This is all good stuff; but you really haven’t provided any color as to what you’ve actually done to resolve the failing OE turbo seals and associated thrust bear failures; other than to say “the turbo has been upgraded to OEM Plus”. More transparency in this regard would likely draw in more takers; especially if the compressor and turbine are essentially OEM or OEM-like save for the logo. PS: Enjoyed the Larry Chen “shop walk”
Have you guys encountered a knocking coming from the steering rack going over bumps at low speed? The standard f30 platform had a repair done by bmw but I can’t find one for the f8x. The forums suggest tightening the follower by an eight of a turn but people report this makes the steering wheel tight.
Cheers Imram as ever. With there being so many opportunities, or chances of upgrading, re-engineering BMW's failings or bugs. What would be your main focus on a next step or focus? The sub-frames, from an amateurs stance, as of mine, seem quite flimsy or wanting of a re-design?!
Hello i have a question about another common failure on the s55 - the coolant tank from top mount charge cooler gets emptied after a day or 2 after being filled. There is no leaks. Does that mean the charge cooler needs replacement? If so, would it be better to go aftermarket or will a low mileage used one suffice?
Yes sounds like your charge cooler has failed which is becoming more common. A good condition used OEM one would be most cost effective but unfortunately hard to say if it won’t fail the same way.
@@EvolveAutomotive Yes. It is the oil filter housing. Thankyou. Would it be worth relocating it, using a relocation kit. Just out of the way of the charger cooler To make way for a proper juicier charge cooler. lol. All the Best 👍
@@sohailahmed127that’s gonna be pretty difficult to relocate. Search up N55/S55 OFHG replacement and you’ll see how it’s assembled. Both oil and coolant flow through that housing
@@EvolveAutomotive idk might be that the issue, but as I know and asked, BMW says M engine cars should consume around 1.5l for 1000km which is 1.5l for every 700miles. Did a road trip from Uk to Romania this summer a which is around 2300km. When I left I had the oil at half between min and max, after a few days driving around there the oil level light came up, I topped up with one litre and then I was fine, till I came back to Uk and same only after a few days I had the oil level light on again, so I assume my consumption is alright Btw I have 59k miles
Realistically an S55 functioning properly shouldn’t need topping up between services (hard driving/track use will probably change this) - But if you’re using a litre in anything less than 3000 miles I’d start to be investigating why.
Another awesome video Imran 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧👍
Nice work Hash👊….. thought Matt would have treated himself to some hybrid bad boys tho!🤔😂
I honestly don’t need any more power 😅
@@EvolveAutomotive 🤔😳
Superb video
Thanks for sharing. Do the replacement compressor and turbine wheels have the same performance characteristics as the OEM units?
Yes they do
love those wheels what are they.
Thanks! They're Titan7 T-S7 - www.evolveautomotive.co.uk/products/titan-7-t-s7-forged-7y-spoke?_pos=5&_psq=titan&_ss=e&_v=1.0
What's the difference between the factory and OEM+ cores that you put in?
Lightweight billet compressor wheel
Uprated Thrust + Journal Bearings
Uprated Oil Seals
High speed precision balancing of the rotational assembly
This is all good stuff; but you really haven’t provided any color as to what you’ve actually done to resolve the failing OE turbo seals and associated thrust bear failures; other than to say “the turbo has been upgraded to OEM Plus”. More transparency in this regard would likely draw in more takers; especially if the compressor and turbine are essentially OEM or OEM-like save for the logo.
PS: Enjoyed the Larry Chen “shop
walk”
Have you guys encountered a knocking coming from the steering rack going over bumps at low speed? The standard f30 platform had a repair done by bmw but I can’t find one for the f8x. The forums suggest tightening the follower by an eight of a turn but people report this makes the steering wheel tight.
Can’t say it’s something I’ve noticed on this, but have heard of others mentioning it
Had a similar knocking noise, was rectified by replacing the drop links.
Jack it up inspect
A great video
Cheers Imram as ever. With there being so many opportunities, or chances of upgrading, re-engineering BMW's failings or bugs. What would be your main focus on a next step or focus? The sub-frames, from an amateurs stance, as of mine, seem quite flimsy or wanting of a re-design?!
Would you be able to develop a larger Turbo for B48E, the 306HP Version of the B48?
Great video, might be worth adding the cost of the work to give people a better idea?
Cost can be found here - www.evolveautomotive.co.uk/products/evolve-s55-oem-turbos-f80-m3-f82-m4-f83-m4-f87-m2c?_pos=1&_psq=s55+oe&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Hello i have a question about another common failure on the s55 - the coolant tank from top mount charge cooler gets emptied after a day or 2 after being filled. There is no leaks. Does that mean the charge cooler needs replacement? If so, would it be better to go aftermarket or will a low mileage used one suffice?
Yes sounds like your charge cooler has failed which is becoming more common.
A good condition used OEM one would be most cost effective but unfortunately hard to say if it won’t fail the same way.
@@EvolveAutomotive thanks for the quick reply mate, you’ve put my mind at ease! Top guys
Can anyone tell me what the module/unit that has a filter being taken out of it is called at 1:42 ?
Thank You
Do you mean the oil filter housing? Matt has one of our Evolve Billet filter housings fitted.
@@EvolveAutomotive
Yes. It is the oil filter housing. Thankyou.
Would it be worth relocating it, using a relocation kit. Just out of the way of the charger cooler To make way for a proper juicier charge cooler. lol.
All the Best
👍
@@sohailahmed127that’s gonna be pretty difficult to relocate. Search up N55/S55 OFHG replacement and you’ll see how it’s assembled. Both oil and coolant flow through that housing
@@samsam_f87
Ayy, where theres a will theres a way.
thank you for your input.
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How much oil the car consumed and in how many miles?
It was using about a litre every 1000-1500 miles
@@EvolveAutomotive idk might be that the issue, but as I know and asked, BMW says M engine cars should consume around 1.5l for 1000km which is 1.5l for every 700miles.
Did a road trip from Uk to Romania this summer a which is around 2300km. When I left I had the oil at half between min and max, after a few days driving around there the oil level light came up, I topped up with one litre and then I was fine, till I came back to Uk and same only after a few days I had the oil level light on again, so I assume my consumption is alright
Btw I have 59k miles
How many miles was he getting to know he needed it doing ?how many miles a litre do you guys say they need changed?
Realistically an S55 functioning properly shouldn’t need topping up between services (hard driving/track use will probably change this) - But if you’re using a litre in anything less than 3000 miles I’d start to be investigating why.
@@EvolveAutomotive mine does get 3000 miles a top up does this mean I need new turbos
May not be turbos but would indicate something isn't right.
S55 to sound better? 6-to-1 equal length headers! Which vendor are you gonna use guys?
Headers ???!!!
I got a high mileage 126,000 ford Mondeo diesel and I have blueish smoke coming out they said it might be turbo
Other than calibration would you say this is a diy job??
You say high mileage, what was the car on?
Around 130k, but we do start seeing these fail as early as half of that depending on how the car is used/maintained.
Can we get Matt an Eventuri intake, and CSF charge cooler, and an exhaust upgrade?
One day 🙏🏻
📐⚙️🔩
Dam!! What the H**l😢 wow that's almost removing the engine 😒
Light work for our skilled technicians!
@EvolveAutomotive how many hours would this typically take pleasure?
who is matt?
It’s me 👋🏻
@@EvolveAutomotive hi matt
Who the chuff is matt
It’s me 👋🏻
@@EvolveAutomotive hi Matt
@@EvolveAutomotivewhat's the best way to resolve the s55,s wastegate rattle