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08-08-2012, 04:44 PM | #1 |
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N54 or n55
Ive been in the market now for some time, and I just don't know what to do any advice on the subject would be a huge help here's what I'd like in my future 1 1.coupe 2.under warranty 3.m-sport 4.would prefer a DCT(I know n54 come with step) 5.my first mods will be on suspension tires and wheels if that helps anyone answer my question...: |
08-08-2012, 08:08 PM | #2 |
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I'm selling a 08 135i with m package 6mt. http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/3167238577.html Make an offer. Sorry ahead of time since this doesn't really help answer any of your questions.
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08-08-2012, 10:22 PM | #3 |
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Careful about the subject line... You will get passionate emotional answers from both sides. Those with N55 will recommend that engine and those with N54 will swear by it.
I would look for objective reviews.... just saying.
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i havent heard anything about an HPFP issue with the n55... but i dont know everything nor do i claim to.... and the n55 is a little more efficient and produces less green house gasses crap! but both are GREAT engines! now that being said, i have a great one already modded to the T up for sale http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725937
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and ive seen where the n54 has Mahle pistons and forged rods i think, ..i could be wrong.... but i havnt seen anything from BMW that says the N55 internals arnt forged of up to par. could you post that please. and one last thing....under the engine cover there is another little black plastic cover that sits on the valve cover and it reads MAHLE..... i dont know , i would like to see the info that i keep hearing about N55's
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