[ronny214]

So I have an N55 e90 and FrankiE90 did a great job of putting together a N55 E90 Mod List post, which is a sticky over on the e90post.com forums. We just recently added a 2014 F30 N55 to our family and I was sad to see that there was no comprehensive N55 F30 Mod List. So after hours and hours of researching what I want to do to my car, this is what I’ve put together. It is by no means a complete or perfect list, but I’ll try to keep it updated/improved as things move forward. Please feel free to leave your links, reviews, feedback, announcements of new items, etc. as replies to this thread. I’ll try to retro-update the main post as yours come in.

Please point out any errors I made either in reply or by directly PM’ing me. Also, if you want something added to the list the best way is to PM me as I might miss your reply or take time to get around to it.

I will try to keep this updated as new items/information is released. Will try to provide links to review threads as I find them. Hopefully we can get this to the point that it will be a sticky for new members.

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LAST UPDATED: 03-20-2014

Please note that the N55 F30 is different than the N55 e90. Check out this great list by FrankiE90 over on the e90post.com forums for N55 E90 Mod List.

Notice: Mod at your own risk. Don’t take this thread as your one-stop source of information. Research each mod before you purchase it. Adding aftermarket parts to your car may void your Factory/Extended warranty. Consider converting your car back to stock when having warranty work performed.

Tunes

1. Burger Motorsports JB4 INFO (Dyno | Review)
2. BMS Stage 1 Performance (INFO | Review)
3. aFe Tune Module ([URL=http://www.gtbperformance.com/afe-scorcher-tune-module-bmw-n55-motor.html] | Review )
4. Cobb AP (Cobb has only released an N55 Flash for 2011. Some 2012 models may qualify but all 2013+ models are still in development. No ETA. See link to the e90post.com thread for all the details) Cobb INFO
5. Vishnu PROcede Tuner (The official word on this one is that they are working on F30 support...N55 support is only for E90, though they do not make that very clear on their website.) INFO | Review)
6. M Performance PPK available - Expensive but does not void warranty (Review)
7. AC Schnitzer --> 360hp/500Nm INFO
8. Manhart Racing Stage 1 360hp/520Nm INFO
9. RaceChip LINK

Chargepipe

1. Evolution Racewerks (Fitment issues on xi models as of 3/12/14) ER has now released a pipe for X-Drive cars. INFO
2. BMS Chargepipe (Does not fit xi as of 3/12/14) *This is the ER Pipe but sold by BMW - Typically has sales/better pricingINFO

Intercoolers

1. Active Autowerke Sport Version (Minor cutting) INFO
2. Active Autowerke Race Version (Minor cutting) INFO
3. Wagner Tuning Competition (No cutting or bumper removal) INFO
4. Wagner Tuning Performance (No cutting or bumper removal) INFO
5. Great Wagner Tuning Review Here: INFO
6. Helix (Bit pricey) INFO
7. Hartge Engine Performance Upgrade INFO | Review

Downpipe

1. BMS N55 Downpipe (Catless) INFO
2. ER Downpipe (optional additional bung and EGT bung | carless) INFO
3. Competition Series 4” Catless INFO
4. Challenge High Flow Cat INFO
5. Challenge Catless INFO
6. CPE 5” Downpipe (With or without cat) INFO
7. Supersprint Catless INFO
8. Supersprint Catted INFO
9. AR Design Catless INFO
10. AR Design w/ Race Cat INFO
11. Meisterschaft Catless Downpipe Video Review
12. aFe Downpipe with and without cats LINK

Exhaust

1. Eisenmann Performance Exhaust INFO
2. Remus Exhaust INFO
3. Supersprint Rear muffler with 2x100mm Tips INFO
4. Supersprint Rear Muffler with 2x2x80mm Tips INFO
5. Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust System INFO
6. Dinan Review
7. Meisterschaft Quad Exhaust Review | Forum Sponsor Review
8. Challenge Catback Review
9. Megan Racing w/ Burnt Roll Tips INFO

Intake

1. aFe Stage 2 SI Cold Air Intake INFO
2. BMS Performance Intake (10+ HP and great sound) INFO
3. Injen Short Ram Intake INFO
4. K&N Drop In Filter ( INFO )

Oil Catch Can (OCC)

1. BMS INFO

Meth

1. BMS Meth Kit INFO

Spark Plugs[LIST=1][*]Stock BMW Plugs (Gap at 0.8mm/0.031") - Slightly expensive but will suffice for most FBO cars with a modest tune. PSI over 15psi should consider upgraded plugs. Others should upgrade too If you are having rough idle or misfire on new stock plugs, you should consider changing to the below plug(s)[*]Iridium NGK 5992 (Gap at 0.66mm/0.026") - Good for most all setups. Consider tightening gap to 0.022" if you are running upgraded turbo or meth/e85 mix (applies to e90 N55 only, at present). Anything between 0.024" and 0.028" should give you good performance with no misfire. If you use these on a full stock car go ahead and gap at 0.028". The 0.026" seems to be the most stable (FBO, stock turbo, 17psi, 91-93 Octane). If rough idle or misfire for lower psi or non-FBO cars, move the gap up towards 0.028". If you are FBO and at 16psi or higher and still have problems, move the gap down towards 0.022" (typically 0.024 should do you good..from research, I haven't seen many using the 0.022" unless they had done major upgrades on snail and/or running meth/e85 mix).

