NOTHING BEATS THE E90! I had that exact car.. same year, same rims, tuned, all new head unit with all new speakers.. carbs walnut blasted, new shocks.. manual trans.. sold it in 2017 for $12,000. Had 90,000 miles on it. That $12,000 was fair market value.. now these sell for $20k? The market.. but I regret selling it every single day
Nah, he said under 20k. They even cheaper now than when he posted it. You can find 1 owner, auto, beige spec e90s for 4000$ now. If you want nicer optioned car without the grand dad spec interior, and a stick they usually somewhere around 7-9k. Honestly I can't really think of a better "tuner" car option these days than an n54 bmw in terms of price : performance. Even the automatics are quite fun to drive, even if they wont be a track monster.
@@grantlong6586 it would all depend on how the car is driven. Quality of gas ect. I’d say every 70-100k. Surprisingly driving it hard helps keep them clean.
absolutely in love with my e90 335i. I've owned newer bmw's, just don't like the numb electric steering. The feedback that you get from the front on the e90 is sublime, something you don't find anymore on newer sports cars...
@@rowdyrocketeer2111 Absolutely. If we were daily driving this car, we might opt for a little less aggressive clutch, but even BimmerWorld admits that the multi-plate clutch is overkill. They just wanted to "future proof" the clutch against further power mods should they decide to do them. Chassis-wise, for Florida roads it's 100% fine. If you were driving it around Chicago or Indy it may be a bit harsh, but it's certainly not a tooth-rattler by any means.
yes, actually any 1/3/5 with the n54. The e60 gets slept on despite only weighing 70lbs more. 09 and on n54 had a few more kinks ironed out than 07 and 08 cars
@@rowdyrocketeer2111 Just passed California Smog. Mine has an automatic and the ohlins ride better than stock on most roads. I flash tune using MHD to dial in 500+ hp for the track. th-cam.com/video/O31Jw9oiaNg/w-d-xo.html
Here I am, with a 2011 335i, some upgraded suspension, fbo, jb4, mhd, xhp stage 3, and Im thinking of buying a “track car”. This has the gears turning lol
Can anyone show me where i can find the the full list of mods done to this build? Ive been doing extensive research on modifying and n54 e90. Would help me alot thanks!
Did this car had a LSD installed when track test? It says'We have yet to install a LSD into our 335i and are currently evaluating several options.' How did you feel about the LSD? What LSD did you guys end up taking? Love the great stuffs on this channel!!❤
I have an 08 that I have tune I walnut blasted it myself that made a big difference. Also installs larger turbos with a custom map and holy shit. It is fast I don't drive track so I don't need the big brakes. I have never had any serious problems I have 130,000.
ur not gunna make 500hp without an engine rebuild an turbo upgrade but full boltons an a tune would still be a fast great car (much more reliable then a n54) lookin at around 1500$ for that but just make sure you upgrade the intercooler an maybe radiator if anything depending where you live the n55 is really bad with heat an it will give u alot more hp other then that can def do same build setup everywhere else
Hello! What are the offset of the wheels? I am looking to upgrade and I am set on 18 or 19x9.5+35 but I am getting a lot of people telling me they will rub and won’t work (in the front) also are any spacers being used?
Okay I love that they share a lot of important information and are helping people to know these cars BUT.....The one thing that is absolute about the N54 engine is that is does NOT have ANY problems with ROD BEARINGS! AT ALL. NONE. Please research other channels and online information on the N54. None of them will say this and will say the opposite. The internals on the entire engine are very strong! Around the engine well that's another story....LOL.
No Not that I've ever heard before or experienced in owning two of these cars. I have a 335i with 309,000KM and no problems with rod bearings on either. Everyone NEEDS to remember these guys are trying to sell parts. So do research that is from a non part selling source as well.
Interesting. Looks like they are plagued by everything that other similar turbo direct injected platforms are plagued by. Heat and carbon buildup. Rod bearings are a deterrent, and the ever present BMW tax....if they made this in an AWD offering I’d almost be tempted to grab one one day as another daily race car
Worth noting that everyone involved in producing this video was DMing each other ads for E90s for the next few days after we shot it. So far no one has taken the plunge yet, though...
