BMW N64 Engine

GQ 135i · 10-27-2008, 11:53 PM

Just saw this, wondering if anyone has seen this before; I don't know anything about it or what car its going in.

The N64!

Two turbos on the top! Look at the turbo placement, sick!!
Also notice the 2 water coolers.

Cooldaddygroove · 10-28-2008, 12:10 AM

Isn't this going on the X6

twenzel · 10-28-2008, 12:31 AM

now THAT is impressive.

professor · 10-28-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooldaddygroove

Isn't this going on the X6

i think so; and the probably the "X5 M"

Bahraini135 · 10-28-2008, 01:15 AM

more info plz

Heinzftw · 10-28-2008, 02:35 AM

This on the X6 50 I believe. Twin Turbo V8. Can't wait for tunes such as a JB3 or whatever the hell shiv is cooking up for this monster. Can you say 500+Whp?!?! :wub:

Robert · 10-28-2008, 04:26 AM

Can wait for some crazy eurotuner drops it into a M3 or 135i. I thought these are already in X6 being sold

AussieRacer · 10-28-2008, 04:51 AM

Can't think of another engine I've ever seen in V arrangement that has put the exhaust ports inside the V....interesting packaging!

atr_hugo · 10-28-2008, 06:56 AM

GM is doing a diesel with the exhaust ports on the inside of the V.

jeremyc74 · 10-28-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

GM is doing a diesel with the exhaust ports on the inside of the V.

Yep. It makes good sense for turbocharged V engines. I've seen race motors over the years that used this configuration, but I can't think of any other production engines that have used it.

atr_hugo · 10-28-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

Yep. It makes good sense for turbocharged V engines. I've seen race motors over the years that used this configuration, but I can't think of any other production engines that have used it.

Most famous were the Ford Indy motors of the mid-60's. They did that to get the '180 degree' scavenging. It is often called 'bundle of snakes'.

stefan · 10-28-2008, 08:51 AM

I remember BMW saying something about the engine being too top-heavy for a car and was better suited for an SUV/SAV.

mikeo · 10-28-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

GM is doing a diesel with the exhaust ports on the inside of the V.

In my 2002 Duramax GMC the turbo was in the rear of the V near the firewall, and the heat generated in that location caused A/C malfuntions/low cooling that GM couldn't seem to correct. I trust BMW will do a better job of insulating the temps from the firewall.

RobLS · 10-28-2008, 10:47 AM

Yup, X6 5.0 And soon to be in the X5, I don't think the M X5 will get that, but who knows. And it goes in the new 750i.

QJS · 10-28-2008, 04:24 PM

This will be one hell of a engine when tuned! Impressive work

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 10-28-2008, 06:31 PM

From what I've seen in Roundel, that will be for the X6 and X5 since it is a V8 with a twin turbo......

Hope Alpina or Hartge or whoever crams it in a 1er's body......

That will truelly be b....a....n....a....n....a....s!!!!!! (Closest to an M1 we'll get too)

QJS · 10-28-2008, 06:39 PM

Hartge will def hook the 1er up with this! Its gonna be badass!

Even on the X series, it will kick ass! Imagine all Bimmer tuners mod the X series to compete against Brabus, Gemballa and such. Specially the X6, when tuned and modded the suspension correctly, it will become a 4X4 GTR!!

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 10-28-2008, 07:35 PM

When I drove one (X6) at drive for the cure I was truly impressed by it's cornering abilities. I can only imagine what they'll do to that beast.

Italteen3 · 10-28-2008, 08:09 PM

I read about the engine a few times before but WOW! That is sexy. Look at it.....I don't even know what to say. LMAO I thought I liked our N54.

I can only imagine what this thing will be capable of once the tuners get a hold of it!

crxb · 10-28-2008, 09:07 PM

thought also the new 7

Neo187H · 10-28-2008, 09:41 PM

Thats going to be a bitch to cool with two turbos settled right in the already hot and poorly ventilated V.

Also where is the alternator? Is it also located right up top in the V? Can't really tell with the one picture showing the front.

Edit: and cats up there as well? Seems like it would be a nightmare.

jeremyc74 · 10-29-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo187H

Thats going to be a bitch to cool with two turbos settled right in the already hot and poorly ventilated V.

Also where is the alternator? Is it also located right up top in the V? Can't really tell with the one picture showing the front.

Edit: and cats up there as well? Seems like it would be a nightmare.

Heat rises. Having the turbos above the heads is better than having them below, and tucked in next to the block. The cats aren't shown in any of those photos that I can see.

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QJS St8rin' Thru My Rear View 42 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	Hartge will def hook the 1er up with this! Its gonna be badass! Even on the X series, it will kick ass! Imagine all Bimmer tuners mod the X series to compete against Brabus, Gemballa and such. Specially the X6, when tuned and modded the suspension correctly, it will become a 4X4 GTR!! __________________ 1M - FG E92 M3 - Spec Mi GTR - Q5
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Neo187H Private 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thats going to be a bitch to cool with two turbos settled right in the already hot and poorly ventilated V. Also where is the alternator? Is it also located right up top in the V? Can't really tell with the one picture showing the front. Edit: and cats up there as well? Seems like it would be a nightmare.
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