What Makes The BMW M2’s Engine So Special?

What Makes The BMW M2’s Engine So Special?
Thanks for tuning into yet another one of my videos! In today's video we go over all the changes that make the BMW M2's N55 so special. From the race inspired oiling system, to the combination of BMW's best engines, the N55 in the BMW M2 really is unique. In fact, it's one of my favourite BMW engines ever. The OG BMW M2 really is a great car. Thank you again for watching and I hope you have an amazing week!
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[@lloyd.8272]

N55 in the m2 is my favourite bmw engine. Definitely got a fun character and all the nice noises.

[@collectingms3803]

Hey bro! It sure does. Absolutely love the N55

[@DigitalDissident]

I have a 2011 135i coupe w/ the 1st gen N55. These came with 1 passenger side oil cooler radiator. By simply upgrading the thermost housing (OFG) to a mosselman unit, u reduce operating temps by 20C. Even at autobahn speeds my car stays below 100C inste of the standard 120C. No extra or dual cooling components are needed for N55. You can also set the radiator fan speed to sport or track, most people just don't know this. The N55 block also has moore coolant channels as comparred to the older N54 design. This video does a great job of listing the additional reinforcements of the M2s N55 variant.

[@Hofmeister_Kink]

Very informative, thanks!

[@tmc8516]

I love the n55, I have a e92 335i and man sounds soo good. Even stock exhaust has a deeper tone 🔥

[@jourdansangar]

Was not expecting such a technical, yet, well explained video - awesome! Liked & subbed 👍🏽

[@collectingms3803]

Hey bro! Thank you and sorry for my late response. I'm really happy you enjoyed!

[@HHlah]

Great video bro! I totally agree that the N55 on the M2 is such a special engine! Sure it's not an S engine on paper but it's definitely got soul!!!

[@collectingms3803]

Thank you bro! Totally agree with you

[@channelgreen5949]

@@collectingms3803 debating if I should get m2 or m2 comp….which is more reliable long term? Like which engine most likely to possibly reach 200k mile….

[@collectingms3803]

@@channelgreen5949 Hey bro, both engines will get you to 200k miles, but the N55 is known to be more reliable. There are of course a few common items that will need replacing as you add miles, but none are all that expensive to fix. But the same can be said about any engine. If you want either to last a long time, it all comes down to proper maintenance and care. Hope that helps!

[@gaara4667]

@@channelgreen5949both are reliable as long as you are willing and prepared to sink money into them to ensure they run nicely. Welcome to the German world.

[@kaiichinose9590]

Absolutely love your channel. Btw your videos made me want the n55 b m2 so much more than the m2c. I take delivery of a 2018 m2 LCI in two days. I got the spline white and it already has the MPE from factory, fully loaded. I went with the 6 spd manual. I really need to get ahold of some seats like yours. Where’d you get your seats btw? I’m also getting the CS style hood. It’s lighter and functional. Mine also has a sun roof. Idk why I wanted that but I love how it opens up the interior. The spool feels so good during normal driving but top end is absolutely nuts. Just pulls so hard to red line....like it wants to just keep going.

[@pilarbojorquez1080]

Thanks for this video on the legendary N55.

[@collectingms3803]

Hey bro! You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@maxfrederick7703]

So…… It’s not just a remapped 235i??? 🤣 kidding, had mine for nearly 5 years. That n55 is fantastic. Love it.

[@collectingms3803]

Haha basically an F30 335i! That's awesome though, I remember your sliding video. The N55 M2 really is fantastic

[@maxfrederick7703]

@@collectingms3803 yea it is….. I went to bmw the other day and they shared some details about the new m2….. it’s going to be amazing I’m sure….. but is it going to be much more exciting? I’m not so sure.

[@collectingms3803]

@@maxfrederick7703 Yeah I totally get what you're saying. For me personally, I think the F series has the best Ms. Hopefully the M2 will be better than both of us expect though. Do you like the big screens they're adding across the dash on the new M3 touring?

