Probably a dumb question, longevity and mods

ItsHectic · 02-23-2014, 08:09 AM

Seeing as though I have decided to never sell my car and I want to do some performance mods, naturally I wonder if it will reduce the lifespan of the engine?
Are their particular mods I should stay away from in regards to this, will it even matter?

135Pats · 02-23-2014, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ItsHectic

Seeing as though I have decided to never sell my car and I want to do some performance mods, naturally I wonder if it will reduce the lifespan of the engine?
Are their particular mods I should stay away from in regards to this, will it even matter?

In absolute terms? Sure, you are putting more load on every component. In realistic, day to day terms? No, you are not hurting the motor if the tuning is sound. Basic bolt on type stuff in many ways makes your car more efficient, if anything.

johngrossi · 02-23-2014, 12:37 PM

Assuming you aren't going all out, just basic bolt ons and tunes; I wouldn't worry about premature failure of components.

All you need to do is keep up with maintenance intervals for a tuned vehicle and you keep running strong.

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johngrossi Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2011 135i e82 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	Assuming you aren't going all out, just basic bolt ons and tunes; I wouldn't worry about premature failure of components. All you need to do is keep up with maintenance intervals for a tuned vehicle and you keep running strong. __________________ PE exhaust, tints...more to come
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