Crankhub Capture Plate for BMW S55 and N55 Engines
Protect your BMW S55 and N55 engine from the well-known crank hub slip issue with this Crankhub Capture Plate. This is the proven crank bolt capture plate upgrade for BMW S55 and BMW N55 engines, designed to stop the OE crank bolt from loosening due to vibration and harmonics. Keep your timing locked in, protect your investment and enjoy peace of mind whether your car is stock, tuned or driven hard on road or track.
The OE three-piece crank hub on S55 and N55 engines can allow the friction plates to slip if the crank bolt loses even a little torque. That slip can put timing out of alignment with potentially disastrous consequences. This Capture Plate completely surrounds and secures the head of the OE crank bolt so it cannot turn or loosen. A simple, smart and highly effective safeguard that every S55 and N55 owner should consider.
Why choose this Crankhub Capture Plate
- BMW S55 crank hub solution and BMW N55 crank hub fix that targets the root cause - crank bolt loosening.
- Surrounds the OE crank bolt head to physically prevent rotation and loosening.
- CNC machined from T-6061 billet aluminium, then anodised for durability and corrosion resistance.
- Works with the OE three-piece crank hub and with the MMR one-piece crank hub.
- Elongated slots for a precise, secure and repeatable installation.
- Engine can remain in situ. Only the radiator needs to be dropped for access.
Road, tuned and track-ready protection
For a high powered or track-driven BMW S55 or BMW N55, we strongly recommend pairing this Capture Plate with the MMR Single-Piece Crank Hub for the ultimate protection. As a first upgrade, this Capture Plate alone is a very sensible step for road cars if you want meaningful protection without the full expense and labour of a hub replacement.
Fitment
Fits all BMW S55 and BMW N55 engines.
Popular applications include:
- S55: F80 M3, F82 and F83 M4, F87 M2 Competition
- N55: F87 M2, F20 and F21 M135i, F22 M235i, F30 335i, F32 435i, F10 535i, X3 and X4 35i and more
Trusted by Nforcd and our customers
We have installed and used this capture plate ourselves and our customers consistently report the confidence and peace of mind it brings. It is a high quality, precision-made part that does exactly what S55 and N55 owners need from a crank hub protection upgrade.
Professional fitting available
Professional installation is recommended. Nforcd is based in Warwickshire and we can supply and fit your BMW S55 or BMW N55 crank hub capture plate. Request a fitting quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
Good to know
- Compatible with OE three-piece hub and MMR one-piece crank hub.
- Engine stays in the car during install. Radiator drop required for access.
- Quality T-6061 billet aluminium construction with anodised finish.
Learn more about the S55 and N55 crank hub issue
Want a deeper dive into the common BMW S55 and BMW N55 crank hub failure symptoms and solutions? Read more here: S55 and N55 Crank Hub Failure Explained.
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