[@GOLD-N54]

Big like. Good review 👍👌👍

[@collectingms3803]

Thank you bro! Happy you enjoyed

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

I have a 2011 135i coupe with the N55 and I love the sound! I like the quality and production of your video! 👌 What camera and mic do you use?

[@collectingms3803]

The first manual car I learned to drive on was a 2014 135i coupe! Amazing car! The camera is my iPhone 11 Pro and the mic is a rode wireless (I can give you the exact part number if interested)

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

What website is this info at 1:48 from?

[@domkraggp9944]

Awesome video ! Looking to flash my 435 to the bootmod3 stage 0+ m2 tune. But then a part of me is growing skeptical as I learn about the various hardware changes between a regular N55 and this N55. Obviously put in place so it can reliably handle the extra heat and loads

[@collectingms3803]

Hey bro! Thank you! I think you'd be fine honestly.. Lots and lots of tuned 435s out there running just fine on bootmod3

[@PapiAndrey]

Lmao it can most certainly handle it. It’s extremely conservative. You can double your stock power and the engine will be reliable.

[@Daymien]

Very well spoken individual

[@collectingms3803]

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the video

[@micraw714]

Good info! Lately, I've been whining that they didn't put in a B58 engine in the OG instead but actually this version of the N55 is pretty badass. Makes me feel more confident about ordering my upgraded turbo 😁

[@collectingms3803]

Hey bro! It's good to see you! I guess neither of us have done the turbo yet 😂Definitely is a great engine, super happy to have an N55 M2

[@micraw714]

@@collectingms3803 thanks, you as well! I finally decided to order it along with a Dorch stage 1 hpfp 😁 hoping to have it all installed and tuned some time in Oct, I'll let you know how it goes!

[@collectingms3803]

@@micraw714 Ah there we go! Please let me know how it goes

[@micraw714]

@@collectingms3803 for sure brother!

[@kaiichinose9590]

Holysmokes. As much as I love the n55b, I thought I was the only one wishing they put the b58 in the og m2 as well. But it was placed in the 40i series bmws shortly after but damn. Maybe if the n55b ever blows up a Frankenstein project b58 replacement could happen. Honestly I prefer the b58 over the s55. My order is like this b58>n55b>>>>>s55. As great as the s55 is, I absolutely cannot get over the sound and weak crank hub of that engine. Cheers to you both. What I don't understand is why they really only ever did different engines in a full m version of a car with this m2. No other bmw did this. I mean they even have an m235i as well. Very confusing.

[@mecheng1977]

Do you think the M235i is okay to track without using R compound tires? Is there any 2 series groups in Ontario that do cars and coffee?

[@collectingms3803]

Hey bro! Sorry for my late response. Honestly, I'd say go ahead and track your car with whatever tires you have on at the moment - you'll have a blast even if you don't have race tires. Not sure about your second question

[@pierreeru7232]

Thanks for the video bro. Do you have the reference of this hood engine ??? It’s sick !

[@collectingms3803]

Hey bro! Thank you and sorry for my late response. I got it off RW Carbon

[@pierreeru7232]

@@collectingms3803 thanks bro !

[@luisarashirovideo]

Cooler of a cooler for a cooler and spare cooler and 2nd cooler

[@freierburger5438]

What color is that on the m2?

[@k-dawg58]

The f26 x4 m40i has the exact same engine internal , so made that model also unique ( like the 1m) non s engine

[@DigitalDissident]

That's a big boat, I hate SUVs & they shouldn't exist.

[@k-dawg58]

@@DigitalDissident haha , each to their own man , most American love their suv and truck , I agree with u But hey , a SAC ( sport activity coupe ) Hits 4.7sec with the 4200lbs weight that’s crazy

[@airmitchell1831]

Amazing video man. Question though. I have a 2014 335i with the M-performance(not just M-sport) power kit. I could be wrong but I believe they put the same N55 in these 335i’s that they put in the M2s. Do you know more about this?

[@kaiichinose9590]

No it's the regular n55 engine. Not the n55b. The m power pack is alao available on the n54 and b58. It's just a small engine tune power bump.

