1000whp N54 build and how to properly maintain N54s
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Featured in this video is our 1000whp N54 build. Information on what you need to do to your N54 and how to properly maintain it.
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Full list:
- valve cover & valve cover gasket
- oil filter housing gasket (oil cooler gasket if sport package)
- walnut blast
- high pressure fuel pump
- water pump
- thermostat
- spark plugs
-coils
Great video, just subbed 🫡
what type of thermostat
Surprised injectors were on this list, the index 8 injectors that it comes with suck
Clean the vanos solenoids also, they can cause misfires. Not too expensive to fully replace if need be
Hey can we have some links to high pressure fuel pump recommendations pls , seeing lots of diff prices.
The belt and pulleys should also be on your list because they can shred the belt when the idler fails very common on the N54. Great content
I’ve got an 08 and have owned it since 2012. I did all the maintenance that you described over time, have had a mild MHD tune on it and have had no problems and am still on the stock turbos with 120k on the clock. Easy car to own if treated right, maintained and not beat to death and put down wet.
How many bhp
@@grzegorzd2824 never dynoed but I’d probably venture to say the high 300s to low 400 hp. The torque is the real star as it pulls like a freight train.
how many miles did you buy it at in 2012?
Agreed have had my 08 xi since 2019 and it has never left me stranded. I'm at 105k and just finished installing my hybrids. Rear turbo was leaking oil but still ran fine. I have done all the maintenance over the years BEFORE things fail lol. That's the key imo don't wait until the water pump dies then keep clearing codes and continue driving it. Cheap owners that can't fix stuff themselves this ain't the car for you. Nothing is available at napa or advance auto so it's usually gotta be ordered. If you don't have another whip again probably not your car. Then again I don't keep anything stock your miles may vary.
@@Battlemaul123 like 58,000
DIY from auto to manual would be great.
Buy a manual in the first place.
Go watch Vehicular DIY. Also, ‘buy a manual’ guy, shut yur mouth.
@@cmunky2941 some cars dont have a manual, they only have autos. e.g lexus ls400
Or a dct swap 🤯
@@almighty-_-6681 you can buy transmissions from other cars like the g35 or is300 and parts like the clutch pedal from other cars like manual Tacoma’s and just cut some holes to make it fit.
I think one of the biggest things that people don’t ever talk about is the timing chain. I bought a 08 335i with 126k and 5,000 miles later the chain began to rattle bad. I replaced it just in time before it went out. Many people focus on these big issues you addressed but the ones we never hear about they go unknown.
i’ve never heard about N54s having timing chain issues that’s uncommon.
Forgot the most important part Injectors. They will fail and blow a piston ring. Also, EKPM3 Module and MSD80 are common to go out and will leave you stranded if they do.
Nice but only the 06-07 models I think from 08 they use MSD81 much better
And God forbid someone is doing this to an early '07 without an oil cooler from the factory.
@@machtschnell7452 Fr tho the engine will overheat
@@machtschnell7452 are u really Macht schnell
@@joshdominguez341 my 08 535i has msd80 i upgraded the mosfets though
This video just got you a subscribe. 100% right I started progress to full bolt on and then started running into issues. Oil filter housing and valve cover leaked onto the belt, it slipped, snapped and sucked into the engine. Luckily I was just idling and taught myself to replace the crankshaft seal, drop the oil pan to extract belt debris, and replace all weak point gaskets. It was a pain and took weeks. DO THE MAINTENTANCE FIRST. I almost destroyed my engine but learned through the mistakes how to work on these cars.
Manual DIY would be sick. Subbed, good vid
i needed this video so badly i just picked up my first 335i a week ago, thank you so much dude
I'd be interested in the manual or DCT swap DIY for N54/N55 builds. Seems Legit Garage may have a cool DCT swap kit in the future. It would also be cool to showcase N54/N55 builds that can sustain medium to advanced drift/time attack/autox usage. Since N54/N55 cars are approaching $5k +/- on the used market, I can imagine a bunch of 16 year olds buying them for track missile and guard rail destroyer usage. So if you can help solve their potential problem of oil, coolant, transmission, differential, and oil pressure issues down the road, I bet you'll get more views.
Great advice Mike! New N54 owner and I will be sure to follow your guide on maintenance before going FBO + MHD.
Glad you found it helpful! As time progress, in my vlogs you'll also get some DIYs as well!
@@TruongMikeMaihow much does all those maintenance cost that you list
So in short, Rebuild my entire engine, Got it.
I'm new to the N54...helpful tips! Thanks!
Maintenance over performance 💪🏾
Injectors and MSD80 on my 07 335i went out. Changed them to Index 12 and MSD81 so fingers cross that’s it after all the other maintenance you covered on this video.
im currently doing the handling and power last , Maintenance > Braking > Handling > Clutch > LSD and then power.
Can you do a diy on dct stuff? Like clutches diy and swaps. Would also like to see the manual swap diy
It would be more interesting to have details on the built engine per se with regard to internal modifications.
Oil cooler and injectors are important too
I was watching this just to see what I may have missed, and I'm all good, surprisingly.
