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      05-14-2012, 03:14 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by jprooney View Post
The rumor is that the next M3 is going to have a modified version of the N55 so it can worst! Also i have had both engines and believe me the N55 has less lag and its faster than the N54 in Stock conditions, not even to mention a 135i N55 DCT with PPK Stage 2 its faster than a M Coupe in straights. I also have had confirmation from different countrys BMW Techs that the N55 is a better engine
Why would it have to be stage 2? My car is not broken in yet, so I really don't know what can do with the PPK. I suspect that until 1200 miles is reached, locking out launch control is not the only thing BMW does to protect the engine against excessive flogging while it is still tight.
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