Garage Itani

09/26/2026

The BMW ZF 8-speed automatic transmission (ZF8 / 8HP) is widely considered one of the best and most reliable modern automatic gearboxes, praised for its rapid shift times and high efficiency.

09/19/2026

Crazy week at Itani, red M4 comp for crank hub, rod bearings, timing chains, black comp for general maintenance, blue M3cs electrical problems burned ECU. The team took care of all the work like champs has usual

Semaine f***e à Itani, M4 comp rouge pour le crankhub, les roulements de bielle, les chaînes de distribution, le M4 comp noir pour l'entretien général, le M3cs problèmes électriques ECU brulé. L'équipe s'est occupée de tout le travail comme des champions

08/14/2026

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08/13/2026

BMW call's there transmission oil "lifetime oil". Regardless of manufacture advice, transmission fluid and filter are mandatory every 80k kilometres, and 40k kilometers for modified cars, if your want your ride in tip top shape and not have transmission problems contact us 🤝

06/25/2026

05/20/2026

Some find the G8x platform a bit dull or boring to drive, we brought the excitement back into it 🤝
Downpipe catless, mid pipe, intakes, Femto unlock and a stage 2 tune, and its fixed

05/04/2026

This poor 528i with the infamous N20 engine, ran lean from low fuel level while pushing the engine to its limits, unfortunately like u can see in the video it didn't survive, we came in with a fresh low mileage replacement motor and did the timing chain on it to future proof it 👨‍🔧🔧🛠️
Make sure only the best and most competent techs touch your prized BMW

04/28/2026

Latest project in the shop, 2009 335xi, N54 rod bearing job, with a big laundry list of upgrades and maintenance. Enjoy the quick video 🤝

04/09/2026

Salam alaikum 🤣
The BMW N20 engine

On paper, it’s a 2.0L inline-4 with direct injection, a twin-scroll turbo, and BMW’s beloved Valvetronic and Double VANOS systems. In reality, it’s a highly strung overachiever that skipped leg day but still somehow outruns half the gym.

This engine breathes like it’s doing yoga—Valvetronic controls valve lift so precisely that the throttle body is basically there for moral support. Meanwhile, Double VANOS is constantly adjusting cam timing like a DJ remixing airflow in real time. The result? An engine that tries very hard to be smooth, efficient, and powerful… all while internally screaming at 6,500 RPM.

The twin-scroll turbo is the real personality shift. Without it, the N20 would be a sensible commuter. With it, it becomes that friend who says “I’m chill” and then suddenly launches at full boost merging onto the highway. It reduces turbo lag by separating exhaust pulses, which is a fancy way of saying: “less waiting, more zoom.”

But let’s not ignore its character flaws—because like any ambitious overachiever, it has issues. The timing chain system is… let’s call it “philosophically optional” on earlier models. It’s like BMW engineered a brilliant engine and then said, “What if we made one critical component slightly nervous all the time?” If neglected, it can turn your smooth German symphony into a very expensive percussion performance.

Thermally, it runs hot—because efficiency and power density come at the cost of basically turning the engine bay into a sauna. Plastic components nearby live fast and die young. Oil changes? Not optional. They’re more like therapy sessions.

03/26/2026

M340i Turbo upgrade + Charge pipe + Oil pump upgrade

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