F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > Technical Forums > N55 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications > N55 oil starvation?
GetBMWParts
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      05-18-2017, 07:24 AM   #1
///CSL
Private
///CSL's Avatar
15
Rep
80
Posts

Drives: ///
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: EU

iTrader: (0)

N55 oil starvation?

Does something like this exist for N55?

https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...n54-p1435.aspx

Cheap mod that prevents oil starvation on track, there where not many blown engines because of this, but google says that there are some cases of oil starvation on N55.

And how about this engine (+ ZF8) reliability in its stock form for tracking with additional oil cooler and charge pipe?

Last edited by ///CSL; 05-18-2017 at 07:37 AM..
Appreciate 0
      05-18-2017, 09:05 AM   #2
insanecoder
Banned
1412
Rep
3,211
Posts

Drives: 340isDrive
Join Date: May 2016
Location: East Coast USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ///CSL View Post
Does something like this exist for N55?

https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...n54-p1435.aspx

Cheap mod that prevents oil starvation on track, there where not many blown engines because of this, but google says that there are some cases of oil starvation on N55.

And how about this engine (+ ZF8) reliability in its stock form for tracking with additional oil cooler and charge pipe?
Awhile ago I saw alloy oil pans for out there and I am waiting for someone to make it for the 8HP50.. some of them solve the oil fluid surge problem during acceleration as well as cooling the tranny oil a bit better.
If its still a problem then a transmission oil cooler may be a good idea for tracking to keep the oil temps down..
Appreciate 1
///CSL15.00
      05-18-2017, 10:33 AM   #3
///CSL
Private
///CSL's Avatar
15
Rep
80
Posts

Drives: ///
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: EU

iTrader: (0)

Yup, those alloy are made for N54, N55 have plastic one. I think design is revised because N54 problems, but there was still some oil starvation cases with N55.
Appreciate 0
      05-19-2017, 04:36 AM   #4
///CSL
Private
///CSL's Avatar
15
Rep
80
Posts

Drives: ///
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: EU

iTrader: (0)

http://parts.bmwmonterey.com/a/BMW_2...n/11_5919.html

Maybe this could be retrofited.
Appreciate 0
      05-19-2017, 03:32 PM   #5
F32Fleet
Lieutenant General
F32Fleet's Avatar
United_States
3637
Rep
10,394
Posts

Drives: 2015 435i
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Southeastern US

iTrader: (0)

Unnecessary unless. Buy a LSD first.
__________________
"Drive more, worry less. "

435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
Appreciate 0
      05-20-2017, 09:11 AM   #6
ronanz
Gettin It Figured Out
ronanz's Avatar
United_States
1823
Rep
2,669
Posts

Drives: 435i FBO PS2 bm3 w/ options
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Southwest Region

iTrader: (3)

THIS guy will help.....


.
__________________
.

My Build Thread can be found HERE
Appreciate 1
///CSL15.00
      05-20-2017, 09:15 AM   #7
///CSL
Private
///CSL's Avatar
15
Rep
80
Posts

Drives: ///
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: EU

iTrader: (0)

Nice, thanks
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:37 PM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST