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Originally Posted by andrewwynn
Reminding me of the biggest "improvement" last decade in BMW engines; Valvetronic.
Amazing tech HP gains almost like a small turbo but holy crap complicated.
I was very much hoping to find our next car without it just from repair and maintenance standpoint.
It was leading me towards 35d option in 12-14 year range.
We ended up with 50i; turns out the original N63 motor, to lower complication, BMW left of Valvetronic. Woot woot.
9% less HP; I'll take that trade off still has 400.
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Interesting fact about early N63 lacking Valvetronic, didn't know that.
I totaly agree with your asesement as Valvetronic is more efficient on NA engines.