But nearly all of us on staff has, at one time or another, felt the sweet sting of BMW service bills. What's the old saying? The two happiest day's in a BMW owner's life are the day they buy it and the day they sell it? Luckily there's great companies like BimmerWorld out there that understand our lack of judgment and take pity on us.
This guy’s channel has a lot of good E9x content. He had a convertible first, and recently got rid of it and got the sedan. He also has a newer M5. Link is a new series of videos of him modding his most recent car from stock. Started out by doing a bunch of maintenance to get the car ready for the power. And he did use all top quality mods, so I’m sure he’s put a nice chunk of change into. But his channel/video revenue is likely paying for the build. Think he is still going to replace the diff with an LSD and a few more things, but at this point he just had it dyno’d at 700+ HP and just under 700 ft-lbs. The series is very informative for someone looking at modding one, and willing to pay a bit more than a “budget” project. And he provides info on all of the parts he has put on it. th-cam.com/play/PLXlrIzgLL2czup_8svWSwYjAc42ViEIQd.html
@@e90rocco you can say that again 😂! Mine was good for a bout a yr on heavy tuning and the 620hp mark. Like u said tho in a matter of time the more power the more issues will arise and more often. In the long run it's well worth the money to up keep when ur out there beating 300k cars and brand new cars in a 25yr old family sedan. I agree w u 100%
Finally. Everyone else is going boosted when talking upgrades. You're doing a disservice to the engine by boosting it, but I understand it's an amazing platform to do so. As the DK said, "Real men drive NA"
I just picked up a 2007 335xi bmw . It was my dad's car the only owner and driver. Drives 35 mph every where he goes LMAO 🤣 . 47,000 miles on it what should I do first. All service records up to date. What should I do first 🤔
@@connercrowe4220 I would keep the AWD. Sure, there are some fun mods for the non Xi, but AWD puts down the power much better. I think you should sell it and buy a newer car though. That N54 is going to require a lot of maintenance if you start pushing it.
If you love modifying and working on BMWs than this is the car for you. There's plenty of potential but go with what has been proven on the track. You will have to deal with the cooling issues first in order to push the car at the track. Track alignment, wheels and tires will give you much bang for the buck. Stock rotors with stoptech sport pads work great in the front. Bosch quietcast in rear will keep the brake bias in check to keep the car from going into ice mode under very hard braking. I've tested this at a few different tracks.
Maintenance, then start with an MHD tune. Then BMS inlets. Then an inter cooler. Then a charge pipe+tial blow off valve. Make sure you have great tires, then get down pipes. If you still need more power, get a low pressure fuel pump upgrade, inlets, outlets, and run MHD V5.1 e40 map, this will bring it up to around 440 to the wheel, 500+ crank and tons of torque. If you still need more, contact Phuong Kai Vu on Facebook and get a custom e85 tune. If you STILL need more, purchase Viv 17T tdo4 hybrid turbos and a port injection kit, this will make 500-650 who depending on fuel choice. Then install a sway bar, KWV3//OHLIN RT//Bilstein PSS10 coilovers, upgrade radiator, upgrade brake lines, add oil cooler, and you’re set.
It’s become a much larger problem over the last year as we see older engines and cheaper vehicle prices. Lots of these cars were neglected or left with leaky injectors for far too long.
Comparing a large 6-cylinder rwd (or awd?) sedan to a small 4-cylinder fwd coupe really isn't a fair comparison, and actually has no comparison information that has any meaningful use. Apples to oranges, metric to standards, Japanese coupes to German sedans, blondes to boobs, etc…
kinda dont like the fact that you dont know the specs of the car ( when doing a review of a car please do your research about the car before you review it) ( why is it making 500HP etc) its not just cooling that goes into it... there is allot more to it...
