01-18-2020, 12:18 PM | #1 |
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How does the N63TU3 compare to the B58TU?
Wondering where the N63TU3 stands comparing to its little brother
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01-18-2020, 04:08 PM | #2 |
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These engines are worlds apart design wise.
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01-18-2020, 04:33 PM | #3 |
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The gutter. BMW can't build a durable V8 to save its life.
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01-18-2020, 05:23 PM | #4 |
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thank god my S63TU is holding up extremely well but I can't say your wrong cause I've read a few things lol.
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Ya. The N6x has been a PITA. Not to mention the S65.
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BMW are masters of I6 engines but they really don't build a great a V8. That is more of AMG's forte.
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They did build really bulletproof V8's till about 2003.
M62TU's and S62's were the best/strongest of them all. Then it went downhill. My 02 540i had 206k right before i sold it last year. Other than oil leaks due to bad gaskets everywhere that werent changed over the years... I did the valley pan, the chain guides, and vanos... and it drove like a dream. I want it back actually.
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S65 is a very reliable motor aside from throttle actuators. I wouldn't even consider the rod bearings a reliability issue since such a small percentage have actually failed. More like a design flaw that can be remedied preventatively. Plenty running strong with 200k+ miles.
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Personally, like others have said, BMW just builds their inline 6's much better than their V8's, they seem to be more durable.
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