{"title":"Engine Misc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eExplore our Engine Misc collection, designed to cover the essential components and accessories that keep your performance engine running at its best.\u003c\/strong\u003e From sensors, pulleys, and timing hardware to engine dress-up parts and supporting accessories, this range brings together everything you need to complete, upgrade, or maintain your build. Featuring trusted brands such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eVibratechnics\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"570\"\u003ePowerflex\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eGates Racing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"610\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eForge Motorsport\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eMishimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, each product is engineered for quality, reliability, and performance. Whether you’re carrying out preventative maintenance, replacing worn components, or adding finishing touches to a tuned setup, our selection offers durable, track-proven solutions. Keep your engine operating smoothly and efficiently by choosing from our Engine Misc collection — ensuring performance, reliability, and confidence mile after mile.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hfe-crank-hub-capture-plate-bmw-s55-n55","title":"HFE Crank Hub Capture Plate | BMW S55 N55 Billet Retention Plate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Info pills --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 8px 0 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #111; color: #fff; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eHigh Flow Engineering\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f1f5f9; color: #111; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eBillet Aluminium\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f1f5f9; color: #111; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eEngine Reliability\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Short overview --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px; background: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHFE Billet Crank Hub Capture Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-engineered reliability upgrade for BMW \u003cstrong\u003eS55\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eN55\u003c\/strong\u003e engines, designed to prevent crank hub movement and crank bolt loosening under high load, hard shifting, or aggressive tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHFE Crank Hub Capture Plate – Secure Your S55\/N55 Crank Hub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BMW \u003cstrong\u003eS55\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eN55\u003c\/strong\u003e engines are known for crank hub slip, especially on tuned or aggressively driven vehicles. 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