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08-10-2015, 07:08 AM
So overall terry the N20 tunes and mods still need a bit more R&D to ensure motor life reliability?
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08-10-2015, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Terry @ BMS
The first N20 update coming is duty bias adjustments similar to what we've added to the N54 platform recently. So you can hand dial in your boost control.
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Terry, has this feature already been implemented for N20s?
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08-10-2015, 09:55 PM
Do the 320i and 328i have the same n20 hardware wise?
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08-11-2015, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BostonBeemah
Do the 320i and 328i have the same n20 hardware wise?
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Nope. AFAIK everything but the pistons is shared. Usually 320i's are high compression (11:1) but there're low compression ones too. And all 328i's are low compression (10:1).
There are some other minor variations too. For instance here in Brazil we have a flexfuel variation with different fuel lines, fuel pump, ethanol sensor, etc. |
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Posts: 454
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Car: 14' F25 X3 xDrive28 M-Sport AlpineWhite DHP
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09-06-2015, 12:10 PM
N20 is a dump but not as bad as its predecessor
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09-06-2015, 08:44 PM
Sound like quite a few N20's has died with just Map2 and d0wnpipe...  Running anything else than Map1 seems to be a bit of a gamble. |
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09-06-2015, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DSBM135i
So overall terry the N20 tunes and mods still need a bit more R&D to ensure motor life reliability?
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The motor just needs stronger rods. Seems that is what fails at higher torque levels.
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09-10-2015, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Terry @ BMS
The motor just needs stronger rods. Seems that is what fails at higher torque levels.
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So if I wanted to just do jB4 on our 528i Xdrive, do you think it's foolish for a daily driver? Naturally the power level is lower that a full meth/dp setup |
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Car: Bmw 228i
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11-06-2015, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by e46m3lol
Can't wait to install the meth kit in the coming weeks on my FBO 228i. I'm already at 330whp so I'm curious to see if I can break the the 350whp mark.
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Have you installed the meth kit yet? I have the same car with dp jb4 and intake. I'd love to know if you have had any problems in terms of reliability. |
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11-06-2015, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by wolfxx66
Have you installed the meth kit yet? I have the same car with dp jb4 and intake. I'd love to know if you have had any problems in terms of reliability.
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He is ECU Flash now, car threw some rods due to Turbo Upgrade JB4 on 91 |
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11-06-2015, 08:54 AM
What are the options for changing the rods? Can anything be done about it?
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11-08-2015, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by wolfxx66
What are the options for changing the rods? Can anything be done about it?
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Call ABR Houston. they said they can do rods, turbo upgrade ect.
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11-08-2015, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by rustyminded
Call ABR Houston. they said they can do rods, turbo upgrade ect.
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Yeah, I think they're able to rebuild the bottom end with forged parts. As far as I know they use N54 parts. The N54 rod is 0.3 mm longer but the N20 wrist pin is 0.3 mm offset (from piston centerline). N54 rod bearings can also be used but the crankshaft has to be machined. Regarding the pistons, I don't know if N54 pistons can be used.
Unless he takes his car to Alex's shop, I don't think he's gonna be able to buy the parts from Alex. I already tried several times.
CP Carrillo can custom make pistons and rods but not bearings. I think they already have the molds so you won't need to send them the parts for molding.
I've been told JE and Pauter have already made forged pistons and rods but you'd need to contact them.
Get in touch with Anthony @ VAC Motorsports (anthony@vacmotorsports.com). He's sourcing the parts for me. |
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11-10-2015, 04:00 PM
So who will be the first N20 with upgraded internals ?
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11-16-2015, 05:18 PM
My engine should be up and running in two weeks but I'm pretty sure I'm not the first one.
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11-17-2015, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by marcoac14
My engine should be up and running in two weeks but I'm pretty sure I'm not the first one.
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keep us posted
are you on bimmerfest or bimmerpost? |
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Car: BMW 320i
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11-17-2015, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by RobX3
keep us posted
are you on bimmerfest or bimmerpost?
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Yup, bimmerpost |
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Car: Bmw 228i
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11-18-2015, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by marcoac14
My engine should be up and running in two weeks but I'm pretty sure I'm not the first one.
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Can't wait to hear the result! |
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11-24-2015, 04:26 PM
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Yup, bimmerpost
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Do you have a build thread progress? |
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11-24-2015, 07:12 PM
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Do you have a build thread progress?
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Not yet but I intend to as soon as I get it up and running. |
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Car: Bmw 228i
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12-07-2015, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by marcoac14
My engine should be up and running in two weeks but I'm pretty sure I'm not the first one.
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How did it turn out? |
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12-08-2015, 07:26 PM
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How did it turn out?
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Not finished yet. Lots of holdups. |
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12-09-2015, 06:34 AM
Keep us posted, what are the upgrades you're having done?
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01-04-2016, 12:18 PM
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Not finished yet. Lots of holdups.
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Any progress? |
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Car: BMW F30 328i
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01-12-2016, 06:13 AM
Is there some install notes that I can follow for the meth kit for N20?
From the burgertuning website, the installation notes applies for N54 and N55... Should I follow the N55?
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