[@aidans4082]

Unfortunate for you, no it is not the same N55 between an MPPSK 335i / 435i and the N55 found in the M2 There are 3 main variants of the N55 engine. N55B30M0 - all 35i cars except for the ones below N55B30O0 - M135i / M235i exclusive N55B30T0 - M2, X4 M40i (til 2018) You simply have an N55B30M0 with BMW's M Performance Power & Sound Kit. Sound is the OEM exhaust upgrades, and power is just a BMW OEM flash tune for your N55B30M0. Does not make it a B30O0, or B30T0; those ones have genuine internals upgrades. B30O0 = forged crankshaft. B30T0 = forged crankshaft, dual oil sumps & larger oil pan, and S55 piston heads. While the O0's and T0's are superior in that sense. The M0 N55's are by no means a slouch on the road. There are countless 450-600whp street builds with all 3 of these N55 variations, with plenty of aftermarket support, all fairly reliable for the mpg & power output you get, and all found in some great driving / handling chassis' (minus steering feel)

[@FlagnarBoobz]

You're a legend for this! What is the benefit of the S55 bearings though?

[@collectingms3803]

Thank you bro! I'm honestly not sure. Maybe they can endure more heat for longer? Or they're more durable? Really not sure

[@TheLilconker]

I also read that the n55 twin scroll in the M2 is slightly bigger than the reg n55. I know the the engine designation for the M2 n55 is diifferent (n55t2 or something like that).

[@collectingms3803]

Hey bro! Sorry for my late response. I think I may have read something similar as well

[@Areku06]

Turbofold is better but turbo is the same

[@dylanoppeneer2354]

n55b30to is the m2. the n55b30mo is in the 435i and 335i and the 235i has the n55b3000 engine

[@MJT-DA]

You should test drive the new Lego car- I mean 2023 G87 m2

[@collectingms3803]

Haha yeah it definitely looks a bit lego or Minecraft inspired. I actually did do a video on my first impressions sitting in the car though!

[@MJT-DA]

@@collectingms3803 definitely gonna check that out!

[@collectingms3803]

@@MJT-DA Really appreciate it! I hope you enjoy

[@maverickngoose95]

Just clarifying, are you saying in the M2 with N55 motors, that it's different than say, the N55 in a 335i or 640i?

[@collectingms3803]

Hey bro! Yes that's right

[@garymurphy5133]

so no worries about rod bearings spinning for sure?

[@collectingms3803]

Hey bro! Never really heard of rod bearings spinning on the M2s

[@testaccount07]

AAAND Long story short, the n55 still got cooked on the track :( everything over 25 temperature outside, the airintake goes up to 50-55 with big intercooler! And the waterheat goes up to 110-120 so the s55 is the way everyone have to go if u tracking ur car really hard! I’m driving a full modded m2 for the track, and I’m only able to go 6 rounds full send on gp tracks. And maybe 3 round full send on the Nordschleife :/ that’s why I’m swapping the engine to a s55 this winter!

[@collectingms3803]

Ah crap! Sorry to hear that man. While the M2's N55 is upgraded, the S55 is still definitely better for track use. Are you going to be posting about the engine swap anywhere?

[@testaccount07]

@@collectingms3803 I think so, maybe on my channel or on MKR engineering yt Channel

[@collectingms3803]

@@testaccount07 Awesome thanks! I'll be looking for it

[@billymania11]

The OG M2 was rather special but don't shout it out too much. Guys who want one are looking for good bargains. ;-)

[@collectingms3803]

haha I'll try my best!

[@Yhyujss]

Sorry disagreed the best engine BMW as ever made is the king b58

[@S54VR6]

N55 best bmw engine ever? Lmao wut

[@bobdidit55]

Not a real M car. It’s only a real M car if it has an S engine. It’s just an M lite in a party frock.

[@defyyourlogic487]

The engine is upgraded by M, BMW could’ve easily slapped an S badge and keyboard critics like you wouldn’t bat an eye. Also this “fake M” and the N54 1M will out handle any new M3, M4, etc. but you probably didn’t notice/care as you’ve never driven any.