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F30 N55 Performance Mod List
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. ================================================== ============= 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
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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
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!
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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. |
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Good info !!
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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.
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Spaceman, I updated probably 30 minutes prior to your post and added the aFe to the list along with link(s).
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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.
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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 |
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Yeah check out Supersprints catted its like 2500
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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.
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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? |
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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.
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