Miscellaneous

1. UCC Motorwerks Ultimate Short Shifter LINK

Check out the Ultimate DIY Guide by 2blue. Great collection of DIY threads. Linking it here but it needs to be a Sticky.

Check out this thread by svache for Coding: BMW F30 3 series Coding DIY


Good luck and have fun!

[ronny214]

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[sonicsonic]

Mppk piggy ? Lol

[ronny214]

Originally Posted by sonicsonic

Mppk piggy ? Lol

Blah. What I get for copying and pasting

[becausephilchow]

I thought i'd mention that Meisterschaft has a Quad Exhaust along with a Downpipe.

Pricy, yes, but, they have one,

Challenge also has a Catback, split single for the 335i, and they have a Quad Exhaust en-route.

BMS also has some Cowl Filters, supposed to help a little bit I guess? Hahaha.

[Tditty]

Afe Also makes a catted high flow 300 downpipe for 335. Just saw this yesterday. Says no codes.

[jon102034050]

Awesome list, thanks!

[2blu]

Good info !!

[ronny214]

Thanks for the feedback and PMs everyone. I've updated the main post with the additional info and clarifications! Will continue to update as new information comes in.

[FeckinSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Tditty

Afe Also makes a catted high flow 300 downpipe for 335. Just saw this yesterday. Says no codes.

Where??

Any links?

[2blu]

Originally Posted by FeckinSpaceman

Where??

Any links?

Link is in the first post spaceman !

[ronny214]

Spaceman, I updated probably 30 minutes prior to your post and added the aFe to the list along with link(s).

[Philipangoo]

Megan racing also offers an exhaust for the F30. Its cheaper on Ebay but it's listed http://www.x-ph.com/megan-racing-bmw...rnt-roll-tips/

Thanks for your work on this, very nice reference to have.

[ronny214]

Originally Posted by Philipangoo

Megan racing also offers an exhaust for the F30. Its cheaper on Ebay but it's listed http://www.x-ph.com/megan-racing-bmw...rnt-roll-tips/

Thanks for your work on this, very nice reference to have.

Thanks for the link. Added

[Krelle]

Piggy:
AC Schnitzer --> 360hp/500Nm: http://preisliste.ac-schnitzer.de/ac...340&ID_NR=9705

Rear silencer is available: http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/

Manhart Racing Stage 1 360hp/520Nm: http://www.shop.manhart-performance....formance-Kit_6
Most likely there will be a stage two incl. 280 cell CAT + exhaust with valve ctrl. as there all ready are for for M135i

/Krelle

[ronny214]

Originally Posted by Krelle

Piggy:
AC Schnitzer --> 360hp/500Nm: http://preisliste.ac-schnitzer.de/ac...340&ID_NR=9705

Rear silencer is available: http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/

Manhart Racing Stage 1 360hp/520Nm: http://www.shop.manhart-performance....formance-Kit_6
Most likely there will be a stage two incl. 280 cell CAT + exhaust with valve ctrl. as there all ready are for for M135i

/Krelle

Thanks!

[FeckinSpaceman]

Originally Posted by 2blu

Link is in the first post spaceman !

Originally Posted by ronny214

Spaceman, I updated probably 30 minutes prior to your post and added the aFe to the list along with link(s).

Ahhhhh ok, I see it now thanks guys..... Got me over excited though because at first glance I thought the cost was 335

Not soo much...

[Philipangoo]

Originally Posted by FeckinSpaceman

Ahhhhh ok, I see it now thanks guys..... Got me over excited though because at first glance I thought the cost was 335

Not soo much...

Yeah check out Supersprints catted its like 2500

[FeckinSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Philipangoo

Yeah check out Supersprints catted its like 2500

Yeah anytime I see the name Supersprint..........I know I can't afford it

[ronny214]

Yea, they are always pricey. The other guys will get cheaper, though, as more competition hits the market. I dealt with the same thing back in 2011 and early 2012 with my e90 N55. Things had changes JUST enough that most e90 N54 part were unusable.

[becausephilchow]

RaceChips also has a tune for the F30 N55.

http://www.racechip.com/chiptuning/b...25kw/index.php

Does the ER/BMS Chargepipe not fit the F30?

[ronny214]

Originally Posted by becausephilchow

RaceChips also has a tune for the F30 N55.

http://www.racechip.com/chiptuning/b...25kw/index.php

Does the ER/BMS Chargepipe not fit the F30?

I'll update my thread with the Racechip and for the ER chargepipe.

ER shot me back an E-Mail today informing me that the ER CP fits the F30 Non-Xdrive, but that they are still looking for a local tester for their X-Drive fitment.