Jake's Epic BMW 135i Build Thread! (5+ Years of Ownership)
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I've had a few people reach out to me asking to check back into WIBimmers... and I realized it's been way too long since I've updated this thread. So much has happened since my last update a year and a half ago.
My Instagram and YouTube channel are where I post most of my content. Be sure to follow/subscribe if you're interested in keeping up with my BMW builds!
I'm currently in talks with Billiam Mason (BMB Autowerks) about a built engine. The 135i engine is finally ticking/knocking internally after all of the 750+whp abuse. My goal is to get something that can handle 900whp and maaaaaybe throw a bigger turbo on it. He recommended a 6875 Gen 2.
Here are a few pictures/videos to enjoy.
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Nice, that n54 is going to be insane
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Wrap the exposed harness in some Tesa tape
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I'm resurrecting myself from the dead...
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Nice video Jake and good luck with your channel, you have my support
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Nice video Jake and good luck with your channel, you have my support
Thank you man! I'm gonna give it my best shot, and appreciate the support.
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Welcome back! Was happy to see the video pop up in my subscriptions. Excited to keep following your journey.
Feels good to be back on WIBimmers as well, been too long since I logged on lol. Thanks for following along on the tube.
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Hot off the press, here's what we found inside the engine.
As much as I’d love to build it right, my budget just doesn’t allow for that. On this self-employed journey, every dollar counts! Off to the junkyard to find another stock motor…
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How much does a used b58 go for?
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How much does a used b58 go for?
Haha, I like the way your brain thinks.
I'm not sure how much they cost, but I'll be sticking with an N54 for this. But I would like to build a B58 car one day.
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Nice work on the channel. Looks like you found the 1st failure mode(internal) on the N54. Now slap in some H-beam rods in the next one and find out where is the next failure mode.
I'd say the N54 is living up to the hype of "the German 2JZ". 800+whp on a stock motor that was 250ish stock.
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Nice work on the channel. Looks like you found the 1st failure mode(internal) on the N54. Now slap in some H-beam rods in the next one and find out where is the next failure mode.
I'd say the N54 is living up to the hype of "the German 2JZ". 800+whp on a stock motor that was 250ish stock.
Thanks! It's crazy what this thing handled. I'm going to keep this engine to build over time, and get a stock, unopened N54 from a junkyard or something to get it back on the road for spring.
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It's been a little while, but I've got some updates...
The oil analysis results on the 135i engine came back, they said everything looked great. Clearly, it did not. Waste of $$$.
I bought a 335i from Florida for $3,500, sight unseen. Plan was to pull the motor from it, and use it in the 135i, then LS swap this cheap 335i. It came with tons of aftermarket parts, but needed some work.
I wanted to get it driving and put it through it's paces so I knew the motor was good. And in doing that, I realized it rips! Transmission doesn't hold the power in 5th or 6th gear, but I was pleasantly impressed up to 130mph+. After giving it a little TLC, it's almost too nice of a car to rip apart lol.
That's if this engine is still good after this beat run...
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I think it's safe to say I have a problem at this point. Is there a # of BMWs one must own at the same time for it to be classified as an addiction?
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I think it's safe to say I have a problem at this point. Is there a # of BMWs one must own at the same time for it to be classified as an addiction?
Only an issue when you run out of room for them
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I think it's safe to say I have a problem at this point. Is there a # of BMWs one must own at the same time for it to be classified as an addiction?
Financial suicide, yes . Addiction, suggests an involuntary action. We know what we are doing. We just call them spare parts, summer cars, winter beaters etc... I have 7 so, your good.
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Only an issue when you run out of room for them
This is what stopped me
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I think it's safe to say I have a problem at this point. Is there a # of BMWs one must own at the same time for it to be classified as an addiction?
Depends on if they're running or not. It's only a problem when it's a project more than it's driven.
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