I disagree with your statement about the rod bearings. They are not fixed by replacing the bearing, since it is a shell-type bearing. Replacing the bearing is fixing the effect, not the cause. Since a shell-type bearing only works when oil pressure is supplied, and only fails when it isn't… guess what the problem really is? (more specific than "the manufacturer," I know beemers are junk)
Except the N54 does NOT have a Rod Bearing issue. Go look at any other N54 channel and they'll tell you all of the internals on the N54 are very strong and reliable. Everything around it isn't though. LOL.
Again, your comparing a relatively new engine civic to a 335i which was discontinued in 2014 or 2013, if you take any modern "performance" bmw and put it against the most modern civic, the result will always be the same, with the civic in the rearview mirror.
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NOTHING BEATS THE E90! I had that exact car.. same year, same rims, tuned, all new head unit with all new speakers.. carbs walnut blasted, new shocks.. manual trans.. sold it in 2017 for $12,000. Had 90,000 miles on it. That $12,000 was fair market value.. now these sell for $20k? The market.. but I regret selling it every single day
I got one just like it u want it.
Nah, he said under 20k.
They even cheaper now than when he posted it. You can find 1 owner, auto, beige spec e90s for 4000$ now. If you want nicer optioned car without the grand dad spec interior, and a stick they usually somewhere around 7-9k.
Honestly I can't really think of a better "tuner" car option these days than an n54 bmw in terms of price : performance. Even the automatics are quite fun to drive, even if they wont be a track monster.
What wheels are those?
As a former Bmw tech walnut blasting the intake is a must especially over 70k miles.
How often should you do it for ideal maintenence when fbo? Or will a dual catch can and pvc upgrade make it so you never need to walnut blast?
@@grantlong6586 it would all depend on how the car is driven. Quality of gas ect. I’d say every 70-100k. Surprisingly driving it hard helps keep them clean.
Any benefit in using valve intake cleaner? Eg CRC?
At 155,000 I guess I should get this looked at
@@grantlong6586 What are your recommendations for N55 motors…..How bad do they carbon verses N54 engines
Thank you very much
absolutely in love with my e90 335i. I've owned newer bmw's, just don't like the numb electric steering. The feedback that you get from the front on the e90 is sublime, something you don't find anymore on newer sports cars...
Absolutely love my e90. such a great all around car. exactly what a bimmer should be.
Wow 6 piston BBK for the front and rear! Quite the pricey upgrade but ultimate mod I’m sure
This is great content and better than a lot of "car channels" out there. Keep at it JG! You got this.
Thanks man. We have a great video team and it's a lot of fun putting this stuff together.
Love my e90 335, great car for the money, I can’t bring myself to replace it
Not usually a stats guy but those stats are amazing when comparing two vehicles thank you for sharing that really does sell it for me
I love how it looks it’s OEM plus and not crazy wacky body
Are E90 BMW’s with the N54 one of today’s best value performance cars? What do you think?
Could it be a everyday
@@rowdyrocketeer2111 Absolutely. If we were daily driving this car, we might opt for a little less aggressive clutch, but even BimmerWorld admits that the multi-plate clutch is overkill. They just wanted to "future proof" the clutch against further power mods should they decide to do them. Chassis-wise, for Florida roads it's 100% fine. If you were driving it around Chicago or Indy it may be a bit harsh, but it's certainly not a tooth-rattler by any means.
yes, actually any 1/3/5 with the n54. The e60 gets slept on despite only weighing 70lbs more. 09 and on n54 had a few more kinks ironed out than 07 and 08 cars
@@rowdyrocketeer2111 Just passed California Smog. Mine has an automatic and the ohlins ride better than stock on most roads. I flash tune using MHD to dial in 500+ hp for the track. th-cam.com/video/O31Jw9oiaNg/w-d-xo.html
they are unreliable turds
you need LSD Diff upgrade immediately ,it will change whole car ,LSD + upgrade you guys done on the car make it even better than M3
Which LSD do u recommend I need 1 for my 335is?.
