай бұрын

Hi Zach, appreciate if you can provide a tuning guide for BMW X5 XDrive35i. Thank you - Arshad

@8020Media 5 ай бұрын

M - We don't typically get model specific. Assuming it has the N55?

@zulk9mahmood821 5 ай бұрын

Can you make 400whp without e85 ?

@8020Media 5 ай бұрын

Z - Unlikely, unless you're getting an upgraded turbo.

@pabloduhcanadian6328 4 ай бұрын

I have all bolt ons mentioned. To run an e30 map, can I just fill the tank with e85 even though the tune is for e30? Any problems doing so?

@8020Media 4 ай бұрын

P - Would advise running e30 for e30 tunes.

@TheMarschmallow 8 ай бұрын

I know sometimes the SUVs lag in tech, I have an N55 powered 2014 x3 does that have an electric wastegate or PWC? How can I tell?

@8020Media 8 ай бұрын

W - This is an article we have on our BMW Tuning website that will be helpful here: bmwtuning.co/ewg-vs-pwg-bmw-n55/

@ewertonreis7681 5 ай бұрын

needs a dv+ for it?

@8020Media 5 ай бұрын

E - Doesn't need, but advised.

@ErnestKhalimov-sr9mg 11 ай бұрын

Hi i have some things in my cart now for my stock n54, mosselman thermostat, masata intercooler, rb pcv valve. Whats your opinion on those and also should i go with wagner intercooler or masata? Both 5»

@8020Media 11 ай бұрын

Ernest - We have recommendations on our website with this post: bmwtuning.co/400whp-bmw-n55-engine/

@MayanPudding 2 ай бұрын

this title is really misleading. an MHD tune license for n55 is 550$, a good intercooler is 500$, good chargepipe is 250-300$, a catless downpipe which won't pass emissions and causes car to stink is 300$, a high flow cat is anywhere from 500$ to 2000$ depending on brand. a good cold air intake is 250-500$ i would say to do it right and not get the cheapest crap parts, the low end it's much closer to 2500$ and that's not including labor if you want someone else to install these parts.

@8020Media 2 ай бұрын

M - I'm sorry you feel this way. With prices going up on a lot of things since the beginning of the year, it could be a little more than $1,500 depending on new/used parts.