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02-17-2017, 03:31 PM | #24 |
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This thread has really gone off the rails.
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Haha... we're just having a little fun. Besides, do you want to deny the boys a little eye candy?
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02-17-2017, 07:51 PM | #30 |
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Recommend 2013 135is with either DCT or manual. The N55 has more reliability than the N54 and the 'is' has an additional radiator that helps keep the temps down. Small amount of incremental overboost over the standard N55 135i. 450 BHP is a big number though for this engine. Suspect you won't be able to build it to that level without getting yourself into perpetual high $ repairs as it won't be reliable.
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The biggest thing i think im kinda of contemplating is whether to go with the n54 motor which responds better to mods in exchange for the dct transmission and reliability of the n55. The 450whp is more of a goal towards having more fun with the car when the weather is nice, and downtune when the weather is crap. Dont get me wrong 300hp is a fun goal but common, once the boost bug bites you start iching for a little more Hence the initial post what set up do you prefer and why hahaha im just trying to find the platform for me to really build on. |
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See this is what i mean, my speed6 i felt like i had to give it an arm and a leg to get it close to 300hp at the crank! I got the car with high hopes, found cyl.3 low on compression, thing sounded like a tractor, rebuilt the motor.. put it back together, only for my luck to have it that 2nd gear started to pop out under load.. Dont get me wrong i love mazdas and i want to build a rx7 fc as a drift project in a few years, but for now i want a fun DD .. that also has 400whp. |
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If only you knew how hard iv been working towards this dream man, believe it or not but building a 450Whp car, making it look clean for car shows is all part of the plan. I hope that once i get the car i can also get a gopro and start doing time lapse videos with it via builds, drives and etc haha.
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