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This type of intercooler sucks during prolonged use, I have experience on the Audi platform. Yes the initial charge is much lower for a longer period of time but what happens is the water gradually heats up and causes the intake temps to rise. Once they get to a certain point there is no way to cool the water back down and let the intake temps cool down like letting the car sit on a traditional intercooler or taking it easy for a lap or two. Water takes a long while to cool down as well so once that point happens your track day is done
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09-13-2012, 06:39 PM | #135 |
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here's the F30 body chassis with the N55 /
other picts posted is from E90 chassis with N55 - -would like to see prodcution shots with the bumper off of the F80. be funny if a you find a hair blow dry'r under there. just as long as there's plenty of head room for more power from this engine - bueno. N55 F30
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But first, how can you say the price is near the GT-R which starts around 100k where this car will start around 60k? That's a nearly 40% difference and I can say I might be in the market for this vehicle and DEFINITELY not a GT-R due to the price alone. About the American muscle, I feel like a lot of people buy these high performance german cars and not their american counterparts because I feel like a lot of people are looking for the total package. Some American cars match these cars in performance but dont provide the total aural experience and luxury. How many times have we heard people complain about the cheap-o interior on american cars? Remember an M3 is not a go-fast machine, it's a highly emotional and high precision tool (or at least we expect it to be lol). My E46 M3 is dated as many "regular" cars have 333 horsepower now. To top it off it's a vert so its not the fastest car out there. But I don't get the same feeling driving my friend's Camaro that I get from driving mine. Its just different man. I'm not sure if I'll buy this new one though unless it gives me that same feeling. |
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NoNoNO. Like this: ![]() Now this is a proper sounding ///M power plant. When the intake is louder than the exhaust, its heaven!! Don't mind the valve cover......I took an S38 one with the COP's and cut the middle ones out and welded it back together...... ![]() T |
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Lovely. Thanks for the pics / details!
Sadness for the lack of an NA V8, but oh well. And wow, yes, cramped. ![]() Interested to see what the production engine bay looks like (if it'll be the same, or cleaned up and organized a bit). |
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has the M3 ever done us wrong? Ever? Its going to be amazing.
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If this resembles the final look, they need to go back and redesign. I don't like the fart can sound nor the backfire during shifts. I'll stay with my V8.
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Only 450 horsepower? It better be able to hit 550-600 with a tune. The m5 engine can hit 725 with minor bolt ons. My current e92 wis already faster than this thing if it only has 450 with minor weight savings. This could be a real disappointment. No V8 and only 30 more horsepower = downgrade in my mind not upgrade.
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Also, I am so glad it is a inline-6 because that is BMW tradition. ![]()
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