Do you drive a BMW with an N54, N55, or S55 engine and still use the factory crank hub? It’s time to make an upgrade! A new crank hub can deliver improved reliability, especially at higher RPMs.
However, the type of replacement you choose makes a difference. There are several solutions on the market. Some require drilling and pinning, which permanently alter the crank. An N54, N55, and S55 crank hub with spline lock technology, though? That’s a game-changer. Here’s why.
A Next Level Crank Hub
Any true car enthusiast who really loves their BMW wants upgrades that match their ethos. A new S55 crank hub solution with a spline lock design that’s made from 440C tool steel that’s heat-treated to a Rockwell hardness of HRC60 fits your ethos to a tee.
This is an advanced piece of kit. It’s the kind of crank hub solution that’s engineered to press into place thanks to precision-machined teeth that lock the hub into the crankshaft. That translates to easier installation and greater reliability overall.
Intuitive to Install and Uninstall
What does easier installation mean? Some aftermarket crank hub solutions require drilling and pinning. Some require welding. While these solutions also lock the crank hub into place, there’s a lot of compromise to get there.
An S55 crank hub upgrade with spline lock technology removes the need to make compromises. The precision-machined teeth guide the hub into place and create a positive lock without drilling, pinning, or welding. Plus, if you ever need to remove it for any reason, it uninstalls just as easily.
Built for the Rigors of the Road (and the Track)
When high-quality materials and precision engineering come together, you get a product that lasts. An S55 crank hub solution with spline lock technology is built for the rigors of the road, and then some.
Look for hubs that are tested in the most extreme situations. You may never be in a situation when you push your BMW to 8,000 RPM and 900 WHP, but you’ll be ready for it all the same! That kind of reliability means you can enjoy true peace of mind wherever you’re driving.
One final note: If you choose to install a new crank hub with spline lock technology, be sure to get it with a crank bolt capture (CBC) system. The hub and CBC work in tandem, and the CBC gives you an even greater level of mechanical security.
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