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Cheap? Easy? I was under the impression it was both expensive and difficult.
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It is very easy to access the rod bearings from underneath the car after removing the oil pan. Even if you go the most expensive route which I did and purchase the Bimmerworld S54 treated race bearing kit which comes with ARP hardened rod bolts, its only 599 in parts. Thats not expensive when you compare the cost of a new motor which is what you will be buying if you track your S54 with worn bearings. And peace of mind is priceless
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An additional thing i am changing to prevent limp mode on track, which is also temp related is to change out my spark plugs. I am going to run a 1 step colder plug the NGK DCPR9EIX, which has been used effectively by the E46 M3 500 plus HP crowd. Honestly I think running stock plugs is an oversight by ESS, with a kit running 8.5 PSI boost with stock high compression. Especially in track situations and at high rpm (even on the street )was definitely leading to power loss due to increased knock . I am setting up a dyno day with some of my local friends so I'll have a good crossection in the severe Charleston SC heat. (2013 Camaro ZL1, 2012 Supercharged 5.0 Mustang, SL55 AMG ). It should be interesting to see how my Z4M fits into the picture.
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I have Sean and it did help reduce the problem of knock at high temp/rpm I'm sure, but our cars shouldn't NEED race gas to keep from limping around track. My goal is to get it fully functional on 93 octane.
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True. I just read that it is what ESS recommended with the kit for the track, so I was just checking.
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They don't supply colder plugs with their kit!? That's pathetic on their part.
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Video of Limp mode filled track session
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im back on track in a few weeks, again from 10am to 4pm, the car does countless laps, and never ever misses a beat, its usually in 24 deg C + heat as well..... its a really hard day on the car, one thing thats always been consistent is the performance of the car and the ess kit.... really sorry for having issues with yours gmd....
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lol its true!!! ive only done one trackday in 30 deg C heat in about 3 years!! lol!!!
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I ordered the plugs based on your recommendation. I just won't have anything to compare them too. If the car scares me with too much power, I will put the stock ones back in.
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