@@armandomarquez2517 m3 is the cheapest option
@@sk1p1112can you put the Manual one from the e9x on it? Is it just a straight swap for the 335i pumpkin? ( my 335i is manual)
@@armandomarquez2517everybody I’ve seen runs a ford 8.8 diff
Love this!
So much information for the platform especially if you are preparing for a track day or a very hard street day.
I didn’t see any modifications to make it reliable lol. Except for the oil cooler . Never heard of n54 having rod issues except for the m5
Upgraded water pump? I'd like a link please!
He is misinformed. There is no upgraded water pump for these vehicles nor does BimmerWorld state the car has one.
@@dave6933 they actually do sell an upgraded all aluminum water pump
@@wallyborrero4967 That’s modified, not upgraded. It’s still completely the same inside.
Upgraded is just full metal. I’ve had two water pumps crack on the plastic. You can make them run harder on sport cooling with mhd
never heard of rod bearings going. Never seen this problem and im in a group of over 50 500whp+ n54s
I’ve had multiple techs tell me the exact same thing, let’s stick with it doesn’t have rod bearing issues.
In a track, they will go
I've never heard about rod bearing issues from the n54 either, early n55 for sure but never the n54
Here I am, with a 2011 335i, some upgraded suspension, fbo, jb4, mhd, xhp stage 3, and Im thinking of buying a “track car”. This has the gears turning lol
Can anyone show me where i can find the the full list of mods done to this build? Ive been doing extensive research on modifying and n54 e90. Would help me alot thanks!
Here is BimmerWorlds build thread on the car: www.bimmerworld.com/E90-335i-N54-Project-Car/
Great video man !
Glad you liked it!
Did this car had a LSD installed when track test? It says'We have yet to install a LSD into our 335i and are currently evaluating several options.' How did you feel about the LSD? What LSD did you guys end up taking? Love the great stuffs on this channel!!❤
Tyres dimension?
Do you have a similar video for a e90 n55?
We don't have one on an e90 but we do have a F32 project car currently: th-cam.com/video/rDQBZ0VHGJE/w-d-xo.html
Experiencing Limp Mode? Throw it into shift mode
Don't forget the straight pipes and crackle tune
i regret selling my 07 335i 😢 it looked exaclty like this one except the rims and interior, im gonna buy another one and build it
Except 2007 is pre lci
Does this car have an open diff and would it benefit from an LSD?
I have an 08 that I have tune I walnut blasted it myself that made a big difference. Also installs larger turbos with a custom map and holy shit. It is fast I don't drive track so I don't need the big brakes. I have never had any serious problems I have 130,000.
Does any know if this build applies to the n55 e90?
ur not gunna make 500hp without an engine rebuild an turbo upgrade but full boltons an a tune would still be a fast great car (much more reliable then a n54) lookin at around 1500$ for that but just make sure you upgrade the intercooler an maybe radiator if anything depending where you live the n55 is really bad with heat an it will give u alot more hp other then that can def do same build setup everywhere else
Hello! What are the offset of the wheels? I am looking to upgrade and I am set on 18 or 19x9.5+35 but I am getting a lot of people telling me they will rub and won’t work (in the front) also are any spacers being used?
@Stephen Peterson awesome! What size tire? 265??
where can i get that front bumper!!!
4th gear in a N54 e90 is scary. PS2 hi flow + fbo on my car and the end of 4th will take me to 125-130mph depending when I shift
Fbo upgraded turbos here and yea shi is CRAZY just got he car about a week or two ago literally feels like ur just floating into that speed
I have 3.08 final drive with PS2 HiFlows. It does 160mph in 4th gear. Perfect for highway driving as well. At 65mph the rpm would sit at 1.7K in 6th.
@@WolfPack.F80Ray good lord tacted at 160 in 4th is nuts lol. What diff is that out of them M3?
@@4amigofilms51 I actually did more research and it turns out that I have a 2.56 final drive. The diff is out of a 335is.
What about the automatic XI? Thinking of going automatic, but can also do RWD. Want my wife to be able to drive it.
