N54 reliability vs N55 : r/BMW - Reddit
Aug 5, 2021 · From what I hear the N54 is more tuner friendly while the N55 is more reliable (especially the later in factory date you go). Inline 6 BMW's are actually more reliable than the N20 4 cylinders due to the timing chain guide issues that are more of a pain to deal with than what happens with the N55. 2.
late model N54 vs. N55 - reliability vs tuning potential?
Mar 28, 2022 · ep3ep3. • 2 yr. ago. n54 is much much easier to tune and more mod friendly, but note the n55 could also easily reach the numbers you're looking for. It's not until you get into the 500 range that the N55 would struggle compared. N54 HPFP have long extended warranties now ( …
N54 vs N55 vs B58 — which do you prefer? : r/BMW - Reddit
Nov 25, 2021 · The N55 is certainly easier to work on than the N54. The B58 will take another year or two and some miles to see how excruciatingly painful pulling the entire driveline to replace the timing chain guides is. The B58 certainly. Has far fewer recalls than the N54, even at this point in the life cycle. 1.
Turbo longevity N54 vs. N55 | BMW CCA Forum - BMW Car Club …
Aug 14, 2010 · The last concern is the N54 vs. the N55 turbo. BMW must have a good reason for replacing the N54 turbo, which implies that the N55 product is superior. However, i get a 4 year warrantee and can extend it just before it runs out. By that time the N54 turbos will have been around for 8 years and their longevity record should be clear.
N52 vs N55 reliability : r/BmwTech - Reddit
Jul 12, 2021 · The N55 is much closer to the N52 in reliability than the N54. It basically has the same trouble areas as the N52, plus the charge pipe cracks and the expansion tank return line leaks. Rod bearings can be an issue on engines driven hard before the oil is warm.
N55 vs N54 reliability : r/BMW - Reddit
N54 have annoying weaknesses but n55 failures cause large paperweights (rod bearings) N55 100% if you are not going to tune. No nightmares about $2,000 injectors going bad, ECU bricking, crank case inhaling a serpentine belt. This is coming from a heavily modified view.
n54 vs n55 : r/E90 - Reddit
Jul 7, 2022 · N55 E90s sell at a premium. N54 cars are alot cheaper and easier to make power with simple mods, however the fueling system can be expensive. if you’re looking for a daily driver with maybe a few mods, go for n55. If you’re trying to …
N55 vs N57 reliability : r/BMW - Reddit
Nov 5, 2023 · N55 vs N57 reliability. In the future, I'm getting either a x35i or a x35/40d. I am well aware that these are 2 completely different engines. N55 is a petrol, while the N57 is a diesel engine. Im considering getting the N57 because its a diesel. Good mileage, and pretty sure they run forever if maintained properly; but unlike its older ...
r/BMW on Reddit: Which one is more reliable, the N55 or B58? I’m ...
Dec 24, 2021 · the B58 is the evolution of the N55 which is the evolution of the N54 the preceding engine will almost always be an improvement. N54, like the N63 was BMW’s foray into mass market turbocharging. As it evolves it gets better and the previous edition gets its shit sorted.
Another 335i vs 335is and N54 vs N55 | BMW CCA Forum - BMW …
Apr 6, 2011 · I am considering a 2011 335is with Euro Delivery and your reply helped. This would indicate that the 335is must have the N55 if the N54 does not meet 2012 US emissions specs. I have considered waiting for 2012 and possible N55 motor. MPH post indicates less torque and some turbo lag vs. the N54 he had from 2008.