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      12-11-2013, 07:47 PM   #56
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Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen View Post
And then we have this crap of "Well my N54 makes just as much power with a tune and bolt ons".

Seriously?

We are talking about an out of the box car with a full warranty that will likely put down 400-430whp. Great, an N54 with downpipes, tune, FMIC, TBE MIGHT crack 400whp. But are we assuming the aftermarket is just going to ignore this S55 which sounds like an N54 dialed up to 11?

I foresee this car being comically easy to crack 500whp. Should only take a tune and TBE, about $1500-1800. Sounds good to me.
I agree with you on the part of having a complete package that is covered under warranty making as much power as a 335 with bolt-ons.

However, I think 400-430rwhp for the stock M3 is exaggerating it a bit. I know BMW has been underrating it's engines, but I think 430rwhp is way off. I'd say 380-390rwhp is more likely where it's going to be.

And regarding modding the M3 I think it will cost much more than $1500-$1800 for a tune and TBE. Keep in mind there's a premium vendors will charge just for the M badge even though same parts for the 135 or 335 will cost half as much.
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