[bbnks2]

Not sure why people are driving you in such a poor direction...

A used engine swap is by far the quickest and easiest. Could possibly even the cheapest. You just take a risk in what you get. Most junkyards aren't offering nay kind of a warranty. If you go used, you have have the new engine in in an afternoon. It's not a hard job with the right tools and half-way decent wrenching abilities.

There is nothing wrong with rebuilding. Not sure why people think these engine are some mythical creature that can't be rebuilt. I did mine in my garage. Ghassan Automotive rebuilds them back to factory spec all day long and offers 2 years unlimited mile warranty. Not sure wtf people are talking about in this thread... A built motor will obvisouly cost much more (upgraded rods, pistons, et.).

I see you are the same guy that pm'd me about tracking his car and just recently adding meth. I am willing to bet either track driving and/or meth contributed to this rod knock. Were you logging on the dyno?

I personally would have it built if I were wanting a reliable ~500whp PS2 car. You clearly won't be doing this yourself though so I am guessing a built motor is out of your price range. DIY it can be done for <$5k. A shop? probably $8-10K, but talk to Ghassan... A factory spec rebuild should really be fine at that power level though...

[cranelec]

Originally Posted by bbnks2

Not sure why people are driving you in such a poor direction...

A used engine swap is by far the quickest and easiest. Could possibly even the cheapest. You just take a risk in what you get. Most junkyards aren't offering nay kind of a warranty. If you go used, you have have the new engine in in an afternoon. It's not a hard job with the right tools and half-way decent wrenching abilities.

There is nothing wrong with rebuilding. Not sure why people think these engine are some mythical creature that can't be rebuilt. I did mine in my garage. Ghassan Automotive rebuilds them back to factory spec all day long and offers 2 years unlimited mile warranty. Not sure wtf people are talking about in this thread... A built motor will obvisouly cost much more (upgraded rods, pistons, et.).

I see you are the same guy that pm'd me about tracking his car and just recently adding meth. I am willing to bet either track driving and/or meth contributed to this rod knock. Were you logging on the dyno?

I personally would have it built if I were wanting a reliable ~500whp PS2 car. You clearly won't be doing this yourself though so I am guessing a built motor is out of your price range. DIY it can be done for <$5k. A shop? probably $8-10K, but talk to Ghassan... A factory spec rebuild should really be fine at that power level though...

I only pm members who have earned my respect based on their keystrokes.
Yes, I'm the guy who PM'd you. Just to be clear, my car has never been "tracked." Car is FBO PS2, NO fuel upgrades, with a very conservative daily driver Wedge 93 pump gas tune.
...My garage is my driveway and wrenching outside in NE PA winters tends to suck.
...My budget is not really a concern. Wisely spending the money is my issue and I reached out to the forum members to make an informed decision.


Mike

[Herakles]

What is this vanos recall? I have a 2011 335 xdrive and I'm reading all these n55 engine failure posts and i don't want to deal with that shit

[MTK24]

Originally Posted by Herakles

What is this vanos recall? I have a 2011 335 xdrive and I'm reading all these n55 engine failure posts and i don't want to deal with that shit

Call your nearest BMW dealer.

Give them the last 7 of your VIN. Ask them if there was a vanos recall for your vehicle

[cranelec]

Originally Posted by Herakles

What is this vanos recall? I have a 2011 335 xdrive and I'm reading all these n55 engine failure posts and i don't want to deal with that shit

VANOS recall was done a month after I bought the car (04/16). As soon as I can erect and reinforce the HF portable garage I bought, I can start wrenching. Based on more research/reading, I'm certain that Weehee126's thoughts about bent rods, etc. are spot on.
Either way, the motor has to come out. According to the dealer who did the recall, the work carried a 24 month warranty.

[Pladi]

Mike do you have any logs of ur recent tune to share ? It might tell us alot.

[GearHead335i]

So what ever happened with the car?