GTO vs M3 vs SS/TC
12-20-2008, 01:03 PM
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the real question is it a late model M3??? (E92 I think)....If so, just bend over now..(115 mph traps out the box). But you said header (singular) so I'm assuming it's an E46...they're slow, should be a good run
12-20-2008, 05:04 PM
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There is no race he posted this to stir up **** from the previous thread that was locked! 
Nice try tho.
But to help out here the M3 comes factory with headers so if they did upgrade them it can yield between 5 to 15 rwhp. Exhaust can be tricky as some companies advertise a M3 exhaust and its just the muffler. Seeing how its a 3.2 six cylinder with a true duel 2 1/4 inch piping there's not really a need to go bigger. The tune depends on the headers for me to say weather it'll add anything or just turn off a CEL. And the biggest single waste of money for an M3 is an intake! The car already has a fully fuctional factory cold air/ram air intake straight from BMW so anything else is a waste of money. Maybe a drop in and an elbow replacement but thats as far as you need to go.
Hope this help.
Nice try tho.But to help out here the M3 comes factory with headers so if they did upgrade them it can yield between 5 to 15 rwhp. Exhaust can be tricky as some companies advertise a M3 exhaust and its just the muffler. Seeing how its a 3.2 six cylinder with a true duel 2 1/4 inch piping there's not really a need to go bigger. The tune depends on the headers for me to say weather it'll add anything or just turn off a CEL. And the biggest single waste of money for an M3 is an intake! The car already has a fully fuctional factory cold air/ram air intake straight from BMW so anything else is a waste of money. Maybe a drop in and an elbow replacement but thats as far as you need to go.
Hope this help.
12-20-2008, 05:27 PM
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Damn,I mean darn, a ceramic coated flux capasitor? I am gonna ask my dad for one for my big wheel.
maybe your dad can talk to my dad and tell him to do mine like that.
Mine is still at only neg 2 in the quarter....does that make your big wheel faster than all big wheels?
maybe your dad can talk to my dad and tell him to do mine like that.
Mine is still at only neg 2 in the quarter....does that make your big wheel faster than all big wheels?
12-20-2008, 06:37 PM
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There is no race he posted this to stir up **** from the previous thread that was locked! Nice try tho.
But to help out here the M3 comes factory with headers so if they did upgrade them it can yield between 5 to 15 rwhp. Exhaust can be tricky as some companies advertise a M3 exhaust and its just the muffler. Seeing how its a 3.2 six cylinder with a true duel 2 1/4 inch piping there's not really a need to go bigger. The tune depends on the headers for me to say weather it'll add anything or just turn off a CEL. And the biggest single waste of money for an M3 is an intake! The car already has a fully fuctional factory cold air/ram air intake straight from BMW so anything else is a waste of money. Maybe a drop in and an elbow replacement but thats as far as you need to go.
Hope this help.
Nice try tho.But to help out here the M3 comes factory with headers so if they did upgrade them it can yield between 5 to 15 rwhp. Exhaust can be tricky as some companies advertise a M3 exhaust and its just the muffler. Seeing how its a 3.2 six cylinder with a true duel 2 1/4 inch piping there's not really a need to go bigger. The tune depends on the headers for me to say weather it'll add anything or just turn off a CEL. And the biggest single waste of money for an M3 is an intake! The car already has a fully fuctional factory cold air/ram air intake straight from BMW so anything else is a waste of money. Maybe a drop in and an elbow replacement but thats as far as you need to go.
Hope this help.
The SS/TC makes ~290whp
I make ~390whp.
Everyone involved has been argueing weight/power and that I shouldn't beat either cars because mine is heavy. So we'll see tonight, I'm bringing a camera but it's my old ass one from the late 90's and there's no gaurentee it's gonna work right. One little shake and it screws the whole shot.
I'm interested more in the M3/TC race.
12-20-2008, 07:45 PM
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12-20-2008, 07:59 PM
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the roads cleared up? I see your from CT? what part? I live in CT and we got dumped 14 inches last night. I was out plowing all night. even if the roads are cleared theres still gonna be ice
12-20-2008, 08:00 PM
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I'm from the Central part, we got about 10 inches yesterday afternoon. We might postpone due to ice possibilties.
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12-20-2008, 08:04 PM
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Now if it were me running in this "race" it'd be up to the top end, no shutting off at 130 and that means 180 to 185. Thats IF the M really is flashed cause the first thing a re-flash does is get rid of the top speed limiter.
12-20-2008, 08:05 PM
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The M's gearing is where it makes up for it. That and the fact that if its re-flashed he's good 8000 or 8200 rpm depending on the flash. Now mine gives me to 105 in 3rd gear before it hits the limiter. From a roll on the highway is where the M is designed to be run.
Now if it were me running in this "race" it'd be up to the top end, no shutting off at 130 and that means 180 to 185. Thats IF the M really is flashed cause the first thing a re-flash does is get rid of the top speed limiter.
Now if it were me running in this "race" it'd be up to the top end, no shutting off at 130 and that means 180 to 185. Thats IF the M really is flashed cause the first thing a re-flash does is get rid of the top speed limiter.
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12-20-2008, 08:08 PM
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Still this time of year with the weather a race isn't exactly the best idea you gotta admit.
I've only raced a few times in my M. The most fun I had was shadowing a Carerra up to about 175 from I 70 to I 895 where he got off. I could pull up along side him but never had enough road to pass him. He looked.....upset.
12-20-2008, 08:10 PM
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Still this time of year with the weather a race isn't exactly the best idea you gotta admit.
I've only raced a few times in my M. The most fun I had was shadowing a Carerra up to about 175 from I 70 to I 895 where he got off. I could pull up along side him but never had enough road to pass him. He looked.....upset.
I've only raced a few times in my M. The most fun I had was shadowing a Carerra up to about 175 from I 70 to I 895 where he got off. I could pull up along side him but never had enough road to pass him. He looked.....upset.
12-20-2008, 08:14 PM
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Dude seriously think about it! If yo had snow even a couple days ago your gonna have run off from the grass to the road. Cars don't like hitting puddles at high speed! K&N drop in filter, Shark reflash, EURO catless headers. Thats about it nothing serious yet haven't had the money for what I want to do. I'm hoping this sumer maybe.
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