Breaking News for the N55

Juiced46 · 12-29-2012, 02:50 PM

Sorry N54 NEVER had forged internals.

F335i · 12-29-2012, 08:02 PM

The crankshaft is forged, it says it on the n54 mechanical engine section PDF, while the N55 engine PDF says is cast iron... but it doesn't say that piston are forged on the N54 like a lot of people think.

Juiced46 · 12-29-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by F335i

The crankshaft is forged, it says it on the n54 mechanical engine section PDF, while the N55 engine PDF says is cast iron... but it doesn't say that piston are forged on the N54 like a lot of people think.

Correct, the n54 had a forged crank only, which I wouldnt consider as being "forged internals". However the N54 never had forged pistons or rods, ever, which is the myth that is flying around the forums that the N54 had.

fasteddie222 · 01-20-2013, 10:40 AM

Little update from rob from n54tech.com

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Rob@RBTurbo
Demigod

Posts: 1,606
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Midwest USA
Car: 335I
Yesterday, 10:38 AM
I've decided to NOT go with the simpler upgrade I was anticipating for month end. That said I am going to (attempt) to do a more thorough job and come up with something VERY remarkable for the N55 crowd. It will cost more to build but I don't think anyone will be complaining if all goes to plan. Will know more when parts are in my hands shortly. I'm actually more excited about this than ever

bulldog_yyc · 01-20-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fasteddie222

Little update from rob from n54tech.com

turo · 01-20-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fasteddie222

Little update from rob from n54tech.com

When Rob gets excited, I get hopeful!

fasteddie222 · 01-26-2013, 11:32 AM

Another update from rob looks like we are getting closer and closer

Originally Posted by Rob@RBTurbo
Ordering donor parts today. Get excited but also keep your fingers crossed!

In the meantime, can someone post some pics of how the turbo sits in the car? I am most interested in seeing how the compressor housing is plumbed (inlet and outlet). This will help me get a quick scope of some extras I may need to produce.

BTW, if I can pull this off, I fully expect about 100hp (crank) gains and a sub $3k price tag. It is a single turbo but the donor parts are very cutting edge and hence big $$$.

Thanks,
Rob

Jalndrs · 01-26-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fasteddie222

Another update from rob looks like we are getting closer and closer

Originally Posted by Rob@RBTurbo
Ordering donor parts today. Get excited but also keep your fingers crossed!

In the meantime, can someone post some pics of how the turbo sits in the car? I am most interested in seeing how the compressor housing is plumbed (inlet and outlet). This will help me get a quick scope of some extras I may need to produce.

BTW, if I can pull this off, I fully expect about 100hp (crank) gains and a sub $3k price tag. It is a single turbo but the donor parts are very cutting edge and hence big $$$.

Thanks,
Rob

+1

Shogun1122 · 01-26-2013, 06:30 PM

I realize that it is early to talk numbers but the above quote mentioned 100 hp at the crank so...

I interpret this as about 85 at the wheels. Figuring an FBO n55 running e85 should conservatively run about 360 hp. I'm guessing we would see a conservative 445 with some seeing as 460 to 470. That would make for a pretty fun car.

Does everybody see too?

Wedge1967 · 01-26-2013, 07:06 PM

Just did some e85 tuning on a buddies '12 335xi FBO with PROcede & PWM Meth. Had a glitch where the PROcede would just reboot, but we fixed it by putting a cap on the power line. Posted the fix on another thread if anyone is interested. Cranked up the timing and target boost to 20psi. Never felt an N55 pull this hard. Only issue now, to much torque for the clutch to handle... Sending it over to HPF for a clutch upgrade in a few weeks. Then some final logs and off to COBB for a dyno run. Hope to see 400 awhp.

Slops · 01-26-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

Just did some e85 tuning on a buddies '12 335xi FBO with PROcede & PWM Meth. Had a glitch where the PROcede would just reboot, but we fixed it by putting a cap on the power line. Posted the fix on another thread if anyone is interested. Cranked up the timing and target boost to 20psi. Never felt an N55 pull this hard. Only issue now, to much torque for the clutch to handle... Sending it over to HPF for a clutch upgrade in a few weeks. Then some final logs and off to COBB for a dyno run. Hope to see 400 awhp.

Sounds awesome man!

fasteddie222 · 01-27-2013, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Shogun1122

I realize that it is early to talk numbers but the above quote mentioned 100 hp at the crank so...

I interpret this as about 85 at the wheels. Figuring an FBO n55 running e85 should conservatively run about 360 hp. I'm guessing we would see a conservative 445 with some seeing as 460 to 470. That would make for a pretty fun car.

Does everybody see too?

