[FrankiE90]

Being updated - will have links from the old thread
with significant info for the N55



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UPDATED 03-06-2012
***N55 E90 MOD LIST

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N55 F30 is different than the N55 E90
performance mod wise... stay tune /// list below is for E90 N55.

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N55 DME CODE LIST by [N55]
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...64&postcount=1
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TUNE:

1. Vishnu - // Procede available FULL TUNE
   (INFO 1 DYNO)
   (INFO 2)
   note: updated fuel sensor and maps //
   new map N55 10-08 go to website to download -
   2step and NLS not available for N55 yet.
   crank sensor postion pict
2. BMS - JB (stage 2 aka: JB4) available
   (LINK of DYNO)
   ( (JB+) INFO LINK)
   note: JB+ with upgraded BMW N55 software nulls gains on the tune, read
   the link. Waiting on upgraded JB+ to work with new bmw software update.
   JB+ discontinued - JB Stage 2 in the works with CAN features
3. BMW Performance Power Kit - available
   (INFO LINK)
   note: special incentive from bmw for upgrade / under 600$ for kit without
   install
4. GIAC - in still in development ??? months out. note: flashloader handheld device for N54 <<< no new news
5. COBB - (INFO) ***NEW 12/2012
6. ESS - (Pavel with DYNO
   
7. ShifTECH - (member from France -DYNO) for u guys out of the STATES. was flashed.
8. Eurocharged (AKA: LET)
   (INFO LINK) *u may have to scroll down on the page for info.//
   note: will need to bench flash // location Chicago. no handheld device
   as of yet.
9. PP-Performance (INFO LINK)
   note: german tuning - sold through US from Performing Imports -
   this is a bench flash - ECU needs to be removed and sent out for
   upgrade (INFO LINK)
10. Paw tuning - bench flash
    (DYNO)
11. Gintani / OE Tuning Flash
    (INFO LINK) this is said to be a FLASH via OBDII port
12. Active Autowerke Flash
    (INFO LINK) Bench Flash ECU needs to be sent in.
13. Dinan - (stage 2) (DYNO)
    

DOWNPIPE:

1. AR Design 4" Catless UPDATE: // available
   (INFO LINK)
   (SOUND CLIP)
2. ICARBON 4" Catless (tested by HP Autowerkes - dyno on link)
   INFO LINK
3. ICARBON 4" Catted - (single cats on the downpipe opposed to 2)
4. Vishnu DP 3.5" Catless
   (INFO LINK)
   (DYNO)
   (SOUND CLIP)
   (DYNO-from Sakebomb)
5. Berk Technology 4" DP
   (INFO)
   (DYNO)
6. RSD Prototype DP (info bavarianx)
7. Agency Power DP
   (INFO)
   (DYNO)
8. CP-E 5" DP
   (INFO)
9. BMS 3.5" DP
   (INFO)
10. RPI DP (single output instead of dual output)
    (INFO)
11. Active Autowerke 4" DP
    (INFO)
    
    
    

note: great gains from 3.5" DP and 4" DP.
oem DP are dual catted.

goin catless, will make it smelly period.
options are - high flow cats on the mid-pipes or
single catted version of the DP.


INTAKE:

1. HP Autowerkes Foam Filter drop in (INFO LINK)
2. AFE Filter drop in (INFO LINK)
3. K&N drop in filter (INFO LINK)
4. INJEN Intake - (INFO LINK) (SOUND CLIP)
5. AFE Intake system - (prep'd for APRIL delivery) (INFO LINK)
6. RSD (Racing Sport Design) Intake (in development)
7. STETT Performance Intake (in the works)
8. GruppeM (INFO LINK)
9. BMS Intake (INFO LINK)

CHARGE PIPE:

1. VISHNU Charge pipe w/ meth fitting - released.
   (Official release LINK)
   (Large and in Charge)
   (Large and in Charge more details)
2. RSD Charge Pipe
   (in production INFO LINK)
3. STETT Charge Pipe (released more info to come)
4. Evolution RaceWerks Charge pipe.
   (INFO LINK)
5. BMS Charge pipe -made by CPE - released.
   (Official release LINK)

FMIC:

1. STETT Performance (released info to come)
2. Helix (UPDATE - released PiCT LINK) (PICTS)
3. CX Racing (----)
4. FORGE - MADE for N55 w/ OEM C-CLIP mount(PiCT LINK)
5. Dinan (similar to the N54 design)
6. ETS 5" intercooler (Sloppy confirm fitment)
   

note: looks like main difference from N54 and N55 FMIC is the charge pipe fitting.
Should be able to use N54 FMIC with custom pip'n - not tested yet.
HELIX does carry the specific charge pipe for N55.



METH:

1. BMS Meth
2. Procede PVM
   member jjurroz install picts

OIL COOLER:

1. STETT Performance - in the works // looks like the N54 version will work- not tested
2. AR Oil Cooler - looks like this application should fit / not tested yet for N55
3. ER Oil Cooler

CLUTCH:


EXHAUST:

1. AMS Exhaust (confirmed fitment Juiced46)
2. BMW Performance Exhaust
   (Sound Clip)
3. Remus RACE quad exhaust (madmanhiker confirmed fitment and sound clip) (Sound Clip)
4. Muffler Delete (shockin330i tested)
5. Vanguard Exhaust (confirmed fitment Frankie90) (Sound Clip)
6. CP-E Exhaust (Alpine335TT will be test'n)
7. RSD (EVC) Exhaust (confirmed fitment bavarianx- LINK to picts)
8. Borla Exhaust (sound clip w/ N55 135)
9. britalman exhaust (tested by CPWINCH)
10. Harman motive (Vishunu) exhaust (tested by JDMHolic)
11. Akrapovic evolution exhaust (tested by JDMHolic)
    (Sound Clip)
12. Agency Power for the 135 ti-tip
13. 3d design (quad setup)
    (INFO)
14. Dinan exhaust (same as N54)

note: In general most N54 exhaust for non-XI have been fit'n with the N55.


OIL CATCH CAN:

1. 42nd Draft Design OCC (DIY by Itsquick)
   (INFO)

NOTES:



N55 Downpipe install w/ pics by Sloppy (XI)
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...1&postcount=27

Blowup pics of N55 Downpipe /Turbo -
Courtsey of Matt@Camber-toe LINK

PICTS of N55 exhaust 335i not 335ix
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=64

PICTS of N55 exhuast 335ix
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=75


BMW SOFTWARE UDATE:
-they list it as "15731 RECALL" - OPEN CAMPAIGN SIB 12 22 10.

VERSION 2.40.1 (previous)
VERSION 2.42 (being confirmed by shockin)
VERSION 2.43 (latest as of 4/2011 - to be confirmed)
VERSION 2.44 (latest release)


LINK TO DISCUSSION thread for update:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=522809


ALSO to note:
Charge pipe sensor changed
03/11 production build and newer has new sensor.


N55 CODE LIST by [N55]
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...64&postcount=1

-Performance modding is at your own risk,
Do your research, be informed and make your
decision wisely. No one is advocating you to do anything.
always consider time for installation and removal for your
mods. If you don't know post up and ask. Happy modding!

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[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

Always good info Frankie

[shockin330i]

saweet

[FrankiE90]

u guys help me out / let me know from the members perspective of
ur performance upgrades: products / dyno / concerns.

I know there's alot of guys out there that like to read and
not comment on the threads. This way we can all help each other out.

and Paul Gawd dayum please post pics of ur new bimmer.

[Muskalade172]

Great Post!! Keepin' this bookmarked!!

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

u guys help me out / let me know from the members perspective of
ur performance upgrades: products / dyno / concerns.