Sooo what was the laptime vs the ctr?
You can see all our lap times from the FIRM here: grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/firm-lap-times/
The CTR ran a 1:21.79
Couldn't find this bimmer on the list...?
Okay I love that they share a lot of important information and are helping people to know these cars BUT.....The one thing that is absolute about the N54 engine is that is does NOT have ANY problems with ROD BEARINGS! AT ALL. NONE. Please research other channels and online information on the N54. None of them will say this and will say the opposite. The internals on the entire engine are very strong! Around the engine well that's another story....LOL.
I was surprised at this too. It’s usually the turbos, waste gate rattle
At the track they go
wait..the n54 had rod bearing issues too?
No Not that I've ever heard before or experienced in owning two of these cars. I have a 335i with 309,000KM and no problems with rod bearings on either. Everyone NEEDS to remember these guys are trying to sell parts. So do research that is from a non part selling source as well.
They dont have issues on original power output but under more load and power pushing hard it can become a weak point.
Is this a 2010 or 2011 ?
This is a 2010.
Interesting. Looks like they are plagued by everything that other similar turbo direct injected platforms are plagued by. Heat and carbon buildup. Rod bearings are a deterrent, and the ever present BMW tax....if they made this in an AWD offering I’d almost be tempted to grab one one day as another daily race car
they do make awd versions of it, the n54 is also plagued with other issues such as waterpump, hpfp, injectors and the list goes on...
Worth noting that everyone involved in producing this video was DMing each other ads for E90s for the next few days after we shot it. So far no one has taken the plunge yet, though...
But nearly all of us on staff has, at one time or another, felt the sweet sting of BMW service bills. What's the old saying? The two happiest day's in a BMW owner's life are the day they buy it and the day they sell it? Luckily there's great companies like BimmerWorld out there that understand our lack of judgment and take pity on us.
@@Grassrootsmotorsports hahah fair enough
This guy’s channel has a lot of good E9x content.
He had a convertible first, and recently got rid of it and got the sedan. He also has a newer M5.
Link is a new series of videos of him modding his most recent car from stock.
Started out by doing a bunch of maintenance to get the car ready for the power.
And he did use all top quality mods, so I’m sure he’s put a nice chunk of change into.
But his channel/video revenue is likely paying for the build.
Think he is still going to replace the diff with an LSD and a few more things, but at this point he just had it dyno’d at 700+ HP and just under 700 ft-lbs.
The series is very informative for someone looking at modding one, and willing to pay a bit more than a “budget” project.
And he provides info on all of the parts he has put on it.
th-cam.com/play/PLXlrIzgLL2czup_8svWSwYjAc42ViEIQd.html
500HP? That’s a lot but u can easily get more out of this N54
once you get over 500 it starts to get sketchy tho thats for sure
@@e90rocco Not really, I know who daily’s a 720hp 335i coupe e93
@@e90rocco you can say that again 😂! Mine was good for a bout a yr on heavy tuning and the 620hp mark. Like u said tho in a matter of time the more power the more issues will arise and more often. In the long run it's well worth the money to up keep when ur out there beating 300k cars and brand new cars in a 25yr old family sedan. I agree w u 100%
These modifications mentioned, plus a LSD, must add up to $8-$10K in parts.
Yea about the price of a entry turbo or supercharger kit for an N/A car.
The n54 and e9x platform have unlimited modding potential…
Funny a Bimmerworld representative advised me not to consider this platform as a track car.
Finally. Everyone else is going boosted when talking upgrades. You're doing a disservice to the engine by boosting it, but I understand it's an amazing platform to do so. As the DK said, "Real men drive NA"
But the N54 comes from the factory boosted.
I just picked up a 2007 335xi bmw . It was my dad's car the only owner and driver. Drives 35 mph every where he goes LMAO 🤣 . 47,000 miles on it what should I do first. All service records up to date. What should I do first 🤔
Buy a water pump and thermostat and leave it in your room. You’ll need it soon 😂😂
Sell it for a lot of money and buy a normal 35i for cheap and build that one and still have a lot of money left over.. thats what I would do
@@connercrowe4220 I would keep the AWD. Sure, there are some fun mods for the non Xi, but AWD puts down the power much better.
