Zeee 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2022 I have a few questions about the e82 135i, specifically the N54 version What are some of the most common problems with the car What are some key upgrades to make in terms of performance and reliability to when the car is driven hard And there is no doubt it will be driven hard! Are they expensive or hard to do maintenance on yourself Are they still alright with over 150,000km on the clock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 138 Report post Posted December 21, 2022 Hi, There are some common issues. They are at an age where if you're lucky, most have been remedied. ie HPFP, Injectors, various oil leaks (OHHG, VCG etc) However waterpumps have a tendency to just fail without warning and sometimes don't last many K's The N55 engine has the same water pump issues too. Mines been ok and i'm pushing about 600hp, but maybe i'm just lucky. I would strongly recommend a pre-purchase inspection from a Euro car specialist (not the dealer) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 138 Report post Posted December 21, 2022 Also have a read of this. https://bmwtuning.co/bmw-n54-ultimate-guide/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeee 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2022 2 hours ago, charles28 said: Also have a read of this. https://bmwtuning.co/bmw-n54-ultimate-guide/ Nah didn't see this, thanks bro appreciate it Also what did you do to get it to 600hp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 138 Report post Posted December 21, 2022 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Zeee said: Nah didn't see this, thanks bro appreciate it Also what did you do to get it to 600hp Hybrid turbos, inlets, downpipes, intercooler, water meth, custom tune, exhaust, walbro 535 fuel pump, general maintenance. Currently 25psi boost. Back at 20psi vs R32 GTR in a roll race Currently faster than the last 498 ish cars on this list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1YI-Q8I_rjruFLja2AU448NsNX6hCU5JQKp_4mdUR9VQ/htmlview Edited December 21, 2022 by charles28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeee 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2022 16 hours ago, charles28 said: Hybrid turbos, inlets, downpipes, intercooler, water meth, custom tune, exhaust, walbro 535 fuel pump, general maintenance. Currently 25psi boost. Back at 20psi vs R32 GTR in a roll race Currently faster than the last 498 ish cars on this list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1YI-Q8I_rjruFLja2AU448NsNX6hCU5JQKp_4mdUR9VQ/htmlview That is so awesome bro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
