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5-Series (E12,E28, E34, E39, E60)Chat relating to the BMW 5-Series of all generations. Specific models include: BMW 518, BMW 520, BMW 520i, BMW 530i, BMW 528i, BMW 530i, BMW 518i, BMW 524d, BMW 525i, BMW 525e, BMW 528e, BMW 540i, BMW 535i, BMW 520d, BMW 525td, BMW 525d, BMW 530d, BMW 525i/xi, BMW 530i/xi. (BMW 5-Series Forum)
"Initial testing of the M30 turbo kits reveals that over 400 rear wheel horsepower is achievable from a stock 3.4L M30 motor with the stock engine management system. This compares favorably to an e39 M5 that manages about 325 rear wheel horsepower from its advertised 400hp".
How come we don't hear alot about turbo-charging the 5 series?
A. Is this possible?
B. Is turbo-charging best realized at diesel engines?
C. Is it a Saab and a Volvo thing?
D. Is the M3/M5 our only answers to the Swedish engineers-among others?
Can anyone supply us with some charts to some exclusive BMW mods?
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