Interesting B58 tear down video

[Fdirtyyyyy]

Originally Posted by Noradavis

here's a lot of interesting engineering going on with the B58 engine and it might explain r why it's such a brilliant engine to use. If you like ...
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The BMW B58 engine can handle around 600-650whp and 550-600wtq on the stock block and internals
B58 in question wasn't just re-tuned, the hardware's been changed. A different exhaust manifold uses six ports instead of “six into two” and revised pistons change the compression ratio from

That's because this is the Gen 1 B58. The newer generation of B58's have the newer intake manifold that go into to ports

[heavyD^2]

This Supra B58 teardown by Steven Papakedis is better.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

How do you know?
Nothing points to that in the video imho.

it's a spam post. ignore it.

[lcs1956]

To avert an impending hydrolock scenario is it possible shut off the engine with the car in motion? Never tried it.

[Jbrown7403]

Looks fixable with some zip ties and some superglue!

[Seanhfx]

Looking forward to seeing Thic Whips B58 engine tear down (rod knock).

[forza1976]

Originally Posted by Kwajtrader

I never realized that sucking in water could cause hydro-lock and basically destroy your engine. Not that I plan on taking my Z4 for a swim, but good to keep in mind for those torrential rain periods.

You just learned about this?

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[FreeDarko]

Originally Posted by Fdirtyyyyy

That's because this is the Gen 1 B58. The newer generation of B58's have the newer intake manifold that go into to ports

Is this accurate?

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by lixiang7349

I drive thru touchless auto washes with engine on without issues. That's a lot of water thrown at the front.

Touchless washes isn't nearly the volume of water as many think.

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by PackPride85

It literally takes standing water up to the height of the intake (several feet) to hydro lock. Puddles won't do it lol.

Have a friend that hydrolocked his engine by driving through a large puddle at speed. The engine acts like a vacuum.

[hans007]

Originally Posted by Fdirtyyyyy

That's because this is the Gen 1 B58. The newer generation of B58's have the newer intake manifold that go into to ports

aren't they just two different models of b58? they still make the 335hp version of the b58... for all the suvs and the 5 series

[Kwajtrader]

Originally Posted by forza1976

You just learned about this?

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Back when I was much younger and would have considered driving through a deep puddle, cars had carburetors sitting way up on top of the engine and I figured the water would never get up that high, so all I had to worry about were the electrical components shorting out or thermal shock cracking something. There is also the whole thing with water injection into the fuel air mixture to reduce detonation. Good thing I never had an opportunity to try it.

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by CrippledLucifer

You guys will love this channel on YouTube. So many ruined cars lol

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Originally Posted by Kwajtrader

You would think the crowds standing on the side would be a clue that things are about to go sideways, but you have to give those drivers points for confidence as they accelerated into the water.

Agreed on the clue about the crowds standing there being a hint that things are not going to go well to these idiot drivers.

The videos remind of a specific on ramp in Northern VA. It's the ramp from GW Parkway feeding the inner loop of I495. The ramp has a drop and then a rather sharp curve that's somewhat of a blind corner. Tow trucks usually set up nearby when it snows as they know business will be good.

[MightyMouseTech]

"sproing!" lol

[Almuliman]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

"sproing!" lol

"Explosion #1" ... "Explosion #2"

I remember the care Papadakis (PapadakisRacing 1,000 hp B58 build) took with those and the special tool, so I was just waiting for that

[BPMSport]

"I probably did that out of order"

ya think?

[Kayrohit]

Ya that’s too much water for how low these vehicles are.

[rollabp29]

This engine is masterpiece, love the sound also ! My friend have a modified 140Msport ,its a beast.

[martara]

happened to me...