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      12-13-2013, 06:05 PM   #25
TheSt|G
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Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3
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Originally Posted by IEDEI View Post
it doesn't have more lag....no evidence anywhere to support that! I've driven all 3 engines in several different cars now and I like the n55 best....it acts less like a turbo engine and has a more dynamic range all around IMO. very very smooth. Have you driven an n55?
Yup and the N54. Definitely prefered the N54. Both were considered before I went 128i. Money wasn't the issue(as it should be apparent based on the mod list), I just don't like the throttle response, power curve, reliability, heat, weight, and all the other assorted fun that comes with a turbo engine.

Also pretty clear which one BMW prefers for more serious application seeing as it wound up in the 1M.
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