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E46 M3 (2001-2006) Engine: S54 - Max Hp: 333 hp at 7,900 rpm / 262 lb/ft at 4,900 rpm
Total Produced: 45,000+ - Years Produced: 2001 to 2006.

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Old Thu, Sep-28-2006, 04:20:09 AM   #1
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Default Best performance mods?...Looking to spend 5K

I got a 04 m3 looking to see what peoples opinions are on the best performance mods for $5000 for a totally stock m3....any suggestions? Where should the first $5000 go?
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Nitrous/ Dif/ Intake/ Exhaust. You can prolly get those for 5k
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hmm like it except not really fan of the nos thx
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Well nitrous is going to be one of the best bang for the buck mods. If you want to stay away from nitrous, invest the 1k into some sway bars or an SSK
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Your car has plenty of power. Spend the money on a driver's school.
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Thats a down payment on a stroker rebuild or half of S/C
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uh I think the answer is obvious. It starts with a Krei and ends with a seige.
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or the package from Sean
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