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BMW N54/N55/S55 Ignition Overhaul: B58 Coil Conversion

B58 coil to N54 N55

BMW B58 Coils for N54, N55, and S55 Engines. Why, you ask..? Anyone who’s spent some quality time wrenching on BMW engines might’ve already heard about, or spotted, a curious new combo — when chasing real power from the earlier-generation 3.0L straight-six engines, it’s becoming more common to swap in ignition coils from the newer […]

Engine oil – how to make the choice for a performance engine?

Choosing the Right Motor Oil – One of the Most Important Factors for Your Engine’s Well-Being Motor oil is one of the most critical aspects of car maintenance, significantly influencing your engine’s performance and lifespan. In high-performance engines, this becomes even more pronounced, and the belief that “any oil will do” couldn’t be further from […]

Upgrading Downpipe – where to start?

Turbo downpipe

Choosing the Right Downpipe for Turbocharged Car Upgrades Decats, straight pipes, race cats, E-cats… an eager car enthusiast might feel overwhelmed – how do you decide the best option for your car upgrades? As you may know, in a turbocharged car, the first meter of the exhaust system is critically important for optimal exhaust flow […]

Tesla, why did you do it? Fixing the control arm bushing issues.

Tesla tukivarret

Deeply disappointed inspection officer, dreadful clunking in the potholes? Tesla Model 3 is a popular car model, offering many great and reliable features—unfortunately, long-lasting suspension bushings aren’t on that list. The story is familiar to many: if the loud clunking over manhole covers hasn’t caught your attention yet, then it’s likely time for a visit […]

DSG7 DQ200 and the Dreaded P17BF

Repairkit

The curse of DQ200 DSG gearbox There are plenty of tales about DSG transmissions floating around in garages and bars, some of which are actually based on true stories. One of these is the infamous issue with the DQ200 transmission, which often leads to a mechatronic replacement. The DSG7 DQ200, commonly found in many Audi, […]