How to Make 600+ HP from your N54 E9x! | Upgrade or Unload

[@ecstuning]

Make sure you hit up Chris on Instagram ( instagram.com/racecar_camp/ ) if you have any questions or are interested in his 335xi!

[@ArticulateArena]

*if for off road. are they not allowed on road? just some states or the whole country?

[@fir3851]

@@ArticulateArenadepends on your state

[@carvelera]

feeling proud own the n54, there is still new video saying about this beast in 2024...

[@racecarcamp9056]

I subscribe to the thought that the N54 is the new modern 2JZ-ish!

[@exiteternium]

@racecarcamp9056 German 2 jz.. but not modern, the 2 just uses some tech that is seen on motorcycles that the n54 isn't using like cam buckets on the valves, abd a timing belt instead of a chain.. Personally I prefer the lower maintenance of hydraulic lash adjustment over bucket valves, and chain over belt. Might not Rev as high, but will last a very long time.

[@racecarcamp9056]

@@exiteternium I can agree with that! Having to work on your own cars, I'd take a chain over belt though!

[@exiteternium]

@racecarcamp9056 I have the n54 cause I prefer chain too, and hydraulic lash adjustment over shims under cam buckets ( I also own a zx10r motorcycle) less maintenance.

[@frankwickham2950]

For the mirrors either replacing it or just with bimmercode you can switch off the automatic mirror folding feature without having to cut wires or anything

[@BrokeMahWallet]

Yessuh we love e90 content 🔥🔥❤️‍🔥

[@IamJoeTV]

I just picked up a 2009 E92 xdrive manual 335i full Mpackage yesterday. This makes me excited.

[@CameronAllen-r1s]

Post it let's see it!!

[@friguy4444]

I understand your selling stuff and that's fine. But the Cowl delete isn't the best thing to be doing. It takes away the protection of the water shed on the top of it. If you don't really go into automatic car washes or in much rain or park in the rain then your fine but if you're like me and use it everywhere as my daily then there are problems that can happen like water in your ECU or in your cylinders especially 5 and 6.

[@zhaoyangxie]

This should be pinned. People should understand and acknowledge the downsides of cowl delete.

[@andremartinez3000]

Thank you for this comment. Definitely should be pinned. I was about to purchase this kit and had no idea there was such a severe down side to it.

[@JhoanciCarmona]

Was going to say this. Thanks for saying it

[@tomasfeldman4230]

Chris, I have an N54 but I don’t want it to make too much power. I would like it to be between 400 and 500. What do you recommend? Because there are some things that I want to change because it is better for the car but I don’t want it to make too much power. Like a new chargepipe, a new air filter and a new intercooler. Not because of the power but because it is better for the car, I think. The thing is that I don’t want to take it too far. What I’m basically asking is what are the mods that you recommend that are the perfect balance between reliability and power, because I think that having a stock N54 doesn’t make too much sense since it can make 50% more with almost the same reliability.

[@racecarcamp9056]

Oh you are totally right. I'd recommend a charge pipe, intake, tune, and FMIC. That will take you up a nice power level bump, without adding too much noise, or gutting cats, or anything to dramatic. And it's all incredibly easy to install. You'll be able to run many off the shelf tunes with that setup, and add a substantial amount of power.

[@SyncedCyberSoule]

Sweet, Chris! I have an e90 as well, and have done and plan to do similar things. (EBay rep skirts got me too, lol.) The mirror folding problem; I fixed by disabling the unlock folding. It works great on the m3 style mirrors, but the Highline units just seem to constantly have issues. On top of that the motor for moving them quit so I just decided to swap them out with the other non folding larger style from the junkyard and set them manually with my finger. They work great and I can see so much more in traffic. Eagerly awaiting more on this!

[@racecarcamp9056]

Yeah, I probably should have fit the skirts before I painted them! Bodywork is new to me, you only make the same mistake once (hopefully). Thanks for the notes on the mirrors, I'm not ready to throw in the towel on saving the factory mirrors! Maybe if I can figure it out we can do a whole DIY on them because I've found loads of people have the same issue. It annoys me that it's the only thing on the car that's subpar :(

[@racecarcamp9056]

How did you disable the unlock folding? That would at least reduce my blood pressure everyday!