Would love to see the manual swap diy!
turns out the 6HP21/26's can take the power if you build them right, plus they are faster at these power levels :)
N54 gang!
This guy knows his stuff great 📸 video..
would be dope to see a manual DIY
Grab a Crank seal guard guys
Autos will always be better then a stick
Recently bought a M135i, I need to upgrade it
i would love to see a manual swap DIY. thinking about doing that to my xDrive 335i
Dope video. Thanks for the maintenance tips. I was looking for a no bullshit, top priority list like yours. Gonna hit em one at a time!
U the truth !!!🙏🏼👁️💪🏼
Forgot the most important.. plastic charge pipe.
Am I the only one who has a lot of drivetrain issues and no engine problems?
Thank you for this video I am confident about this car as my next build
Would love to see that convention to manual since a have a e91 RWD wagon that I’ll like to convert.
Surely I dont replace these with oem parts. Aftermarket help would've been nice
Does this motor have any oil starvation issues? Do I need to add baffles in the oil pan?
I’m not an n54 owner but I would love to see a manual swap.
I’m a little late, but I would also love a DIY on a transmission swap🙏🏻🙏🏻
Always correct deferred maintenance first on any car that is not right off the showroom floor.
Yes for a vid on a manual conversion
The best way to take care of one of these is to get rid of it and never look back
Need way more of this content
I plan on continue producing content like this!
I thought you said it was a bout motor?
What will be the difference between the rwd and awd when it comes to turbo kits
compound turbo setup hear i come
Why does no one talk about upgraded oil cooler
2 years later. Is the car still alive? Can we see it?
Lol this guy is a legend
Had an 07 335i n54 every single thing you said went wrong with mine and then some. I miss her tho :(
Where a parts list ? Would be nice to have a cost breakdown
Please make another video where you explain the needed mods to have reliable 1000hp car. I assumed this was about it, but instead just basic maintanance instead. Clutch, axels, oil and air cooling, engine internals, all if not addressed will cause the car to fail if trying to put 1000hp down
Definitely will make another video to showcase what has been done on this E90 and what steps to take!
lol pure stage 2 making 720 to the wheels good one
How do you keep oil out of the rear turbo inlet? Even with catch can it gets in.
Man you should TOTALLY!! Make videos on the N54! I own ‘08 E90 335i and I had questions about the maintenance throughout engine, and do the N54’s have to change out the crank hub?? And can I DIY walnut blast at home? An I also follow Spencer berk too😎
N54 crank hub isn’t as common. Only see the issue on high horsepower applications. Yes, doing a walnut blast at home is possible! Equipments and products would cost around $500, assuming you have an air compressor and shop vacuum
love the N54 content :)
Facts!
Injectors is another big one that people neglect to do
New Subscriber. How do you not have a MILLION subscribers yet??? What would you recommend for performance upgrades for a N20 F30 outside of the stock oil pan causing oil pressure loss during hard tracking. Or do you suggest just driving the N20 and save performance for future B58? God Bless you and your loved ones! #Salute
Interested in DCT to manual swap on a 335iS.
So the xh28 diesel trans is ass? What about the 8hp70? Or built dct? Just wondering. I bought a manual anyway but
Great video
I have an 09 automatic I was planing to hit 1k hp guess gotta save for a manual swap
What are your thoughts on an secondary electric vacuum pump for the turbos? Seems hard braking depletes the vacuum at the track.
Rod bearings? Timing chain?
And i cant get mine to properly idle even after changing out nearly everything, just not turbos. damn idle surging to 500 and jumping up to 900. This car is crazy 😅
How much would you think the swap would cost all together
Sourcing the parts for a fair price is possible. Most of the parts can be sourced for around $1500-$2500. Then you need a clutch/flywheel. So depending on which clutch you need, that'll vary!
Did you forget to mention charge pipe?
How rough was the 6 spd swap/install?
Them water pumps left me stranded 😭
What was the thing you said to do with the injection couldn’t understand your words
Car is squirrely enough for only opening up breathing and adding a mild tune. What about handling tips before huge hp gains?
Could anyone provide me a preventive maintenance list of all these components mentioned? Got myself an old n54 with 76k miles on the clock
Interested in the big turbo going on next. Ive had a precision 7675 journal on my n54 and its pretty laggy.
Thats a large turbo! We're going with a 7275. Car is getting Shrick cams and has ported heads/oversized valves. So we dont need such a large turbo to hit our goal
@@TruongMikeMai Good size. I think I'll get a 6870 next.
@blrn54 of of experience garret 6766 is enough
Do the DIY from auto to manual I wanna switch mine
Just picked a n54 up, what's the 2 years later update on 700+hp
Maintenance before mods....
Would the spark plugs be the same gap if its 93 octane?
Missing the filter on your MAC valve...
I keep losing in my manual 335i 6466 so i did a dct swop now my draggy 100-200 improved over 0.5 seconds 😅
Broooo I believe you I had a upgraded turbo 135i gutted and I kept loosing dct swapped it car I gained 2lbs of boost per shift and the dct is 60 lbs lighter than auto shit felt insane
Manual sucks 😂
So what compression are you on to hit 1000whp?