I know there's alot of guys out there that like to read and
not comment on the threads. This way we can all help each other out.

and Paul Gawd dayum please post pics of ur new bimmer.

Frankie gawd dayum takes some pics of my new car please!

[eyim1988]

i really hope the n55 platform can be just as good as the n54 was.
So far im really liking the jb3 beta i have. Just wish we can break 400 whp in the future w/o a turbo upgrade.

[shockin330i]

Originally Posted by eyim1988

i really hope the n55 platform can be just as good as the n54 was.
So far im really liking the jb3 beta i have. Just wish we can break 400 whp in the future w/o a turbo upgrade.

They are already at about 360hp or so on pump.

[CPWINCH]

nice wrok dude! I have britalman exhaust on my e90 n55. pretty sure any exhaust fits maybe im wrong

[CPWINCH]

also I have been talking to Gintani for the past 2 months about a tune but they keep telling me it will be done next week but when i call they say next week again so ill call today and let you know

[Slops]

Originally Posted by CPWINCH

also I have been talking to Gintani for the past 2 months about a tune but they keep telling me it will be done next week but when i call they say next week again so ill call today and let you know

Nice man, let me guess... Next week? haha.

Thanks for making this thread Frankie!

[Slops]

PS. Why isn't this a sticky????

[JDMHolic]

Nice thread! This should be a sticky..

BTW, I installed the Harman motive(Vishunu) exhaust without any issues on mine.

[FrankiE90]

Originally Posted by CPWINCH

nice wrok dude! I have britalman exhaust on my e90 n55. pretty sure any exhaust fits maybe im wrong

yes up above it's stated that most N54 exhaust will fit.
Some N55 xi guys have had slight fitt'n issues.

I post above that u've tested the britalman.
Do you have a link with pictures for reference.
thanks

Originally Posted by JDMHolic

Nice thread! This should be a sticky..

BTW, I installed the Harman motive(Vishunu) exhaust without any issues on mine.

I list u tested Vishunu's exhaust / do you have a link for reference>?

[CPWINCH]

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

yes up above it's stated that most N54 exhaust will fit.
Some N55 xi guys have had slight fitt'n issues.

I post above that u've tested the britalman.
Do you have a link with pictures for reference.
thanks




I list u tested Vishunu's exhaust / do you have a link for reference>?

I dont have any pics on me but i can take some in the morning with my phone if that helps

[FrankiE90]

just got a software update for the N55 from the dealer.
was in for schedule'd maintenance.

had slight tick'n from engine bay before, don't hear it anymore.
the engine temp is 10 degree cooler.
i'm trying to figure out what the update was for.
anyone have an idea -

[shockin330i]

No clue.

[e92sport]

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

just got a software update for the N55 from the dealer.
was in for schedule'd maintenance.

had slight tick'n from engine bay before, don't hear it anymore.
the engine temp is 10 degree cooler.
i'm trying to figure out what the update was for.
anyone have an idea -

They say anything about the intake?

[ian2002525]

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

just got a software update for the N55 from the dealer.
was in for schedule'd maintenance.

had slight tick'n from engine bay before, don't hear it anymore.
the engine temp is 10 degree cooler.
i'm trying to figure out what the update was for.
anyone have an idea -

whats the update code?
i had recall for 0012050300 programming dme

[FrankiE90]

Originally Posted by e92sport

They say anything about the intake?

i took it off before service - preparing for dyno before and after.
depends on the dealer - they'll say something.

Originally Posted by ian2002525

whats the update code?
i had recall for 0012050300 programming dme

on the order it says 15731 RECALL as per SIB 12 22 10.
0059739 Programming and full coding of all control units
FC: 0012050300

so ian yes same update.

[ian2002525]

no mod list for short shifter and oil catch can stuff?

[shockin330i]

Originally Posted by ian2002525

no mod list for short shifter and oil catch can stuff?

Short shift should be the same.