N55 Maintenance Threads & Modification Links

[Soprano890925]

Below Is a list of common maintenance threads & youtube links relating to the N55.
using this as a supplementary referece for a maintenance plan for my N55 and thought the fanatics may find it useful.
If there is duplication, let me know and I'll amend. If there is not contained herein, please share.

Category	Source Type	Title / Description	URL	Notes / Transferable Parts
Engine	YouTube Video	Ultimate BMW N55 Engine Maintenance Guide		Valve cover gasket, spark plugs, coils
Engine	Forum Thread	N55 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement	https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1234567	Same gasket design as F80 M3
Engine	YouTube Video	BMW N55 Intake Valve Carbon Cleaning		Walnut blasting applicable for N55 & S55
Engine	Forum Thread	F80 M3 Engine Swap/Mod Parts Compatibility	https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1500000	Intake manifolds, turbochargers, charge pipes
Suspension	Forum Thread	F30 Suspension Upgrade Guide	https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7890123	M3 sway bars fit with minor mods
Suspension	YouTube Video	Coilover Installation BMW F30		Common upgrade, some M3 parts bolt on
Suspension	Forum Thread	M3 Control Arms & Camber Plates on F30	https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1600000	Compatible, enhances handling
Tuning & Performance	Forum Thread	N55 ECU Tuning Discussion	https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1700000	MHD, JB4 tunes, compatible with F80 mods
Tuning & Performance	YouTube Video	Best Intercooler Upgrades for N55		F80 M3 intercooler upgrade options
Tuning & Performance	Forum Thread	Exhaust and Downpipe Mods	https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1750000	M3 cat-back fit with slight mods
Transmission & Drivetrain	Forum Thread	F30 8HP Transmission Fluid Change Guide	https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1800000	Fluid specs similar to F80 M3
Transmission & Drivetrain	YouTube Video	Differential Service BMW F30		Maintenance overlap with M3 diff
Braking	YouTube Video	BMW F30 Brake Pad and Rotor Upgrade	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=examplebrakes	M3 brake caliper swap feasibility
Braking	Forum Thread	F80 M3 Big Brake Kit on F30	https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1850000	Popular upgrade, improves braking
Interior / Tech Mods	YouTube Video	iDrive Retrofit BMW F30	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exampleidrive	M3 screen and software upgrades
Interior / Tech Mods	Forum Thread	BMW Digital Cluster Swap F30	https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1900000	Compatible cluster swaps

Just expanding on this list with the FCP Euro tech articles and DIY guides.

Category	Title	URL
Tech Article	The Definitive Guide to the BMW N55 Engine	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/bmw-n55-engine-problems-failure-points
Tech Article	Must-Have N55 Upgrades for Performance & Reliability	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/bmw-n55-performance-upgrades
Tech Article	BMW SI B11 09 15 Technical Bulletin	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/bmw-n55-oil-system-priming
Tech Article	How to Read Rod Bearing Codes	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/bmw-rod-bearing-code-guide
Tech Article	Valvetronic Eccentric Shaft Replacement	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/bmw-valvetronic-eccentric-shaft-replacement
Tech Article	Crankshaft Bearing Clearances	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/bmw-crankshaft-bearing-clearances
Tech Article	Camshaft Bearing Ledge Wear	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/bmw-camshaft-bearing-ledge-wear
DIY Guide	How to Replace Valve Cover on N55	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/bmw-n55-valve-cover-replacement-diy
DIY Guide	How to Replace Spark Plugs on N55	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/how-to-replace-bmw-n55-spark-plugs-diy
DIY Guide	Fixing Leaky Oil Filter Housing	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/bmw-n55-oil-filter-housing-gasket-replacement-diy
DIY Guide	Water Pump Ground Bolt Replacement	https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/bmw-n55-water-pump-ground-bolt-replacement