Did Mike ever get that gimbal though?
All of this applies to N55s as well right ?
So what goes when a 650 hp n54 goes bad? Is it the engine itself or the things that just haven't been properly addressed? Great advice. I am seeing that the automatics in these cars (If maintenance is done) are working fine from other enthusiasts. However I too like manual and know they handle much more power.
From experience it's always oil getting into the pistons somewhere and the car just starts smoking and shooting oil out the back
I have a question, Should i change my rod bearings at 60k miles? i have a 335is and soon i will push around 550whp so my question is should i replace them? and if i replace them should i replace them with the oem one’s or upgraded KING rod bearings?
Thankyou for replying!
Under 100k you should be fine. Unless it’s lived a hard life or hasn’t had quality oil or hasn’t been changed at the proper interval.
I’m looking for a 335 I know I should have my eye out for a 2009 manual but I’m not sure what trim and package I should have my eye out for. Any suggestions?
LCI models are nice and make sure it’s a sports package for the oil cooler 😎
LCI E92 only comes with N55, early 09 E90 comes with N54 :) Make sure you know which engine you want. Both are great, N54 has more capabilities of easy power but N55 is much more reliable. Both can be modified to be equally as fast
😂 nice vid anh Mai Truong
What oil is being used?
Hey why is it we don’t see many 1000 hp n54s like we do 2jzs but yet they call it the German 2jz??
The Germans build strong engines but everything surrounding the engine is crap
I dont think the N54s are considered the modern 2jz, if anything the B58 or S58 is. The N54 would be more like a 1JZ, great engines that produce a lot of horsepower. Although to achieve 1000hp, it requires a significant amount of money. The main factor holding things back, is that there is not enough development. Not very many options for standalone ECUs
I thought the 7 speed DCT could handle some high hp with upgraded clutches….
Anyways…I want this build. Lol
I will take care of this car now when I get it 😭no FBOing
Hi Mike, can you do a video on the N55, specifically the one in the F06?
Unfortunately finding a F06 650i may be a little difficult. Although all the F chassis N55 is relatively the same! Next one that comes in I'll make a video. Do you have any specific requests?
@@TruongMikeMai proper maintenance and recommended bolt ons please ty!
Why can’t the automatics handle the extra power? How much could you safely push with an auto?
I would say the most you can push is about 600whp. I recommend to run redline D6 transmission fluid and XHP stage 3 flash!
How much should I drop $ if I want 500-650whp? I was wondering if I should do like 10k or 18k?
What manual transmission fluid do you recommend or is this 1000hp car running?
Redline D4. I’ve tried a lot of different fluids and this is by far my favorite fluid to use
My dad just got a 2007 335i, He changed the intake box to a dual cone cold air intake, and he’s thinking of getting a new inter cooler. Doesn’t really want to make a lot power because he likes the stock power,. It’s at about 75,000 miles right now and the owner really babied the car with no mods done. Guess he was a surgeon who mostly used it to and from work. Anyways haha is there anything besides in the video you would suggest?
Besides maintenance, I would recommend an aluminum chargepipe. As the OEM plastic chargepipe break all the time
Down pipes man
For god sakes haven't put on the factory CAI. Haven't get a good intercooler and charge pipe. Don't try to save bucks by using cheap Chinese import shit.
I have a 2011 335i Xdrive (N55) automatic but I’m interested in converting it into a manual. What’s the price point for something like that?
Parts $1500 used, labor...$2000-$2500?
Never been into tuning, but I have a
08’ 335xi N54 automatic (sedan) and a 08’ 335i N54 stick (convertible).
I’m both patient and cautious. Any advice which to end up making a build car?
The sedan, it’s much safer in an accident and AWD.
Great vid! How much power can the auto trans handle reliably? Is a dct swap also possible?
I know quite a few of my buddies who have DCT swapped N54 and they are making over 7 to the wheels, so I’d say maybe 600ish, but I’m not that high on mine so I couldn’t tell you the cap for it, but I hear the DCT is an amazing swap.
@ The Oxzion good to hear that bro I’m only trying to make 600wheel on my auto. If I ever want more I’ll definitely think about a dct swap then!
@@FGNi-em9sb I’d say Aslong as you support the transmission, mine makes about 486whp, and it still feels smoother than ever, so I’d say do it, or see what you can do🤷♀️
DCT can handle a lot of power, all you need is XHP transmission flash and upgraded clutches. It'll handle whatever you put at it :) DCT swap is definitely possible ;)
@ Truong Mike Mai that’s awesome to hear we have that option as well. How much would a swap from AT to DCT cost though approximately?
bro forgot to add the fact that you should not run one step colder, 2 step colder plugs on a stock n54. YOU WILL STILL GET MISFIRES. if your stock just use oem spark plugs by oembimmerparts you can also get the better Eliot coil packs there as well. use one step colder 2 step colder spark plugs when you add more power.