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| 06-20-2019, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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MattPro's 550iX Build Thread
Used to be around the forums quite a bit a couple years back, took a break for a while and figured it was time to finally document some of my build in case it may benefit others in the future.
The car is a Carbon black 2013 550 xDrive. Current list of modifications. Visual: - RW Carbon rear diffuser - M5 instrument cluster - PerfectTuning universal gauge (monitoring bank 1/2 boost and meth injection pressure) Suspension: - H&R sport springs - M5 sway bars Wheels: - Avant Garde M590 (Custom brushed polished finish) Drivetrain: - Ported heads - Thickest OEM HGs - Custom piston ring gap - Ceramic coated piston skirts - N63Intake Hybrid Turbos - Custom quad injection meth setup (using prometh nozzles and other hardware) - TorqByte methanol controller - JB4 w/ BCM - Custom intake setup (basically N63Intake) - Ceramic coated exhaust manifolds - ARM catless downpipes - Muffler delete Here's some pictures as the car starts now, then I'll give a bit of history of it. View post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comPurchased the car one week short of 4 years ago. It had ~30k miles on it, completely stock, CPO. Couldn't make it a month without tossing the JB4 S2 on it. Didn't take long for the muffler delete and H&R springs to come either. Next were the Alpina turbos, and then methanol. Sadly, last July, was taking the car on a road trip to the Tail of the Dragon when the car shut off on my on the highway. Turns out I spun a rod bearing. View post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comThere were many pictures of the progress up until this point, but I'll skip to the exciting stuff. As many of you know N63s are on backorder, so I waited for a few months for an engine (purchasing myself), and then due to some complications in my life I just decided to rebuild the engine myself and not wait any longer. View post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comView post on imgur.comI kept track of all of my expenses from the rebuild here (I was very diligent until a couple parts at the end it is missing): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing If anyone has any questions about my experiences or the process feel free to let me know!
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| 06-20-2019, 08:35 PM | #2 |
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There's so much I've been through and replaced on this car...
As time goes on I'll go back through my pictures and post both old and new updates and changes!
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| 06-20-2019, 09:28 PM | #3 |
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So you repaired the motor or waited for it shit looks fuckin nice..I'm curious cause my 650 is staying same motor and I wanna upgrade the turbos will the n63 hold up??
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| 06-21-2019, 06:28 AM | #4 |
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Incredible job Matt, very impressive, clearly a labor of love. All the same, I am glad I got rid of my 2012 550iX. Loved the car, perfect to drive. But, maintenance cost and reliability were just too much for me. Sure miss that car!
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| 06-21-2019, 06:01 PM | #5 |
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| 06-22-2019, 08:35 AM | #6 |
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Great job. I can't help wonder what BMW would have done for you if you towed it to them. I understand you have a lot of aftermarket parts. BMW also understands the issues related to this motor. Read stories about people getting new motors even after 100k.
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No dynos yet, still working on dialing in the new setup!
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| 06-25-2019, 06:46 AM | #11 |
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OMG that's impressive. I've got 14 months to go until the warranty expires, then looking to start doing some mods (start with replacing the turbos).
QQ. You're the first person that actually posted a pic of the RW Carbon rear diffuser. How's the overall finish and fit? |
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| 06-28-2019, 01:49 AM | #13 |
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Nice mod list
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