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Old 02-07-2023, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 7to3_enthusiast View Post
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.
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