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basscadet · 11-05-2013, 08:09 PM

I would be interested in having a technical discussion about what limitations there might be of the S55.

With the small Mitsubishi turbos already wheezing up to 18.9 psi on a stock M3/M4, is there any real hope of significant gains to be unleashed by the aftermarket?

For me this is an important issue as I do not feel that this car is going to be competitive in a straight line against the next gen C63 AMG, the Cadillacs, or even the Mustang in the power department. I don't think this car shed enough weight to make 430hp acceptable.

Thoughts?

11-05-2013, 08:09 PM	#1
basscadet Lieutenant 166 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (0)	Power potential limited? I would be interested in having a technical discussion about what limitations there might be of the S55. With the small Mitsubishi turbos already wheezing up to 18.9 psi on a stock M3/M4, is there any real hope of significant gains to be unleashed by the aftermarket? For me this is an important issue as I do not feel that this car is going to be competitive in a straight line against the next gen C63 AMG, the Cadillacs, or even the Mustang in the power department. I don't think this car shed enough weight to make 430hp acceptable. Thoughts? Last edited by basscadet; 11-05-2013 at 10:14 PM..
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