How much power can a N47 handle?
Unfortunately 350hp is beyond the capability of the N47 engine without serious one off parts such as performance camshafts etc which are not available off the shelf. 300-310bhp is around the maximum you can achieve unless the Dyno is being generous and this takes a bit of work.
Are all N47 engines the same?
BMW N47 is a four-cylinder common rail diesel engine that has many improvements over its predecessor, the M47. In 2014 it was replaced with the B47….BMW N47.
| BMW N47 engine | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L (1,598 cc) 2.0 L (1,995 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 78 mm (3.1 in) 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Piston stroke | 83.6 mm (3.29 in) 90 mm (3.54 in) |
When did BMW stop using the N47 engine?
When Did Bmw Stop Using N47 Engine?
| BMW N47 engine | |
|---|---|
| Production | March 2007 – September 2014 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L (1,598 cc) 2.0 L (1,995 cc) |
Do all N47 engines fail?
The N47 engine family is prone to excessive timing chain wear and premature failure. Rattling noise from the rear of the engine is indicative of the condition. Timing chain failure may call for engine replacement or a costly repair.
How reliable is BMW N47 engine?
Models from this era suffer from a specific problem, the N47 engine has a weakness; basically the power plant is prone to excessive timing chain wear. Throughout 2013 and 2014 BMW owners have reported numerous cases of engine failures, many of which led to terminal decline.
Does BMW N47 engine have swirl flaps?
The Diesel BMW engines prone to this are the 4 cylinder M47 and N47. Then the 6 cylinder M57 and N57 engines. The earlier M engines had metal swirl flaps fitted, where we removed to swirl flaps and fit blank plates to where the flaps once were, removing the restriction and possible failure of the flap.
