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I wouldn't think a short shifter would add anything to forward motion time,
other than "feeling" more "snicky-er". CDV remove/replace may make the
first gear clutch engagement, (and higher gear changes), smoother or feel
quicker, but speed shifting is not rec'd. As for "chipping" it, I doubt it will
have any real impact other than denting your wallet. The 2.5 engine is
the basic hold back, imo, and not easy to rod or make it go better.
We have an '01 3.0 X5 with 5 spd, and it hauls azz, fwiw.
GL,mD
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