[@xriot1752]

I wouldn't flash an MHD tune on my car before upgrading the stock (3in) FMIC to at least a 5in FMIC and getting cat-less downpipes like MDH RECOMMENDS. If you're making more power you want that extra cooling and that exhaust to have higher flow. At least they mentioned the charge pipe.

[@bavarianhero]

I need me some of those parts still. I used to have catless/full exhaust circuit werk, but with index 4 I couldn’t keep the engine happy. Since then I just did resonator delete with stock downpipes. Luckily I changed to silicone inlets, charge pipe, and turbo smart bov and the car sounds like a raging bull. I recommend everything here on this video for your n54! Also change your DMLT before you change anything around the platform, if your codes are still there change everything else. If not that was the only issue the whole time. Talking from experience.

[@racecarcamp9056]

Oh man, index 4 is living brave! For my build I wanted to zero out any potential issues and jumped right to the index 12s when I started adding big power. I haven't had any issues with the DMLT fume pump *knocks on wood*

[@MatthewGlad]

Your running 1st racing inlets same Chinese factory as VRSF - Now they are reinforced too. The 2" inlets work perfectly on the factory turbos with the rubber boots which are on the turbos. Also where does the water go with your cowl delate? Your much better cutting the factory cowl so it directs water to the correct place

[@racecarcamp9056]

I've had the cowl delete on for a couple of years. I have not noticed any water intrusion anywhere and I'm climbing around in and out of the car often. The rain tray is still there at the base of the windshield and it is directing water into the side drains as you'd expect! Same with the leaves lol you still gotta clean those drains!

[@carfeen]

I can run 2 inch inlets on stock turbos ???

[@exiteternium]

ECS should partner with seems legit for the F8X and up M series brake upgrade kit using the 4 Pot brembo calipers with the 380mm rotors. .

[@CARTUNE.]

This should be, “How to make power for 11 days before something breaks again on your BMW.”!

[@racecarcamp9056]

Ha ha, that could be any BMW build video :P

[@336motorsportsllc]

Somebody a lil hurt ,need a hug

[@Michael-tc1yq]

Nuh uh, my car lasts at least 13 days between catastrophic failures.

[@B_M_DUBBA_U_]

The hate is real in this one

[@destruxandexploze2552]

“CARTUNE Productions!” Has no content. Seems like someone can’t tune, is this comment projecting your failures of tuning? 🥺

[@dariusGarage]

For the mirror look up M539 restorations, he's fixed this same issue in nearly every BMW he owns

[@racecarcamp9056]

Thank you! That was exactly what I needed to watch!

[@friguy4444]

The problem with the HKS BOV is that you can't up grade the vacuum line to a larger ,ine which is needed when going to bigger power and a full size BOV.

[@BigBenny24]

The N54 is very picky and expensive in the upper boost levels on E85 mixes. Your gonna be repeating replacing the expensive high pressure fuel pump for overdriving it, the spark plugs, ignition coils, the fuel injectors mosfets need upgraded in the computer, the fuel injectors going out more and ultimately both stock turbos. Just get a 93 Octane Tune, throw on some Catless Downpipes, a metal chargepipe, a new serpentine belt, oil change, all new spark plugs all new ignition coils. And be happy. The power to weight makes a fast car.

[@staymedicatednyc]

I have the same e90 n54 335xi 6 Speed… love/hate relationship 😅

[@aombarbor]

Removing Cabin air filter actually help with heat soak like a lot alot

[@donDiago]

Putting a foil across the rear edge of the hood with the cabin air filter mod allows hot air to be forced out of the engine bay so much quicker and temps go way down.

[@staymedicatednyc]

Would love to have a dash with the screen tho and for some reason my radio stopped working after I pressed the sos button on top 😞

[@exiteternium]

the ride height of the car at beginning, with about 3 to 4 inches wheel gap, what suspension is that? i live in midwest and my 335I i jsut bought had like half an inch wheel gap and is not good for midwest roads.

