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      12-10-2010, 08:58 AM   #64
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Originally Posted by chickdr View Post
Still doesn't cut it for me. The motor in the 1M should be something special(even if just 20-30hp more than the other N54 variants).
Agree, I don't think the engine is nearly as rugged as the S54, the HPFP not withstanding, the wastegates are known to be an issue, the excessive carbon buildup due to the direct injection is another issue and the throttle response isn't nearly equal to what the N/A M engines have been.
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