I think you should sell it and buy a newer car though. That N54 is going to require a lot of maintenance if you start pushing it.
If you love modifying and working on BMWs than this is the car for you. There's plenty of potential but go with what has been proven on the track. You will have to deal with the cooling issues first in order to push the car at the track. Track alignment, wheels and tires will give you much bang for the buck. Stock rotors with stoptech sport pads work great in the front. Bosch quietcast in rear will keep the brake bias in check to keep the car from going into ice mode under very hard braking. I've tested this at a few different tracks.
Maintenance, then start with an MHD tune. Then BMS inlets. Then an inter cooler. Then a charge pipe+tial blow off valve. Make sure you have great tires, then get down pipes. If you still need more power, get a low pressure fuel pump upgrade, inlets, outlets, and run MHD V5.1 e40 map, this will bring it up to around 440 to the wheel, 500+ crank and tons of torque. If you still need more, contact Phuong Kai Vu on Facebook and get a custom e85 tune. If you STILL need more, purchase Viv 17T tdo4 hybrid turbos and a port injection kit, this will make 500-650 who depending on fuel choice. Then install a sway bar, KWV3//OHLIN RT//Bilstein PSS10 coilovers, upgrade radiator, upgrade brake lines, add oil cooler, and you’re set.
Rod bearing problems on n54??? No one says thats a problem
I've seen it being a problem if you go with aftermarket bearings. I went with wpc treated stock bearings. So far no problems after a few track days.
It’s become a much larger problem over the last year as we see older engines and cheaper vehicle prices. Lots of these cars were neglected or left with leaky injectors for far too long.
"Basic maintenance" lol
The sedan looks way better than the coupe imo
Yeah I do agree, the E90 just looks tougher, people go for the E93 1. Because they only want 2 door, 2. It’s actually more common then the e90
Comparing a large 6-cylinder rwd (or awd?) sedan to a small 4-cylinder fwd coupe really isn't a fair comparison, and actually has no comparison information that has any meaningful use.
Apples to oranges, metric to standards, Japanese coupes to German sedans, blondes to boobs, etc…
Why? A civic type r, assuming it's a fk8 is a very very capable track car.
I thought it was pronounce “Beem-Er” world
kinda dont like the fact that you dont know the specs of the car ( when doing a review of a car please do your research about the car before you review it) ( why is it making 500HP etc) its not just cooling that goes into it... there is allot more to it...
I disagree with your statement about the rod bearings. They are not fixed by replacing the bearing, since it is a shell-type bearing. Replacing the bearing is fixing the effect, not the cause. Since a shell-type bearing only works when oil pressure is supplied, and only fails when it isn't…
guess what the problem really is?
(more specific than "the manufacturer," I know beemers are junk)
Except the N54 does NOT have a Rod Bearing issue. Go look at any other N54 channel and they'll tell you all of the internals on the N54 are very strong and reliable. Everything around it isn't though. LOL.
LOL the video sponsored by CRC and he mentions Walnut blasting instead of CRC intake valve cleaner how funny
This vid is kinda sketchy tbh lol
Are you really comparing a 335 to a civic...
A fk8 type r would smash a 335i on track and most other so called performance cars.
Again, your comparing a relatively new engine civic to a 335i which was discontinued in 2014 or 2013, if you take any modern "performance" bmw and put it against the most modern civic, the result will always be the same, with the civic in the rearview mirror.
@@101cccp101 it really wouldn't.
The e90’s are just ugly af. Always hated those rear headlights, makes the car look like a big fat cow.
E92/93 look 10x better.
E90 m sport is the best looking e9x… but only m sport every other e90 didn’t age well.
By the way, I drive mine pretty hard with many 7000 RPM poles with 130,000 miles I never have had rod bearings