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01-11-2010, 02:40 PM | #45 |
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BMW is keeping N54 in their higher cost, higher margin products. Valvetronic is cheaper than a second turbo, BMW is telling you it is.
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Stock for stock the N55 might outperform the N54, but tuning wise, top-end power on the N55 is going to suffer due to the fact it only has 1 turbo. There is only so much boost 1 turbo can deliver, and all of this technology (twinscroll, VVT, etc.) will only help the low end/boost-response of the engine. It certainly will be interesting to see if tuners can adapt to tuning the N55 and what results can be achieved.
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Not even CLOSE... you are crazy to think a turbo is more expensive than the Valavetronic system- turbos are a dime a dozen.
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Is this already true of other BMW's that use the DCT?
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Only M cars currently 1/10 but will eventually be all auto/dct with rollout beginning in March/10(may be optional on some models).
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Interesting exerpt from Modded online about the benefits of a twin-scroll turbo. Looks like BMWs claims are true.
The result of the superior scavenging effect from a twin-scroll design is better pressure distribution in the exhaust ports and more efficient delivery of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger's turbine. This in turn allows greater valve overlap, resulting in an improved quality and quantity of the air charge entering each cylinder. In fact, with more valve overlap, the scavenging effect of the exhaust flow can literally draw more air in on the intake side while drawing out the last of the low-pressure exhaust gases, helping pack each cylinder with a denser and purer air charge. And as we all know, a denser and purer air charge means stronger combustion and more power, and more power is good! But the benefits of twin-scroll design don't end there. With its greater volumetric efficiency and stronger scavenging effect, higher ignition delay can be used, which helps keep peak temperature in the cylinders down. Since cooler cylinder temperatures and lower exhaust gas temperatures allows for a leaner air/fuel ratio, twin-scroll turbo design has been shown to increase turbine efficiency by 7-8 percent and result in fuel efficiency improvements as high as 5 percent. Combine these benefits with a well-engineered tubular equal-length manifold and the design strengths of a twin-scroll approach can pay even bigger dividends. "Equal length" simply refers to the length of the primary exhaust manifold tubes or runners that the cylinder head exhaust ports breath out into, which should ideally be of equal length before merging at a narrow angle at the collector so that the gases flow smoothly together into the turbine inlet. This helps maintain exhaust gas pulse energy, resulting in better boost response and overall higher turbo efficiency. |
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Its not really a delete here in Canuckland. In actuality we just don't get one standard and have to pay mucho deniro for it if we want one. If you like having one it doesn't really work in your favour.
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Mileage Bump?
Wonder if that engine weight loss/economy gain will bump the mileage up from US EPA ratings -
AT 18/25 MT 17/25. Doubt the 20kg makes any difference, but the efficiency part might? Would DCT have any noticeable effect? Cheers! |
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Wow!!! It seems like yesterday that i got my 09 135 and Pooof............the 2011 models are rolling out already!?!?!? Damn time goes by quick.
The savings that the N55 brings to the table are NOT enough to put it over the top of the N54. I see here cost cutting, and bmw tossing a bone to the green party. Im not moved. Its a less complex engine that cost less nothing more....
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Efficiency matters to me as much as performance - the car's going to be my daily driver and I put on around 70 miles daily...
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No kidding. I haven't even had my '08 for two years (May 2008) yet. We're not even halfway through the first month of 2010 and the 2011 models will begin arriving in the Spring.
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People looking for a nice power gain on stock hardware will be disappointed by this move IMO, possibly the only advantage of the twins and the N54.
Twinscrolls are great, and from of the looks of it, BMW has done a nice job. I'd be interested to see how it feels in the real world.
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A: See their margins drop because of this engine B: Would be willing to increase pricing because of this engine to maintain margins (in this environment) They will however tweak the TT on the Z4is and happily charge you more for it- hmm. I draw my own conclusions- you can draw yours.
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However, what I can add from myself is that a turbo setup is something that has been done by every company and tuner for many many years, while Valvetronic is a technology that was developed by BMW and it was a HUGE deal a few years back when it first came out. I don't know what the production costs for the Valvetronic-related components are, but I can't imagine the small secondary turbo would be too expensive to produce. Even if it turns out that the N55 is cheaper to produce than the N54, I personally don't think that's the reason BMW is using it. It's a more efficient engine, and goes well with the efficient dynamics program they are pursuing. I think that is the main reason for the switch. |
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Did anyone consider that BMW put N55 into 1 becuase it got sick of dealing with HPFP issues?
I see lots of debate on n54 costs vs N55, 3 pages later nobody said HPFP is the reason.. |
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Ok...I'm confused...I guess we dont have any concensus as to whether the N55 is an evolution and improvement for the 1er? Do we know whether the new 3er will get the N55 or N54? I guess that will provide the answer to this.
Or, is this a cost cutting move to put more distance between the 1 and 3. I would not be surprised if BMW feels they put too high a price point on the original 1er. |
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I believe the change is due the bad rep is getting by all HPFP, turbos failing premature and maybe other things. By using a bigger turbo the components parts are stronger. The valvetronic is a good thing if the 2nd profile has a big lift.
The advantage of having 2 turbos is that the power comes early and has less turbo lag. But that has been addressed with the twin scroll housing. As the previews dyno graph, both engines are relative the same. Even the N55 hits max torque sooner than N54. Now the question is @ what boost level does the N55 is getting its power. If has higher boost then the N54 tuned will roll over the new engine. If is @ same 8 PSI then eventually the N55 will beat the n54. Also the N55 on the M series probably will have a different cam profile. Not just the addition of another turbo. Has been stated that the twin scroll can hit boost sooner than the TD03. I wonder how the manifold will be crafted and where they will locate the turbo. There is not much space down there to put a big turbo. Then upgrading will be a monumental task if it’s possible. I like the twin setup better, but the valvetronic really is appealing. One scenario is that the single turbo does not flow more that the twins and the valvetronic makes up for the power difference. This leads to the N54 will make more power tuned the N55 and BMW will have less to deal with repairs. So, the M1 and M3 will use the N55 but in a TT layout, with more air to move into the engine yielding more HP. Hence the $$$$ increase. Not saying that the lower model with a tune will beat their expensive M cars as is happening right now. Dr3K0 |
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