what type of thermostat

Surprised injectors were on this list, the index 8 injectors that it comes with suck

Clean the vanos solenoids also, they can cause misfires. Not too expensive to fully replace if need be

i’ve never heard about N54s having timing chain issues that’s uncommon.

Buy a manual in the first place.

Go watch Vehicular DIY. Also, ‘buy a manual’ guy, shut yur mouth.

@@cmunky2941 some cars dont have a manual, they only have autos. e.g lexus ls400

Or a dct swap 🤯

@@almighty-_-6681 you can buy transmissions from other cars like the g35 or is300 and parts like the clutch pedal from other cars like manual Tacoma’s and just cut some holes to make it fit.

Nice but only the 06-07 models I think from 08 they use MSD81 much better

And God forbid someone is doing this to an early '07 without an oil cooler from the factory.

@@machtschnell7452 Fr tho the engine will overheat

@@machtschnell7452 are u really Macht schnell

@@joshdominguez341 my 08 535i has msd80 i upgraded the mosfets though

Glad you found it helpful! As time progress, in my vlogs you'll also get some DIYs as well!

@@TruongMikeMaihow much does all those maintenance cost that you list

How many bhp

@@grzegorzd2824 never dynoed but I’d probably venture to say the high 300s to low 400 hp. The torque is the real star as it pulls like a freight train.

how many miles did you buy it at in 2012?

Agreed have had my 08 xi since 2019 and it has never left me stranded. I'm at 105k and just finished installing my hybrids. Rear turbo was leaking oil but still ran fine. I have done all the maintenance over the years BEFORE things fail lol. That's the key imo don't wait until the water pump dies then keep clearing codes and continue driving it. Cheap owners that can't fix stuff themselves this ain't the car for you. Nothing is available at napa or advance auto so it's usually gotta be ordered. If you don't have another whip again probably not your car. Then again I don't keep anything stock your miles may vary.

@@Battlemaul123 like 58,000

I plan on continue producing content like this!

N54 crank hub isn’t as common. Only see the issue on high horsepower applications. Yes, doing a walnut blast at home is possible! Equipments and products would cost around $500, assuming you have an air compressor and shop vacuum

Definitely will make another video to showcase what has been done on this E90 and what steps to take!

Thats a large turbo! We're going with a 7275. Car is getting Shrick cams and has ported heads/oversized valves. So we dont need such a large turbo to hit our goal

@@TruongMikeMai Good size. I think I'll get a 6870 next.

​@blrn54 of of experience garret 6766 is enough

The sedan, it’s much safer in an accident and AWD.

Unfortunately finding a F06 650i may be a little difficult. Although all the F chassis N55 is relatively the same! Next one that comes in I'll make a video. Do you have any specific requests?

@@TruongMikeMai proper maintenance and recommended bolt ons please ty!

I know quite a few of my buddies who have DCT swapped N54 and they are making over 7 to the wheels, so I’d say maybe 600ish, but I’m not that high on mine so I couldn’t tell you the cap for it, but I hear the DCT is an amazing swap.

@ The Oxzion good to hear that bro I’m only trying to make 600wheel on my auto. If I ever want more I’ll definitely think about a dct swap then!

@@FGNi-em9sb I’d say Aslong as you support the transmission, mine makes about 486whp, and it still feels smoother than ever, so I’d say do it, or see what you can do🤷‍♀️

DCT can handle a lot of power, all you need is XHP transmission flash and upgraded clutches. It'll handle whatever you put at it :) DCT swap is definitely possible ;)

@ Truong Mike Mai that’s awesome to hear we have that option as well. How much would a swap from AT to DCT cost though approximately?

Under 100k you should be fine. Unless it’s lived a hard life or hasn’t had quality oil or hasn’t been changed at the proper interval.

Sourcing the parts for a fair price is possible. Most of the parts can be sourced for around $1500-$2500. Then you need a clutch/flywheel. So depending on which clutch you need, that'll vary!

Parts $1500 used, labor...$2000-$2500?

Besides maintenance, I would recommend an aluminum chargepipe. As the OEM plastic chargepipe break all the time

Down pipes man

For god sakes haven't put on the factory CAI. Haven't get a good intercooler and charge pipe. Don't try to save bucks by using cheap Chinese import shit.

LCI models are nice and make sure it’s a sports package for the oil cooler 😎

LCI E92 only comes with N55, early 09 E90 comes with N54 :) Make sure you know which engine you want. Both are great, N54 has more capabilities of easy power but N55 is much more reliable. Both can be modified to be equally as fast

Redline D4. I’ve tried a lot of different fluids and this is by far my favorite fluid to use

Broooo I believe you I had a upgraded turbo 135i gutted and I kept loosing dct swapped it car I gained 2lbs of boost per shift and the dct is 60 lbs lighter than auto shit felt insane

Manual sucks 😂

From experience it's always oil getting into the pistons somewhere and the car just starts smoking and shooting oil out the back

Will do it on the next N54 build we have!

I would budget at least $3,000 extra on top of purchasing the car. Of course unless some of these items I’ve listed has been serviced before with proof of document!

@@TruongMikeMai it would be more than that, Index 12 fuel injectors will cost $1200 at a minimum and old injectors do leak.

A fully built motor??? With a doc race kit and all that probs 15-20k plus…for parts and labour

Port and polished head, Oversized valves, titanium springs and retainer, Shrick high lift cams

@@TruongMikeMai Is the car actually running at 1000whp? Was it dynoed?

Not yet, but we will be soon. One way or another, we’ll get it pass 1000whp 😜

@@TruongMikeMai I see, whats the limiting factor on the n54 and why don't we see more of them over 1000whp? If I saw more it would give me more confidence to build one to 800-900.

@@Matt-lf1ik You want a built engine for 1000whp

BMW doesn't recommend replacing the fluid. ZF does. Its common to drain the trans, replace the pan which contains the filter, and put new fluid in.

Yes you can do a transmission flush on an auto. N54 have a plastic transmission pan with a drain plug. I just did my transmission service yesterday.