M50 / M52 bhp
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What sort of power are these conversions putting out?
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wullie325i
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i think they are both about 194 bhp with the m52 having more torque
putting the inlet manifold + throttle body from a 2.5 m50 onto the m52 should see around 210 bhp maybe more when re mapped
putting the inlet manifold + throttle body from a 2.5 m50 onto the m52 should see around 210 bhp maybe more when re mapped
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Dave_M3
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Dan had 243bhp on his 2.8 with the manifold, cams and still to be re-mapped 
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Can someone explain to a moron like me what difference extra torque will make. They put out the same power but one is quicker no?
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Dave_M3
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both may have the same peak power as the 328 doesn't really have any advantage in the top end due to being restricted so much.
But, due to being a 2.8 and displacement always being a winner, it has a wider torque-band and "more area under the power curve" hence being the quicker car.
Peak horse-power is useless if you haven't a useable rev-range.
But, due to being a 2.8 and displacement always being a winner, it has a wider torque-band and "more area under the power curve" hence being the quicker car.
Peak horse-power is useless if you haven't a useable rev-range.
M42 rightness above 6500rpm, nobody can hear you scream