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      03-10-2012, 01:20 AM   #8
flinchy
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Drives: E82 135i
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Originally Posted by _Ryan_ View Post
I need a hatch, hence the lack of 135i.

I've seen stat write off 135's for 15k, wouldn't spend more than 7 on a long motor.

Be interested to see the new SC kit.

I have never seen 10% drivetrain loss on a rwd car, but I would love it if this thing starts at 180rwkw, and the lack of boost/power delivery makes it feel like less!
i'm not expecting 180 at the wheels.. but 165 minimum, 170 hopefully, would be rather nice. less than 150 or even 160 would make me believe stock power figures are far below 195 flywheel.

these motors pull smoothly from 1000-1500 rpm, til it flattens out around 6000-7000, you can idle up a hill (700rpm, no accelerator) even. it's pretty good for traffic, just stick it in first and don't do anything lol

reading some other forums atm (****** etc.) blown 3 series's getting 340-380hp at the wheels depending on the mods with the ARMA supercharger kits
then other replies saying it's not a very good kit... some say amazing etc. i'm just waiting for the MMW one, if it does come out it just means they're taking their time, which is a very good thing. i mean, their headers look unbelievable.

if you could get an N54 for $7k... well i'll be all over that!
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