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      03-31-2013, 03:43 PM   #89
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Originally Posted by J-boogey View Post
I'm sure In time since were limited to MODS as of now for the F30, well be able to beat an e92 M3. My e92 335i would beat an M3 pretty damn bad.
No, N55s are not limited because of mods as similar FBO mods ala the N54 are all available (stg 2 tune; E85/race gas, DP, IC, Meth, etc.), and for all its tech (valvetronic, etc.) the N55 turbo is still supremely flow limited, as proven by tuners, and full FBO N55s are still struggling to make close to 400whp while comparably tuned N54s are miles ahead (obviously with more tuning R&D time) nearing or crossing the 500whp mark...for those looking to get that extreme. Don't even talk about comparing the top end of the N54 as it easily crushes the N55 in that respect.

I'm thinking it will take a next gen N55 or new powerplant to really up the ante for BMW and tuners. In the meantime, you can probably outrun an M3 in a straight line with an N55 with FBOs but I'd rather tune for balance and beat one on a road course. After all, if I wanted an outright drag monster I'd go american or AMG? otherwise, the car is still fun, fast, and the mileage puts a smile on my face
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