Thread: How much power can a 135i N55 transmission handle?l
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      11-26-2012, 04:30 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by cooler2442 View Post
The DCT can only handle a max of about 410whp and 470wtq. Manual can handle more.
Really......

Info I've read says the DCT is rated at 600Nm whereas the 6MT is only rated at 430Nm.

I know of a 135i in the UK where the gearbox gave up after 50k miles behind a remapped N55.


It's the reason BMW don't offer the manual trans bolted to the back of the 335d.
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