Can we all come to a consensus as to what aftermarket parts will work on a 2011?

N55_NOLE · 05-25-2010, 12:16 PM

There have been snippets of discussion in various threads talking about the new N55 as to what aftermarket mods will work 2011/N55 cars. There are a few I have been told for sure will not work (like FMICs, DCIs and SSKs), but I'd like to get a more definitive list going.

After everyone sheds some more light on this I'll make a new thread that could be turned into a sticky for everyone to use as reference (and as motivation for our favorite vendors out there to get to work on N55 products!

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Feel free to list parts you know for sure WILL fit 2011/N55 1ers as well.

N55 Power · 05-25-2010, 01:20 PM

+1

sb335is · 05-25-2010, 04:04 PM

looks like piggyback ecus might be a problem since the ecu was hidden >.<

Dackelone · 05-25-2010, 04:32 PM

The Perf Exhaust fits - so a few people have said. Even though it is not listed in the parts film as such. But Dan@United said it works. He should know.

He also said the SSK does NOT work, since the N55 has a slight SSK standard.

N55_NOLE · 05-27-2010, 02:15 PM

Aside from exhausts, are there any parts made for N54 equipped 135i's that we KNOW will fit a 2011/N55? I know most cosmetic and suspension mods will work, but what about drivetrain mods?

Dackelone · 05-27-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by N55_NOLE

Aside from exhausts, are there any parts made for N54 equipped 135i's that we KNOW will fit a 2011/N55? I know most cosmetic and suspension mods will work, but what about drivetrain mods?

Well.. there are no chips/piggy backs - yet. Maybe in six to twelve months we will see them. ???

A drop in (cartridge) air filter should be simular. I wonder IF that would work? You could look up the part numbers at a dealer.

I also wonder since the N55 only will need ONE cone air filter IF the kit prices will be HALF as much! Somehow I don;t think so! lol

What else is there for the N55 that you want? FMIC? METH? The car JUST came out!!!

N55 Power · 05-27-2010, 08:27 PM

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What else is there for the N55 that you want? FMIC? METH? The car JUST came out!!!

Catless Downpipes, Midpipes... Intake

Xylarax · 08-05-2010, 04:44 PM

I hate to revive a dead thread, but I am really interested in what the OP had in mind, and I would hate to start the exact same thread.

N55 NOLE: did you ever make a new thread and I just missed it in my forum search?

I think anyone who comes to this forum with an N55 motor and clicks on a thread with a dyno chart wants to see what is available for them.

black e · 08-05-2010, 06:08 PM

down pipe back exhausts fit but the N55 already has catless mid-pipes so no need for those, suspension fit (springs and coilovers).
HP autowerke has a drop in air filter that there supposed to release soon...

sb335is · 08-05-2010, 06:33 PM

I think the intake will cost more since its an SCI. and since its so far back theyll need to develop a GTI like arm to bring it to the front. expect to pay $$$$$$ for that

perral1 · 08-05-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by black e

down pipe back exhausts fit

Axle-backs fit, but midpipes made for the N54 won't fit the N55. After all, there's only one downpipe...

black e · 08-05-2010, 08:31 PM

i guess you missed this one
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=414542

perral1 · 08-06-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by black e

i guess you missed this one
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=414542

That one was made specifically for the N55.

N55_NOLE · 08-06-2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xylarax

I hate to revive a dead thread, but I am really interested in what the OP had in mind, and I would hate to start the exact same thread.

N55 NOLE: did you ever make a new thread and I just missed it in my forum search?

I think anyone who comes to this forum with an N55 motor and clicks on a thread with a dyno chart wants to see what is available for them.

It appears n55 parts are slowly making it to market, but there still isn't much out there as of now.

One company has come out with a n55 specific filter, but it's oiled and I'm hesitant to try it out because of the MAF sensor the n55 is equipped with.

The link to n55 specific exhaust from Berk looks promising, but I don't want to buy an exhaust before I can hear it in person.

Several tuning company have been posting about piggybacks and flashes, but
apparently nothing is out as of yet.

As others have said, it appears the intake is going to take a complicated and costly solution, but since I live in Florida, that would be one of the last mods I would do, and only then for the cooler months.

I've seen people ask about blow off valves and boost re-circulators, but no one has offered a legitimate response.

If anyone has anything to add, or knows of any parts I left out, please feel free to add them. Once more parts start to come out I'll definitely be making the list I talked about in the original post.

mblaber · 08-06-2010, 05:05 PM

I think it would be very helpful to have two categories for such equipment:
1) Requires no modifications
2) Requires cutting/welding/etc.

jpuff · 08-07-2010, 05:34 PM

Nicole the engine comes stock with boost recircs.

BrokenVert · 08-07-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by perral1

Axle-backs fit, but midpipes made for the N54 won't fit the N55. After all, there's only one downpipe...

but that one dp has two exits for each midpipe. It's BMW saving cash...n54 midpipes do fit

bryce · 08-07-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perral1

That one was made specifically for the N55.

n54 exhausts do fit on n55 equipped cars. proof

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

but that one dp has two exits for each midpipe. It's BMW saving cash...n54 midpipes do fit

Swadeness · 08-08-2010, 01:35 AM

How about an oil catch can? Will the kits that were made for the N54 also directly fit on the N55 or will there need to be some modification? From what I've read it did not seem to be a very complicated system on the N54 and was well worth the time/money to keep that oil out of the combustion chamber. This would have been my first engine mod if I had got the N54. It is probably too early to ask, but has anybody taken off their intercooler on an N55 motor to see if there is oil collecting like the N54?

UdubBadger · 08-08-2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bryce

n54 exhausts do fit on n55 equipped cars. proof

I'll be able to confirm in a week or two when my quads get put on but yes, looks like its the same axle back.

black e · 08-08-2010, 12:49 PM

i have a AA axelback on my 2011 135 with N55....

perral1 · 08-08-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bryce

n54 exhausts do fit on n55 equipped cars. proof

As I posted in that thread, HP Autowerks originally stated:
"After we picked the car up we took it to Berk Technology so they could craft us the first exhaust for the N55."
I assumed that meant it was different, but they've since posted (and then PM'd me to confirm) that N54 downpipes would fit. It seems I stand corrected.

Now to look forward to a downpipe...

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