N55 or N54

[David1]

Hi all

I would just like your opinion on something please.

I had an offer on my 135 (2009 n54) that I couldn't refuse and it's in the process of being sold. I am now in a position where I can buy an N55 135 (before it was out if my budget).I will likely only do minor mods to the car (software, exhaust and maybe dp. Later on I might look at going with a bigger turbo should they come out with one after motorplan is finished).

Should I go the N55 route? Do you think this is the way to go in the future? I will likely keep the car for 3-4 years and the reliability of the N55 is attractive.

My first choice is manual and most people only praise the N55 for the dct box.

This car will be my dd for the next few years.

Please can I have your opinions

Thank you

David

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And I do know this topic has been discussed before but there have been many advances in the n55 technology since and I would like the most up to date info.

Thanks again

David

 

[petrivanzyl]

What is your other options?

I say go for it

 

[David1]

My options are either n54 again or n55

Thanks

 

[Twinz]

Why are you selling your current N54?

 

[David1]

@ Twinz, I had a good offer on my car

 

[Twinz]

Go N55 for gearbox and the fact that its a newer model and for the mods you planning, the n55 is performing well. Its still not at N54 power levels but its getting there.

 

[David1]

Are you deferring to the DCT box on the N55? If so I want a manual and most probably won't get a dct.

Does anyone here have a N55 in manual?

 

[boost3d]

Get the best of both in my opinion , n54 dct

 

[Josh-ZN]

Get the best of both in my opinion , n54 dct

its not available in 135i

 

[David1]

I just found this and it says that a company in Kyalami built these 335i and it uses an upgraded turbo (n55).

Does anyone know anything about this and what turbo was used?

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=675582

 

[boost3d]

Get the best of both in my opinion , n54 dct

its not available in 135i

I know , but I have an E92 and its glorious........ :inlove:

 

[Josh-ZN]

Get the best of both in my opinion , n54 dct

its not available in 135i

I know , but I have an E92 and its glorious........ :inlove:

:thumbs:

yes its a pity they didnt offer the n54 e90 and 135i in dct.

 

[MultiPower]

I would say N55:=):

 

[SP33DYV]

The future is N55...:fencelook:

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

You know where I stand buddy. Just give me your wheel :fencelook:

 

[David1]

Hahahaha Dev

Sale fell through so I'm keeping my N54

 

[SP33DYV]

You know where I stand buddy. Just give me your wheel :fencelook:

But I thought you already have a "faster" wheel. :thinking:

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

I want an even faster one! :rollsmile: