BMW announces Power Kit for N55

shifterboy45 · 07-12-2010, 11:28 AM

BMW has indicated that there will be a N55 Power Kit released by the end of the year..

also the price for the N54 power kit has been reduced to include the MSD81 (for 03/08 and prior cars with MSD80 DME's) discounted in the price of the kit rather than ordered separately ...

Check your local parts counters for the prices ...

Cheers.!!

JackSpadesSI · 07-12-2010, 11:38 AM

Is it known/rumored what the N55's Power Kit will cost and what performance gain can be expected?

shifterboy45 · 07-12-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JackSpadesSI

Is it known/rumored what the N55's Power Kit will cost and what performance gain can be expected?

not at this time..

but its in the works.. when its finalized i figure they will release some hp/tq figures. i would guess that this is to fill the gap for time being.. but its obvious that the engine has more potential ..

Im waiting for them to offer a kit for the 335is (if they will)

OpenFlash · 07-12-2010, 11:55 AM

Same approx gains as the n54 power kit.

cstavaru · 07-12-2010, 02:49 PM

Nice and much needed !

I wonder if it will have overboost...it would be really nice...

oomikeyboy · 07-12-2010, 02:51 PM

Finally! something for us N55 guys.

shockin330i · 07-12-2010, 03:52 PM

Shiv, do you think that this powerkit could help tuners like you get over the hurdles and make a better tune for the n55?

OpenFlash · 07-12-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shockin330i

Shiv, do you think that this powerkit could help tuners like you get over the hurdles and make a better tune for the n55?

Nope

shockin330i · 07-12-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Nope

Does this mean you've already jumped all the hurdles?!?!
i are excited....

shifterboy45 · 07-12-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Same approx gains as the n54 power kit.

i'm in no position to argue that fact (hp/tq) but i would like to see the official numbers post-development, plus whatever impact the CARB regulations apply..

but sounds close ..

OpenFlash · 07-12-2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifterboy45

i'm in no position to argue that fact (hp/tq) but i would like to see the official numbers post-development, plus whatever impact the CARB regulations apply..

but sounds close ..

I'm guessing you probably know that the n55 Power kit was in development well before the n55 was released.

Shiv

joec500 · 07-12-2010, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

I'm guessing you probably know that the n55 Power kit was in development well before the n55 was released.

Shiv

Interesting....So I'll go out on a limb and assume they are probably development the next Gen M3 Power Kits as we speak!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 07-12-2010, 07:11 PM

If the N54 power kit is any indication it's basically 1psi more than stock and upgraded cooling for $2500 installed.

Mike

AltecBX · 07-12-2010, 07:37 PM

It has an additional radiator, air intakes, and a more powerful fan for the main radiator

The effects of the modifications to the engine tuning parameters include:
•Increased torque of 317ft-lbs (manual transmission) or 332ft-lbs (automatic transmission) available from just 1,500 rpm.
•Increased power output of 20 horsepower from 300 to 320hp
•Faster acceleration from 0 to 60m/hour (0.2seconds quicker than the standard model) and from 50 to 75m/hour (0.5seconds quicker than the standard model).

Cost of Power Kit with Exhaust:
E90 ZMP
Dealer cost of Power Kit MSRP $1,795
Dealer cost of Air Duct Kit MSRP $ 195
Dealer cost of Exhaust E90 MSRP $2,327
Installation at Port (6 hours @$85) Labor $ 510
Total $4,827

E92 ZMP
Dealer cost of Power Kit MSRP $1,795
Dealer cost of Air Duct Kit MSRP $ 195
Dealer cost of Exhaust E92 MSRP $1,862
Installation at Port (6 hours @$85) Labor $ 510
Total $4,362

shifterboy45 · 07-12-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

I'm guessing you probably know that the n55 Power kit was in development well before the n55 was released.

Shiv

due to the lengthly timeline on the N54 software package release, it would only be prudent that next gen DME's would be included during the hardware dev cycle...

BMW's push to get more and more of these kits on cars, lowering the price and suggesting that Power Kits be installed on at least one car in the loaner fleet tells me that they now understand there is a significant market that is untapped ...

but unforunately I only hear rumors.. till some one say its real .. ive learned to wait it out.. if you know what i mean...

shifterboy45 · 07-12-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joec500

Interesting....So I'll go out on a limb and assume they are probably development the next Gen M3 Power Kits as we speak!

as a side note:

if half of the stuff that the Motorsport group worked on hit the streets -- i'd be a happy man

FrankiE90 · 07-12-2010, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifterboy45

BMW has indicated that there will be a N55 Power Kit released by the end of the year..

also the price for the N54 power kit has been reduced to include the MSD81 (for 03/08 and prior cars with MSD80 DME's) discounted in the price of the kit rather than ordered separately ...

Check your local parts counters for the prices ...

Cheers.!!

where, who's your source?
any link?
wanna read more.
thanks

Brey335i · 07-13-2010, 03:49 AM

Isn't it funny that the power kit will make the N55 in the 335i pretty much match the N54 in the 335is...

With the price of the power kit, you'd have to be crazy to choose 335i + power kit over 335is. 335is still has the DCT and better looks

cstavaru · 07-13-2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brey335i

Isn't it funny that the power kit will make the N55 in the 335i pretty much match the N54 in the 335is...

With the price of the power kit, you'd have to be crazy to choose 335i + power kit over 335is. 335is still has the DCT and better looks

But it's $5000 more than a 335i with Power Kit. If the N55 Power Kit would have overboost, I would choose it in a second over the 335is.

D.B.S · 07-13-2010, 08:35 AM

Now I wonder if this is going to be limited to the N55 335's or all cars with the N55 engine

Jed · 07-13-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by coldasicex5

$2000, 20 horse..

The $2K gets you more than 20hp, you're also getting additional cooling hardware and retention of your warranty.

If you're out of warranty, sure, there's obviously better options if you're going for power.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 07-13-2010, 09:41 AM

I love the dyno

Looks like they made it in 'Paint' lol

Mike

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