n54 mods compatiable with n55's?

Darkkilla · 03-19-2010, 09:47 PM

Im currently getting rid of my 07 335i the lease ends in may, but was wondering if i could use the jb3 chip on the n55

ES BMW · 03-19-2010, 10:27 PM

I'm in the same situation - lease ending on my '07 335 and most likely getting a 135. No mods except exhaust.

It's too early to tell what will work with the N55. We just need to wait until the tuners get their hands on a few of the new cars. Fingers crossed that it'll at least produce the same amount of power as on the N54's.

Darkkilla · 03-19-2010, 10:34 PM

well the mod i definitly want to do is a jb3 pnp and intake but if its not going to be the same power output or even compatible i might have to search for a 2010 so i can get an n54 or i do have the option to buy out my 07 335i but i rather not since its going to be outdated and it was slightly abused.. lol.

Bimmer-Bob · 03-20-2010, 05:45 AM

You think a 2007 vehicle is "outdated?"

Have fun making car payments every month...for the rest of your life.

new2the3 · 03-20-2010, 09:46 AM

No way the current JB3 will work on the N55 out of the box.

BlackFlash · 03-20-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Have fun making car payments every month...for the rest of your life.

I think a lot of the people on these forums are comfortable with this.

jeremyc74 · 03-20-2010, 09:14 PM

I'd say the JB3 isn't going to work on the N55 for sure. Even if the wiring were the same (which is very unlikely considering one has two turbos and the other only has one) the mapping will be completely different.

I'm also betting Terry already has something in the works and will have Beta versions on the market within months after the cars are here. The development process will be very similar to the current JB3, and we all know he's got that down to a science.

DBFIU · 03-21-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

I'd say the JB3 isn't going to work on the N55 for sure. Even if the wiring were the same (which is very unlikely considering one has two turbos and the other only has one) the mapping will be completely different.

I'm also betting Terry already has something in the works and will have Beta versions on the market within months after the cars are here. The development process will be very similar to the current JB3, and we all know he's got that down to a science.

Terry is known to surprise industry with his innovative tunes and speedy releases. If the N55 tune is anything like the N54, it will fly.

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Darkkilla First Lieutenant 39 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2010 e82 135i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	n54 mods compatiable with n55's? Im currently getting rid of my 07 335i the lease ends in may, but was wondering if i could use the jb3 chip on the n55 __________________ 2007 335i E90 sedan: sport package, montego blue, black interior /w aluminum trim, 6MT delv: 5/25/07 2010 E82 135i 6MT, Saph Black Ext. , Coral Red Int. , Sport pkg, Cold weather, Ipod/USB, Bluetooth assist. N54 FTW!
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ES BMW Captain 68 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '12 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	I'm in the same situation - lease ending on my '07 335 and most likely getting a 135. No mods except exhaust. It's too early to tell what will work with the N55. We just need to wait until the tuners get their hands on a few of the new cars. Fingers crossed that it'll at least produce the same amount of power as on the N54's. __________________ '12 E92 M3 \| 6MT \| ZCP
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Darkkilla First Lieutenant 39 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2010 e82 135i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	well the mod i definitly want to do is a jb3 pnp and intake but if its not going to be the same power output or even compatible i might have to search for a 2010 so i can get an n54 or i do have the option to buy out my 07 335i but i rather not since its going to be outdated and it was slightly abused.. lol. __________________ 2007 335i E90 sedan: sport package, montego blue, black interior /w aluminum trim, 6MT delv: 5/25/07 2010 E82 135i 6MT, Saph Black Ext. , Coral Red Int. , Sport pkg, Cold weather, Ipod/USB, Bluetooth assist. N54 FTW!
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new2the3 Colonel 378 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	No way the current JB3 will work on the N55 out of the box. __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	I'd say the JB3 isn't going to work on the N55 for sure. Even if the wiring were the same (which is very unlikely considering one has two turbos and the other only has one) the mapping will be completely different. I'm also betting Terry already has something in the works and will have Beta versions on the market within months after the cars are here. The development process will be very similar to the current JB3, and we all know he's got that down to a science.
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