SSR Performance | S55 Keyed CrankHub Fix Full Installation Walkthrough (vid inside!)

SSR Performance · 04-17-2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MR RIZK

SSR Performance was the opportunity taken to improve any other aspects of the hub in addition to the pins?

Yes, all tolerances were reassessed and improved. This guarantees a better and tighter fit every single time. Tighter Tolerances = Higher Integrity.

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Originally Posted by JayKno

Are you still recommending no crank bolt capture with the pinned crank hub? There's some talk about the bolt backing out even with the maxpsi crank hub.

You can run the crank hub with or without a crank bolt capture. We have NEVER had a bolt back out on us, nor have I heard of this happening with any installations done by any of our trusted install facilities from across the world. IF PROPERLY TORQUED, the OEM crank hub stretch bolt does not need a capture, and if it did then we would be seeing A LOT more failures due to bolts backing out on stock S55 engines as well. Again, I am not recommending it or recommending against it, but what I am saying is that if your new 4 pin crank hub is installed correctly then it should not be needed.

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Originally Posted by TakeOne

Awaiting my install for the new 4 pin crank hub install. Will be posting/updating my experience with the new redesign.

Awesome!!! Please do send some pictures in this thread when you receive it and also some photos of the install procedure! Would love to see them

Shah @ SSR Performance

papasmurf_m3 · 04-23-2020, 11:22 AM

Do you guys recommend using blue lock tite on the threads of a brand new bolt and or torque to spec and or adding 90 degrees as final step?

SSR Performance · 05-14-2020, 08:01 PM

Full narrated install / walk-through that we did with Omar from Simply Car Things!

F80GTS · 05-15-2020, 12:34 AM

For the guys with 2pin CH is it recommened to change to 4pin design? Is that even possible?

M4Viper · 05-15-2020, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by F80GTS

For the guys with 2pin CH is it recommened to change to 4pin design? Is that even possible?

I had the 2 pin MaxPsi installed 10 months ago. I don't feel the necessity to change to 4 pin, of course it's possible just mean more down time. Is the 4 pin guaranteed bulletproof? What if a 6 pin comes out 1 month after one swap to 4 pin? IMO one can get the CBC for a feel good option with the already installed 2 pin. Just my 2 cents.

I'll have the CBC install when I upgrade the cylinder head and turbo swap.

SSR Performance · 05-15-2020, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by F80GTS

For the guys with 2pin CH is it recommened to change to 4pin design? Is that even possible?

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Originally Posted by M4Viper

I had the 2 pin MaxPsi installed 10 months ago. I don't feel the necessity to change to 4 pin, of course it's possible just mean more down time. Is the 4 pin guaranteed bulletproof? What if a 6 pin comes out 1 month after one swap to 4 pin? IMO one can get the CBC for a feel good option with the already installed 2 pin. Just my 2 cents.

I'll have the CBC install when I upgrade the cylinder head and turbo swap.

It is definitely possible but not necessary nor is it under the "recommended" category.

Remember, both solutions have been proven to be extremely successful and the 4 pin design is only a design change to make what we believe to be a great solution, even better.

Shah @ SSR Performance

F80GTS · 05-17-2020, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by M4Viper

I had the 2 pin MaxPsi installed 10 months ago. I don't feel the necessity to change to 4 pin, of course it's possible just mean more down time. Is the 4 pin guaranteed bulletproof? What if a 6 pin comes out 1 month after one swap to 4 pin? IMO one can get the CBC for a feel good option with the already installed 2 pin. Just my 2 cents.

I'll have the CBC install when I upgrade the cylinder head and turbo swap.

Yea i hear you bro. I did mines about 6 months ago. I did it for my piece of mind and then they relase the 4pin right after making me think if the 2pin was even strong enough even though i know there is no failures as far as ive seen so far.

SSR Performance · 06-19-2020, 05:46 PM

5 out of 6 of these cars are in for crank hub upgrades! We will let you make your best guess at which one isn't

Shah @ SSR Performance

MR RIZK · 06-19-2020, 09:58 PM

The red one as the owner was smart and opted for a S58 conversion.

EB89 · 06-20-2020, 08:11 PM

Hey SSR, I’ve been catching up on your videos on YT, and the collaboration with Simply Car Things, very informative and well made videos thank you.

Is there a reason your crank hub is a two piece design with 4 pins to hold the outer sprocket onto the rest of the hub?

Why not just make it all one piece?

Is there a benefit to seperate the outer sprocket (I think it’s the water pump sprocket) and using 4 pins to stop it moving?

Cheers

SSR Performance · 06-25-2020, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by EB89

Hey SSR, I’ve been catching up on your videos on YT, and the collaboration with Simply Car Things, very informative and well made videos thank you.

Is there a reason your crank hub is a two piece design with 4 pins to hold the outer sprocket onto the rest of the hub?

Why not just make it all one piece?

Is there a benefit to seperate the outer sprocket (I think it’s the water pump sprocket) and using 4 pins to stop it moving?

Cheers

Yeah!

It offers our users ease of installation and no decrease in reliability.

With the separated design it allows the user to be able to install the crank hub without removing the oil pan. We do it by dropping the oil pan anyways to be as diligent as we possibly can be.

