N63 Combustion Chamber Upgrade Service

5150 AutoSport Combustion Chamber Upgrade Service for BMW N63 V8 Engines

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Our CNC Cylinder Head Combustion Chamber Service is a precision machining process where the combustion chambers of an engine's cylinder head are reshaped and refined using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology, optimizing engine performance for street or track applications. Completed on our brand new, state-of-the-art Rottler 5-Axis CNC machines, this 5150 service is performed to optimize the flow characteristics of the combustion chambers, leading to improved engine performance.

CNC Combustion Chamber Re-Shaping Process:

1. 3D Scanning and Modeling: The existing combustion chamber is scanned to create a detailed 3D model. This allows 5150 engineers to analyze the current shape and identify areas for improvement.

2. Design Optimization: Our engineers then design an optimized combustion chamber profile, reshaping the chamber with a focus on improving airflow, fuel atomization, and combustion efficiency. 

3. CNC Machining: Using the 3D model and optimized design, our Rottler CNC machine precisely cuts and reshapes the combustion chambers to the desired specifications, then smooths all surfaces for optimal air flow. This process ensures consistent and repeatable results across all cylinders.

4. Final Inspection and Testing: After machining, the cylinder head is inspected to ensure that the modifications meet our exact tolerances. The modified head may also be flow-bench tested to quantify the improvements in airflow and combustion efficiency.

Performance Benefits of Combustion Chamber Re-Shaping:

1. Enhanced Airflow: By optimizing the shape of the combustion chamber, CNC machining improves the flow of air and fuel into and out of the chamber. This allows for efficient cylinder filling for increased power output.

2. Improved Combustion Efficiency: Smoother surfaces and optimized shaping reduce turbulence and promote better air and fuel mixing, leading to more complete and efficient combustion. This can result in more power, better fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions.

3. Consistency: CNC machining ensures that all combustion chambers are identical for balanced performance across all cylinders. This consistency is crucial for high-performance engines where even minor variations affect overall performance.

Benefits for BMW S63 Engines:

1. Power and Torque Gains: For these specialized BMW engines, particularly those used for high-performance applications, CNC combustion chamber reshaping offers increases in power and torque by improving the efficiency of the engine’s combustion process.

2. Enhanced Throttle Response: Optimized combustion chambers offer more immediate and sharper throttle response, improving the driving experience.

3. Compatibility with Other Modifications: CNC combustion chamber reshaping complements other performance upgrades, including high-performance camshafts, valvetrain upgrades, single-turbo conversions, or performance exhaust systems, by ensuring that the engine can fully utilize the benefits of these modifications.

BMW N63 Applications:

BMW 5 Series

2010–2017     BMW F07      550i
2011–2016     BMW F10      550i
2017–Present     BMW G30      M550i xDrive

BMW 6 Series

2012–2018     BMW F06     650i
2012–2018     BMW F12     650i    
2012–2018     BMW F13     650i

BMW 7 Series

2009–2015     BMW F01/F02     750i/750Li
2015–Present      BMW G11/G12     750i/750Li
2017–Present     BMW G12     M750Li xDrive

BMW 8 Series

2018–Present     BMW G14     M850i xDrive
2018–Present     BMW G15     M850i xDrive
2018–Present     BMW G16     M850i xDrive

BMW X5 Series

2010–2013     BMW E70     X5 xDrive50i
2014–2018     BMW F15     X5 xDrive50i
2019–2023     BMW G05     X5 M50i

BMW X6 Series

2010–2014     BMW E71     X6 xDrive50i
2015–2019     BMW F16     X6 xDrive50i
2019–2023     BMW G06     X6 M50i

BMW X7 Series

2018–2019     BMW G07     X7 xDrive50i
2019–2022     BMW G07     X7 M50i

Alpina B5 Series

2011–2016     BMW F10 Alpina     B5 Bi-Turbo
2017–Present     BMW G30 Alpina     B5 Bi-Turbo

Alpina B6 Series

2012–2018     BMW F06/F12/F13 Alpina     B6 Bi-Turbo

Alpina B7 Series

2010–2015     BMW F01 Alpina     B7 Bi-Turbo
2015–2019     BMW G12 Alpina     B7 Bi-Turbo

Alpina XB7 Series

2020–2022     BMW G07 Alpina     XB7