[@ecstuning]

The car at the beginning was actually on stock suspension still

[@AcousticheroM]

With the sidemirror. You got water damage in the control until on the driver side/ or it just went bad. Just change out the unit it’s about 20-30

[@racecarcamp9056]

Interesting. It's still folding, just too far. I'm going to try the mechanical repair first and see if that helps! I'll keep the control unit in mind though!

[@dylanpage4106]

Can you guys do F30 N55 stuff please and thank you

[@eman9372]

Damn is ECS on the verge of bankruptcy?? Nice sales pitch!!

[@jetonbalidemaj]

Youre telling me no water gets into those performance cabin filters when it rains???? Lmao

[@racecarcamp9056]

Correct. They've existed for 10+ years and are available from many different companies. It's a very common swap/mod. I've been driving the car with them for years, no issues.

[@dcrasta]

Man that exhaust sounds mean.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Very nice video guys. I have a question about which size FICM will fit on a factory M-tech front bumper with the "radar" sensor from the adaptive cruise control still intact? Is it 5,5" max? Thanks in forward. Dutch regards Nico.

[@ErrollJenkinsJr]

A 7.5 will fit into ur trim

[@ErrollJenkinsJr]

But if your staying under 500hp then a 5 or 5.5 stepped is all you need

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

@@ErrollJenkinsJr okay, many thanks. 450Hp is my goal. So I think I go for a 5 inch. Regards Nico.

[@TheTruelakersfan]

Bucket or bucket less is best ?

[@scorpioncubain]

Jamais ne mettre de dual filtres à air dans un n54 ! Trop de déperdition d’air avec en plus de l’air chaud ! Juste on remplace par un KN

[@jessicaandtrains7768]

The power people are actually making is far less than most say or think. Speaking as an owner of a 335 for 11 years.

[@DC_E90]

.... ima be completely honest as much weight that tray is that sits under the stock cowl. i wouldnt remove it because its used to Redirect water to the side drainage system. with out it water is going into your engine and of course all over the wiring and plugs under that rea. things will get prone to drying and braking. my E90 335i i kept mine on for thsi reason. if your blower doesnt cause a fire a wire of plug due to water damage and corrosion would just saying.

[@racecarcamp9056]

Haven't had any issues with the cowl delete. Rain tray is still underneath the windshield with water (and leaves) still collecting properly in the gutters on either side of the bay. The cowl is a bit deeper under the hood.

[@DC_E90]

right.... thats exactly what i was saying lol to leave the tray because it redirects water......................... -.-! @@racecarcamp9056

[@jasonleskiw9942]

Still waiting on any meaningful HP adding part… nothing done aside from the MHD provides meaningful gains. The IC will help safely run 1+ on the MHD, so you’re looking at 350hp.

[@destruxandexploze2552]

Damn, didn’t know they let idiots comment. Talks about upgraded turbos, fuel upgrades, FMIC upgrades (which keep air temps down and increases horsepower) intakes, charge pipes. Like??? Did you watch the video?

[@warnin6925]

Forgot to mention down pipe

[@Kh.J.]

Folding issue revers the wire

[@spool616]

No downpipes?

[@shabirbhatti11147]

Is this with stock internals or is your engine built?

[@n54kv]

N54’s can handle upwards of 600 whp on the the stock internals so I’d assume they’re factory

[@evaniezzi]

Take the painted plastic cover off the side mirrors and clip the white wire (make sure to cap the exposed wire) to fix the folding mirror issue. You lose the folding mirror function but retain complete mirror control and reverse dip. Otherwise, you will need to replace the whole mirror assembly which is a pain and costly.

[@racecarcamp9056]

Thank you for a clear plan B if I fail to fix the mechanism!