My car is already fun to drive but it will make it even funner to drive

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wedge1967

Just did some e85 tuning on a buddies '12 335xi FBO with PROcede & PWM Meth. Had a glitch where the PROcede would just reboot, but we fixed it by putting a cap on the power line. Posted the fix on another thread if anyone is interested. Cranked up the timing and target boost to 20psi. Never felt an N55 pull this hard. Only issue now, to much torque for the clutch to handle... Sending it over to HPF for a clutch upgrade in a few weeks. Then some final logs and off to COBB for a dyno run. Hope to see 400 awhp.

That's awesome man. Goodluck on the dyno I hope you break 400. We are all counting on you

Tony135 · 01-28-2013, 01:49 PM

Would love to get on this...I was on of the first to go FBO+meth and I haven't done much since.

Slops · 01-28-2013, 01:52 PM

Now is the time Tony!

Tony135 · 01-28-2013, 01:57 PM

Already have the 1M conversion...I would be the first 1M DCT N55 Big Turbo lol.

Slops · 01-28-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony135

Already have the 1M conversion...I would be the first 1M DCT N55 Big Turbo lol.

Damn! hook it up dude

Shogun1122 · 02-22-2013, 04:13 PM

Bump for updates

12-29-2012, 02:50 PM	#23
Juiced46 Major 82 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 03 Turbo Cobra, 2011 335xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wallingford CT iTrader: (3)	Sorry N54 NEVER had forged internals.
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12-29-2012, 08:02 PM	#24
F335i Private First Class 10 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 n55 335i Coupe 6AT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami, Florida iTrader: (0)	The crankshaft is forged, it says it on the n54 mechanical engine section PDF, while the N55 engine PDF says is cast iron... but it doesn't say that piston are forged on the N54 like a lot of people think. __________________ JB4 MHD stack, xHP Stage 3, Pure500 Turbo, BMS Intake, BMS Chargepipe, BMS Downpipe, BMS OCC, VRFS IC, Midnight Motorsport Inlet, Nexsys B58 Coils w Eldor, NGK 97506, Mosselman oil thermostat.
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01-26-2013, 11:32 AM	#29
fasteddie222 Colonel 112 Rep 2,316 Posts Drives: e30 and x1 35i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami/Central Florida iTrader: (8)	Another update from rob looks like we are getting closer and closer Originally Posted by Rob@RBTurbo Ordering donor parts today. Get excited but also keep your fingers crossed! In the meantime, can someone post some pics of how the turbo sits in the car? I am most interested in seeing how the compressor housing is plumbed (inlet and outlet). This will help me get a quick scope of some extras I may need to produce. BTW, if I can pull this off, I fully expect about 100hp (crank) gains and a sub $3k price tag. It is a single turbo but the donor parts are very cutting edge and hence big $$$. Thanks, Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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01-26-2013, 06:30 PM	#31
Shogun1122 Private First Class 14 Rep 143 Posts Drives: '20 X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Santa Barbara iTrader: (0)	I realize that it is early to talk numbers but the above quote mentioned 100 hp at the crank so... I interpret this as about 85 at the wheels. Figuring an FBO n55 running e85 should conservatively run about 360 hp. I'm guessing we would see a conservative 445 with some seeing as 460 to 470. That would make for a pretty fun car. Does everybody see too?
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01-26-2013, 07:06 PM	#32
Wedge1967 Banned 125 Rep 2,172 Posts Drives: '07 e92 AT Sport Montego Blue Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (3)	Just did some e85 tuning on a buddies '12 335xi FBO with PROcede & PWM Meth. Had a glitch where the PROcede would just reboot, but we fixed it by putting a cap on the power line. Posted the fix on another thread if anyone is interested. Cranked up the timing and target boost to 20psi. Never felt an N55 pull this hard. Only issue now, to much torque for the clutch to handle... Sending it over to HPF for a clutch upgrade in a few weeks. Then some final logs and off to COBB for a dyno run. Hope to see 400 awhp.
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01-28-2013, 01:49 PM	#35
Tony135 Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: ‘22 Model 3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Would love to get on this...I was on of the first to go FBO+meth and I haven't done much since.
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01-28-2013, 01:52 PM	#36
Slops Major General 190 Rep 5,417 Posts Drives: 2005 C55 AMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxford iTrader: (2)	Now is the time Tony!
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01-28-2013, 01:57 PM	#37
Tony135 Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: ‘22 Model 3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Already have the 1M conversion...I would be the first 1M DCT N55 Big Turbo lol.
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02-22-2013, 04:13 PM	#39
Shogun1122 Private First Class 14 Rep 143 Posts Drives: '20 X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Santa Barbara iTrader: (0)	Bump for updates
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