N51 engine in New York?

Ph0zenstone · 02-18-2013, 08:46 AM

i have an 07 328xi and was surprised to see on realoem when i entered my vin that i have a N51 (SULEV) engine. I thought these engines were only used in California to meet state law specifications there? Does anyone else have an N51 outside of California? I will double check when i get home later tonight to see if i have a DISA adjuster on my intake manifold to confirm. Upside - I might have the 3 stage intake manifold
Downside - realoem still shows that i have the dreaded GA6L45R transmission

JS82 · 02-18-2013, 12:07 PM

I have the N51, too.

e90ftw · 02-18-2013, 12:12 PM

I also have the N51 in NY. I believe most (if not all) 328i's sold in NY came with the N51, which includes the 3-stage intake manifold.

Eagle1oh7 · 02-18-2013, 12:20 PM

You can find that engine up the coast on the West and along the NorEaster states mostly. N51 isn't bad though, you do get the 3-Stage Intake Manifold so a software tune will get you up to 330i power and torque figures or so they say. All aftermarket upgrades will still work too.

Ph0zenstone · 02-18-2013, 12:37 PM

just checked my intake manifold during lunch and i do have the 3 stage indeed. Definately going to get the AA Stage 2 Tune now which is on sale for $375!

michbmw · 02-18-2013, 04:52 PM

I have one in Michigan

Taran.J · 02-18-2013, 05:20 PM

Noob question but how do I find out? Because my car once was in California but idk it's full history

MonsterM · 02-18-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

Noob question but how do I find out? Because my car once was in California but idk it's full history

Here you go it will decode your VIN. Also there should be a sticker under your hood that will state SULEV or ULEV. If it is SULEV it is a N51.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do

OKstate11 · 02-18-2013, 07:05 PM

I have an N51, car was originally purchased in Connecticut. I don't see the $375.00 special on AA's website. Can you post a link for it?

Ph0zenstone · 02-18-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OKstate11

I have an N51, car was originally purchased in Connecticut. I don't see the $375.00 special on AA's website. Can you post a link for it?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=801432

paytiepizzle · 02-18-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by phozenstone

just checked my intake manifold during lunch and i do have the 3 stage indeed. Definately going to get the AA Stage 2 Tune now which is on sale for $375!

where do you see it on sale for that low?

Ph0zenstone · 02-18-2013, 09:08 PM

See post above yours

just4kickz · 02-18-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phozenstone

just checked my intake manifold during lunch and i do have the 3 stage indeed. Definately going to get the AA Stage 2 Tune now which is on sale for $375!

weren't you from cali? can't remember

Ph0zenstone · 02-18-2013, 09:43 PM

nope im in NY

VTECaddict · 02-19-2013, 12:27 AM

NY is a CARB state. They choose to follow California's emissions standards.

rorkor · 02-19-2013, 12:37 AM

In addition to CARB emissions, the N51 boasts a slightly higher mpg which increases the overall CAFE ratings required for meeting EPA guidelines, resulting in higher allocations of the SULEV engine. I have an N52 in California, which as a ULEV, still exceeds California emissions standards.

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Ph0zenstone Major General 325 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	N51 engine in New York? i have an 07 328xi and was surprised to see on realoem when i entered my vin that i have a N51 (SULEV) engine. I thought these engines were only used in California to meet state law specifications there? Does anyone else have an N51 outside of California? I will double check when i get home later tonight to see if i have a DISA adjuster on my intake manifold to confirm. Upside - I might have the 3 stage intake manifold Downside - realoem still shows that i have the dreaded GA6L45R transmission
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e90ftw Private First Class 39 Rep 128 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (3)	I also have the N51 in NY. I believe most (if not all) 328i's sold in NY came with the N51, which includes the 3-stage intake manifold.
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Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 287 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	You can find that engine up the coast on the West and along the NorEaster states mostly. N51 isn't bad though, you do get the 3-Stage Intake Manifold so a software tune will get you up to 330i power and torque figures or so they say. All aftermarket upgrades will still work too. __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod
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Ph0zenstone Major General 325 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	just checked my intake manifold during lunch and i do have the 3 stage indeed. Definately going to get the AA Stage 2 Tune now which is on sale for $375!
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michbmw Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2010 328XI Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I have one in Michigan
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OKstate11 New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2018 X1 xDrive Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	I have an N51, car was originally purchased in Connecticut. I don't see the $375.00 special on AA's website. Can you post a link for it?
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Ph0zenstone Major General 325 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	See post above yours
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Ph0zenstone Major General 325 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	nope im in NY
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rorkor Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 277 Posts Drives: '11 E90 N52 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: here iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E70 X5 35d [10.00] 2011 E90 328i [10.00]	In addition to CARB emissions, the N51 boasts a slightly higher mpg which increases the overall CAFE ratings required for meeting EPA guidelines, resulting in higher allocations of the SULEV engine. I have an N52 in California, which as a ULEV, still exceeds California emissions standards. __________________
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