Quote:
Originally Posted by 7to3_enthusiast
Boost actually doesn't add that much more peak stress to a bottom end. You'd be surprised to find that you'll stress an engine rods and crank from trying to add 1,000 more RPMs than you will adding a few pounds of boost. Of course if you can always get out of hand with adding power, but that's not what I'm going for here.
|
It adds different stress. BMW engines are largely built to withstand revs within reason. The big problem on the M54 is the lack of an oil pump chain guide/tensioner.