dwolson2 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 not anymore, many of my friend strongly discourage them(many of them mechanics) because they are notorious for leaking oil. On a side note, I traded in my SUV today. Bought a Dodge Durango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Might I suggest: http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8236/240sxu.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Is that a VK45 in a 240sx? 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Yes it is. It sounded really awesome with headers by the way. Sadly the hood doesn't fit, but if you have an awesome engine swap like that....why hide it? I suppose the owner would have gotten more bang for his buck, better packaging, and more power with an LSx motor, but he was a pretty devoted Nissan guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Correction it is a VH45 not quite as powerful but still cool nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I love the VK45 it's such a nice motor. Before I found my spec.B I tried to find a nice clean low mileage 03 or so M45. On topic what about a newer M45? 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 not anymore, many of my friend strongly discourage them(many of them mechanics) because they are notorious for leaking oil. I spoke to my mechanic friend at BMW of Manhattan and he confirms alot of recalls for the twin turbo DI engines..fuel system related. I love the VK45 it's such a nice motor. Before I found my spec.B I tried to find a nice clean low mileage 03 or so M45. On topic what about a newer M45? I like them too but they are kinda heavy and whats the mpgs like? "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwolson2 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 I like the new M45, I actually had a Q45 back 7 years ago, I gave it to my parents and it still runs today(hit 2 or 3 deer and has been rolled I think twice now?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Nissan/Infinity build nice cars and have good sporting feel since the first G35s. As for MPG on the M45 I suspect its about the same as an LGT. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I was in a similar position and went with the 135i - it has the newer twin scroll N55 motor - the N54 (twin turbo) had tons of fuel pump issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I was in a similar position and went with the 135i - it has the newer twin scroll N55 motor - the N54 (twin turbo) had tons of fuel pump issues. The N55 uses the same HPFP as the N54. Might want to do a little more research next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 The N55 uses the same HPFP as the N54. Might want to do a little more research next time. thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwolson2 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 thanks for the help. Helped me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Better off getting a Cobalt I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Better off getting a Cobalt I guess. Your wallet will certainly be better off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanGT Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 The N55 uses the same HPFP as the N54. Might want to do a little more research next time. I believe the HPFP issues BMW has with the turbo engines (gas and diesel) has nothing to do with the turbo but more with either a manufacturing defect/part of the HPFP. New versions are much improved. VW also had HPFP issues with its newer Common Rail turbo Diesel engines. . . I have enough drama for now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I believe the HPFP issues BMW has with the turbo engines (gas and diesel) has nothing to do with the turbo but more with either a manufacturing defect/part of the HPFP. New versions are much improved. VW also had HPFP issues with its newer Common Rail turbo Diesel engines. The HPFP is needed for the direct injection in the N54 and N55 engines and it is the same part. And no, the new versions are not much improved because you must have missed the part where I said that the two engines use the exact same fuel pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Yes the HPFP is the same part (following the recall/revised HPFP). What's your point? Do you have failure rates you can share? Please don't tell me to go search the forums for failures. The N55 is in hundreds of thousands of cars WW - they are not all failing. Besides, if the OP is spending $30K as he said, he can get a CPO 2010 with 4 years of warranty so worst case BMW fixes it (though my guess is chances are slim you get a failure). If people made decisions based on "failures" on forums, nobody would buy an LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguyco Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 If people made decisions based on "failures" on forums, nobody would buy an LGT. That is a true story..I almost didn't buy one because I read this forum..and i will keep that in mind when I go buy my BMW...Acura....Lexus...or Infinity....because I haven't had a failure in my subaru..but man am I sick of the clunks and the rattles.... Flame on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Yes the HPFP is the same part (following the recall/revised HPFP). What's your point? Do you have failure rates you can share? Please don't tell me to go search the forums for failures. The N55 is in hundreds of thousands of cars WW - they are not all failing. Besides, if the OP is spending $30K as he said, he can get a CPO 2010 with 4 years of warranty so worst case BMW fixes it (though my guess is chances are slim you get a failure). If people made decisions based on "failures" on forums, nobody would buy an LGT. The failure rate is quite high. Looking at TrueDelta and CR confirms this, as well as numerous articles about it, including a class action suit against BMW. Some owners have gone through 3 or more HPFPs in under 40k miles. You are correct, not all BMW HPFPs will fail, ones that aren't driven will most likely never fail. One bit of good news is that BMW is extending the warranty on the HPFP to 10 yrs and 100k miles. Although that's a small consolation when it leaves you stranded on a deserted stretch of road in Deliverance country. My point is that you said you bought the N55 to avoid the high failure rate of the HPFP in the N54. So what were the failure rates of the N54 that you used to steer you to the N55? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwolson2 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Although this isn't exactly ot, keep up the debate... Kind of interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 The failure rate is quite high. Looking at TrueDelta and CR confirms this, as well as numerous articles about it, including a class action suit against BMW. Some owners have gone through 3 or more HPFPs in under 40k miles. You are correct, not all BMW HPFPs will fail, ones that aren't driven will most likely never fail. One bit of good news is that BMW is extending the warranty on the HPFP to 10 yrs and 100k miles. Although that's a small consolation when it leaves you stranded on a deserted stretch of road in Deliverance country. My point is that you said you bought the N55 to avoid the high failure rate of the HPFP in the N54. So what were the failure rates of the N54 that you used to steer you to the N55? Fair point. I should not have generalized and I think the N54 is worth buying as well - I just wanted a newer car and chose the N55. Both motors are torque monsters and wonderful to drive. Both won Ward's 10 best awards (as did the 2.5L LGT motor) if that means anything. Any car purchase involves trade offs - for me the low risk of failure coupled with warranty = happy Dork. 300hp with 300 lb/ft of torque in a sort wheelbase RWD car with balanced suspension is super fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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