[@darklegion7780]

For my roads here an 330 ci e46 is more than enough drove an 335i stock ..it was overkill. So much power many times is useless

[@bigash_n54]

Best mod is an LSD

[@buffpaul1677]

Why is customer service so bad at ECS. 2.5 hour wait times but sales is always ready! 😂

[@brianj6314]

Where is the one for the n20 🤦🏾‍♂️ everyone hates on it but if u replace all plastic with metal that thing can run

[@chuckehrlich]

Those shitty dual cone intakes don’t add any power. In fact they probably rob power by pulling in hot engine bay air. Waste of money.

[@Bimmerdude999]

Wrong. If the car was bone stock and not tuned, sure. But, if you plan on pushing power the factory intake is a big bottleneck and besides the intercooler cools it anyway. I have a 7 inch stepped intercooler and my logs the intake air temps on a 95F day wont go above 110F doing back to back launches

[@chuckehrlich]

@ Keep thinking that. Those DCI’s don’t add any power times, or not. They are a total gimmick and waste of money.

[@blakeelliott9238]

I need a sponsor this shit is expensive 😂

[@y00h000]

Why would a charge pipe be the number one mod… with nothing else done

[@summerholiday2]

By itself, it's only going to add reliability and better turbo noises. The real magic happens when paired with other supporting mods, especially a tune.

[@n54kv]

@@summerholiday2 No magic happens when you add the tune. It’s purely preventative maintenance, because the stock plastic ones are known to break when adding boost.

[@bullyzelda5981]

Do a b9 A4

[@dylanpage4106]

No don’t

[@destruxandexploze2552]

DO NOT GET THE CABIN AIR COWL DELETE! It’s only like 6-8 bolts to take off the cowl, super easy. The reroute kit causes it to suck hot air into the cabin to a point you need to do AC and recirculation to cool things down, AND when it rains heavily, there’s no routing to drain the rain water, there’s cases of water getting into the firewall and even the blower motor. Just don’t do it!

[@The_smooth_2j]

Put a big turbo on it and call it a day.

[@racecarcamp9056]

I put two bigger turbos on it :D

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Curious at how overpriced you’re planning to sell this at?

[@racecarcamp9056]

Ha ha, right. Hard to find comps for a highly modified 335 that works correctly. Similar builds are around 17k on the forums and marketplace, but what they sell for.... who knows. I'm thinking 15k and see what happens. But I'm going to try and fix the dang mirror first.

[@racecarcamp9056]

OEM hood, bumper, summer wheels, OEM parts, etc. all included with the whole sale.

[@Syntax73]

vargas lol

[@donDiago]

A too-big an intercooler will take power away. I have had 17T turbos from eBay on my car for over 4 years and 80k miles and no problems the biggest mistake on these cars is running E fuel. Those really crappy silicone inlets are on my car and no sign of any wear or damage you obviously did not fit them correctly.

[@austinaustin2751]

Kindly asking as someone interested in this N54 platform How is big intercooler taking power away since most people recommend it

[@EvlEgle]

Its so funny to me that you guys keep calling VRSF a reputable company vs companies that sell mostly on ebay. VRSF is just Tiago's ebay store from back in the day. They aren't on ebay anymore, but thats mostly because selling auto parts on ebay is harder now because of the EPA

[@vdubskiee5356]

how can you complain though? their down pipes, FMI are solid and affordable…

[@EvlEgle]

@@vdubskiee5356 vrsf is an ebay company They literally started off selling rebranded stuff on ebay.

[@Tewty11]

That strut brace tho...If you know... you know.

[@Cmanns05]

All of his stated numbers are crank, not whp. Hybrids can do 600’s wheel but the left side of the tables numbers were definitely high.

[@dylanpage4106]

Can you guys do F30 N55 stuff please and thank you

[@philmccrackin6465]

F30 LS swaps are in the works. https:/ /kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJyymZhji52Uaa8si=PlsWEfbWIs39TIi_

[@jasonleskiw9942]

Still waiting on any meaningful HP adding part… nothing done aside from the MHD provides meaningful gains. The IC will help safely run 1+ on the MHD, so you’re looking at 350hp.

[@vdubskiee5356]

how many times you gonna post this? are we just going to miss the upgraded turbo as well? lol clown