06-04-2014, 11:43 AM | #1 |
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Max power on stock block
Is anyone doing any research regarding how much power the stock block can handle?
I read the crank is forged... is this accurate? Anything else forged? cheers. |
06-07-2014, 03:09 PM | #2 |
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I would like to know this detail as well?????
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No one has really swapped a turbo large enough to really know yet. There are some people who have run up to almost 700whp on the stock N54 block, so I don't think the N55 is any weaker.
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06-07-2014, 09:25 PM | #4 |
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Please don't forget the N54 comes with forged rods, while I believe the N55 rods are cast......vast difference in power handling capability :-) Comparing the engines in not apples to apples.
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In the one series forum I have seen discussions that say 350-360 RWHP is the safe maximum. I think N54 has a forged crank as well that the N55 lacks.
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BMS put a modified turbo on an N55 a couple months ago and got 460 whp if I remember correctly. Like the N54, I'm almost certain fuel delivery limits are going to be reached before the strength of the block becomes insufficient
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We need to know if the metal used for the engine is different to really get a sense on how it is. Or just wait until someone puts a big enough turbo to blow it up - lol. |
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All the talk of power limits I've seen has focused on the transmissions. Even on that subject, there is no consensus. My unscientific approach is to wait on a few people to blow something up, confirm details surrounding the incidents, compare setups with others who have modded without trouble, pick a middle-of-the-road setup for myself, and hope not to become part of the former sample.
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