From Street to Track: Why A VTT S55 Crank Hub Upgrade Is Essential If you own an S55-powered BMW, you’ve probably heard about crank hub slip. It can happen for a handful of reasons, but the pattern is consistent: as load increases and driving gets more aggressive, the factory S55 crank hub can rotate and throw timing out of sync. Best case, you’re dealing with warning lights and reduced performance. [...]
Why You Should Upgrade Your S58 Turbo with Vargas Turbocharger Technologies There are few feelings better than driving your BMW right after a turbo upgrade. The car feels sharper, stronger, and more exciting every time you roll into the throttle. That’s exactly what we build for at Vargas Turbocharger Technologies. If you’re ready to take your S58 platform further, our S58 top mount single turbo kit is designed to deliver [...]
How VTT™ N54 Turbos Can Help Improve Half-Mile Times for Nearly-Stock Cars If you want to keep your BMW close to stock but still improve your half-mile results, the turbocharger is one of the most effective places to focus. At Vargas Turbocharger Technologies, we built our N54 turbo replacement kit to deliver OEM-style fitment while correcting the factory shortcomings that limit performance under sustained load. Half-mile events are all about [...]
3 Key Advantages to Upgrading Your N55 Turbocharger BMW’s N55 engine made a major impact during its production run, powering a wide range of models from roughly 2009 through 2016, with certain applications continuing later. As a factory turbocharged straight-six engine, it carried the torch after the N54 and quickly became a favorite among enthusiasts who wanted strong performance with plenty of upgrade potential. Even though the N55 is no [...]
What Makes a Spline Lock Crank Hub a Worthwhile Upgrade for Your BMW? If you drive a BMW powered by the N54, N55, or S55 engine, upgrading the crank hub is often one of the smartest preventative steps you can take to protect your vehicle. These engines are known for situations where the factory hub can slip under high load, high RPM, or frequent shifts. When that happens, timing can [...]
What Should You Look for in an N55 Turbo Upgrade? If you’re searching for an N55 turbo upgrade for your BMW, it helps to know what actually matters when comparing options. Some drivers are aiming for a modest bump in power around the 400 WHP range, while others want the ability to reach 600 WHP. Whether your goal is correcting known factory shortcomings or unlocking more airflow, the right design [...]
Stock Twin or Single Swap: Which Is the Right Turbo for Your B58? Choosing the right turbo setup for your B58 build is a big decision, and it comes down to how you want the car to drive. Do you keep the factory-style twin-scroll turbo for quick response and strong mid-range, or do you move to a single turbo kit for more airflow and bigger power on the top end? [...]
Upgrade Your BMW with Help From Vargas Turbocharger Technologies Looking to take your BMW beyond stock performance? Whether you want an OEM N54 turbo replacement, a refined OEM+ upgrade, or hardware to support a larger build, we can help you chase more horsepower and sharper response while keeping your car enjoyable to drive. We also offer components that help protect your investment once the upgrades are in place. Here are [...]
Dial Up the Potential of Your BMW’s Engine with Vargas Turbocharger Technologies Driving a high-performance BMW is something special. Whether you are putting in laps at the track or enjoying your favorite backroad, the combination of power, sound, and response is hard to beat. It becomes even more rewarding when you unlock more of the engine’s potential and feel the car pull harder everywhere in the rev range. At Vargas [...]
VTT™ N54 Turbo Replacements and Upgrades Are Built to Last If you are searching for a new or replacement turbo for your N54-powered BMW, we have you covered. At Vargas Turbocharger Technologies, we offer both an OEM N54 turbo replacement kit and our higher output N54 Stage 2+ upgrade. Each option is designed to solve common durability problems, eliminate factory design flaws like wastegate rattle and boost leaks, and give [...]
