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      10-05-2012, 09:52 AM   #131
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Originally Posted by Carl L View Post
I also agree with swamp2's comments on the power of this engine. Little chance makes just 414hp, and ZERO chance the redline will be sub-7k as doom and gloom merchant Uli keeps harping on about.

One point though, remember the 335i is a twin turbo setup not a single turbo. However, this does not alter the fact M divisions changes will be more than just a turbo swap.

Finally, as repeated ad nauseam (and not aimed at you NisFan as I liked you post), 414 in and of itself is plenty but at this price point it's an insult to not offer more power. (yes, clearly M3s are abut more than just raw power or I wouldn't be driving one yada yada yada)
"While its N54 predecessor uses parallel twin-turbochargers, the N55 uses a single twin scroll turbocharger."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_N55
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