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How-To GuidesPosted onJanuary 28, 2018April 16, 2020

How To Walnut Blast Your BMW N54 / 335i / 135i

Walnut blasting is one of the most common maintenance tasks for the N54 engine to remove carbon buildup from the intake valves. Some shops or dealerships charge an arm and…

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GeneralPosted onJanuary 26, 2018May 16, 2019

BMW N54: Upgraded Twins vs. Single Turbo – Why I Ditched Hybrids for a Single Turbo Kit

A handful of people have asked me “why go single turbo now, after having upgraded twins?” Well, here is my justification with video and picture evidence.

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GeneralPosted onJanuary 17, 2018August 17, 2018

VIDEO: BMW 135i Build Update

I decided to try something a little different. It’s been a while since I’ve shared an update, so I busted out the camera and filmed a vlog style video! I’ve decided…

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MaintenancePosted onAugust 12, 2017July 30, 2019

I Blew Up My BMW N54 Engine – Removing & Replacing

After “sending it” at 30psi for a couple hundred miles, I developed a misfire. I narrowed it down to cylinder 3, but wasn’t sure if it was plugs, coils, injectors,…

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VRSF 7.5" Race Intercooler
ModificationsPosted onJuly 31, 2017June 7, 2021

Best Intercooler for BMW 135i & 335i: VRSF 7.5″ Race Intercooler (N54)

After installing my new fuel system and turning up the boost on my MMP Stage 3 turbos, I started to notice some really bad heat soak in my logs. Guessing…

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ModificationsPosted onJuly 24, 2017June 7, 2021

BMW 135i & 335i Fuel System: Precision Raceworks Fuel Pump & Port Injection Kit (N54)

UPDATE: I have since switch from the MMP port injection kit to a BMP/PR port injection kit. Watch this video to find out why, but I’m much happier with the…

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MMP Stage 3 Turbos
ModificationsPosted onJuly 14, 2017July 30, 2019

BMW 135i & 335i Twin Turbo Upgrade: MMP Stage 3 Turbos (N54)

1/26/18 UPDATE: I ran the MMP turbos at 30psi for about 500 miles and then my motor dropped compression on cylinder #3. I don’t think this was a fault of…

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