Hope this helps!

Shah @ SSR Performance

parabmw · 06-25-2020, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SSR Performance

Yeah!

It offers our users ease of installation and no decrease in reliability.

With the separated design it allows the user to be able to install the crank hub without removing the oil pan. We do it by dropping the oil pan anyways to be as diligent as we possibly can be.

Hope this helps!

Shah @ SSR Performance

What's the difference in labour cost between oil pan drop or not?

SSR Performance · 06-25-2020, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by parabmw

What's the difference in labour cost between oil pan drop or not?

It would be anywhere from 6-8 hours depending on the shop

Shah @ SSR Performance

SteveChester · 07-21-2020, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SSR Performance

It is definitely possible but not necessary nor is it under the "recommended" category.

Remember, both solutions have been proven to be extremely successful and the 4 pin design is only a design change to make what we believe to be a great solution, even better.

Shah @ SSR Performance

Do you ship these to the UK? Or any UK recommended installers?

SSR Performance · 07-21-2020, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveChester

Do you ship these to the UK? Or any UK recommended installers?

Yes we do ship to the UK!

Please send us an email with your full address to info@SSR-Performance.com and we will get you a price straight to your door!

Shah @ SSR Performance

SSR Performance · 08-08-2020, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveChester

Do you ship these to the UK? Or any UK recommended installers?

PM sent

Graves · 08-19-2020, 01:08 AM

Quick question. I have read that the 2018 Competition models don't need a crank hub upgrade unless they are pushing high HP numbers (700) because they have a locking washer of sorts that keeps the bolt from backing out and the hub spinning. Is there truth to this?

SSR Performance · 09-15-2020, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Graves

Quick question. I have read that the 2018 Competition models don't need a crank hub upgrade unless they are pushing high HP numbers (700) because they have a locking washer of sorts that keeps the bolt from backing out and the hub spinning. Is there truth to this?

Although that may or may not be the case, we have done more post 2018 models than have have done pre 2018 models after they spun a hub. I hope that helps get you an idea!

Shah @ SSR Performance

WESTCOASTTRADING · 09-16-2020, 03:22 AM

how much is keyed crank hub fix?

SSR Performance · 09-16-2020, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 10biie89

how much is keyed crank hub fix?

Hi!

You can find all the information you need here:
https://www.ssrperformance.com/produ...94de30cf&_ss=r

Thanks!

Shah @ SSR Performance

mpower3o2 · 10-24-2020, 05:28 AM

Just got the SSR Hub Fix and car starts tear down today!

Does anyone have info on how deep you have to drill into the crank for the pins?

I saw 6mm just to confirm. Wanting to know for myself as this is getting installed by an experienced BMW technician.

SSR Performance · 12-15-2020, 01:02 PM

This beautiful M4 GTS just got dropped off at SSR HQ in Orange County, CA for a full Stage 2 Power pack along with our upgraded SSR Performance 4 Pin Crank Hub Upgrade! Our stage 2 power pack includes SSR Downpipes, SSR Intakes, and SSR Chargepipes paired along with a Protuning Freaks Bootmod3 Stage 2 tune. Eventually he will be returning for a full E85 Custom tune that will be done by none other than Cary Jordan, right here on our in house mustang dyno!

This car is going to be going from stock to savage real quick! Will try and post up some sound clips after we're done with it!

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EB89 Brigadier General 541 Rep 3,131 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia, NSW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e92 [0.00]	Hey SSR, I’ve been catching up on your videos on YT, and the collaboration with Simply Car Things, very informative and well made videos thank you. Is there a reason your crank hub is a two piece design with 4 pins to hold the outer sprocket onto the rest of the hub? Why not just make it all one piece? Is there a benefit to seperate the outer sprocket (I think it’s the water pump sprocket) and using 4 pins to stop it moving? Cheers
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Graves Sicario 1130 Rep 1,248 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Fort Stewart iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Quick question. I have read that the 2018 Competition models don't need a crank hub upgrade unless they are pushing high HP numbers (700) because they have a locking washer of sorts that keeps the bolt from backing out and the hub spinning. Is there truth to this? __________________ Ryan King 2018 M3 ZCP
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mpower3o2 Lieutenant 61 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2017 AP M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (6)	Just got the SSR Hub Fix and car starts tear down today! Does anyone have info on how deep you have to drill into the crank for the pins? I saw 6mm just to confirm. Wanting to know for myself as this is getting installed by an experienced BMW technician.
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SSR Performance BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 635 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: S55 -F80 / N54 -135i / N55-535 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	This beautiful M4 GTS just got dropped off at SSR HQ in Orange County, CA for a full Stage 2 Power pack along with our upgraded SSR Performance 4 Pin Crank Hub Upgrade! Our stage 2 power pack includes SSR Downpipes, SSR Intakes, and SSR Chargepipes paired along with a Protuning Freaks Bootmod3 Stage 2 tune. Eventually he will be returning for a full E85 Custom tune that will be done by none other than Cary Jordan, right here on our in house mustang dyno! This car is going to be going from stock to savage real quick! Will try and post up some sound clips after we're done with it!
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