E90 N55

skaper · 03-29-2020, 02:45 PM

Hey!

I am curious if a catch can is necessary for the E90 N55 or not? If so, any recommendations on vendors would be greatly appreciated! Quality and looks are favored over price. Currently leaning towards Mishimoto.

Cheers

Welcome to NBA Jam · 03-29-2020, 05:07 PM

I bought one from BMS. The bracket got kind of corroded on top but it works well. I've never seen it fill up. Over a year it'll have a small puddle at the bottom, if that.

kanovic · 03-29-2020, 07:24 PM

I don’t think you really need one for a n55 as a n54.

skaper · 03-30-2020, 08:30 PM

Good info, thanks guys! The corrosion on the BMS is a bit strange for a short period of time. I appreciate the heads up.

drwillb · 03-31-2020, 07:25 AM

I've got a BMS catch can on my n55. There's not much oil to catch but there is a lot of moisture. Keeping water vapor/water out of the motor is a good thing. Mine gets about 3/4 full every 6 months.

skaper · 03-31-2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by drwillb

I've got a BMS catch can on my n55. There's not much oil to catch but there is a lot of moisture. Keeping water vapor/water out of the motor is a good thing. Mine gets about 3/4 full every 6 months.

How many miles do you typically drive in that time?

drwillb · 03-31-2020, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by skaper

How many miles do you typically drive in that time?

1300/month avg

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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I bought one from BMS. The bracket got kind of corroded on top but it works well. I've never seen it fill up. Over a year it'll have a small puddle at the bottom, if that.
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kanovic Lieutenant 456 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 06 evo Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rossville Ga iTrader: (0)	I don’t think you really need one for a n55 as a n54.
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skaper Private First Class 45 Rep 106 Posts Drives: E90 N55 M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portland iTrader: (1)	Good info, thanks guys! The corrosion on the BMS is a bit strange for a short period of time. I appreciate the heads up.
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