06-29-2023, 06:44 AM | #1 |
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n20 BM3 Stage 2 / XHP Questions
I have a 328 X Drive which I did a full 2015 engine swap from a motor with the new timing chain guides that was pulled from a wrecked car, I have a K&N intake, Dinan Coils, Brisk racing plugs gapped at .022, Custom large core exhaust with muffler and resonator delete, I also have the lightest BMW M405 18" Rims (20lbs ea), and lightest grippy Tires Continental ExtremeContact DWS 21lbs (to greatly reduce rolling mass) and I recently added the BM3 Stage 1 93 Octane Tune as well as XHP Stage 2 with enhanced launch control. I plan to get an intercooler and downpipes so I can go stage 2 93 soon. TO ensure I have the right octane I use 108 booster in each fill up.
So far as a past Vette, Viper, Various exotics, Twin Turbo Lambo Owner - I'm TOTALLY IMPRESSED with this daily driver 4 banger AWD cars handling, comfort and performance!!! I have raced and beaten numerous stock 335's, 340's, Camaros, Mustangs, etc from dead stop as well as highway high speed runs and I have it all on my 4K 3 camera video system I also installed in my car so I can one day compile a cool race video to look back on. (I'm a 30+ year Digital Marketing, TV and Feature Film Producer and grew up with a father who drag raced and I love cars and love racing). So my question to this awesome online BMW community is what do I need to worry about with this Stage 1 93 octane tune / XHP and Stage 2 eventually as the most common weak points in these cars that could break once they are pushed more like this ? Is it true the head gaskets give out commonly? How strong are these 8 speeds if you constantly are gunning your car daily ? What else should I be concerned about? I would appreciate any of your experiences so I can possibly beef up any areas I need to so this is as reliable a daily as possible for me while being such a FUN car to drive? |
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