Which One 07 550i or 08 535i
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Originally Posted by Martin525i' post='674634' date='Sep 21 2008, 02:58 PM
I would do the 550. Turbos are notorious for problems.
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='674744' date='Sep 21 2008, 03:10 PM
Any 535's here having turbo problems?
perhaps the poster was referring to NON-bmw turbos
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It seems like it is a pretty even split.....
In going with the 535i and then putting in the Procede piggy back unit, I am gaining all the power without all the weight.
Anyone having issues with these units?
In going with the 535i and then putting in the Procede piggy back unit, I am gaining all the power without all the weight.
Anyone having issues with these units?
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alright i havent read any of the input any of the users have put in but your question. and my minds made up already. hands down the 535. why? GAS!!!!!! do ourself a favor and your wife and your piggy bank a favor. and plus i like the drive and feel of a 6 more then an 8. im just a 6 guy 
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535 better on gas more tunning potetial. the v8 sounds amazing though... puttin my ehxaust on tom so well c how she'll sound
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Originally Posted by s4iscool' post='674952' date='Sep 21 2008, 10:51 PM
550 no doub. nothing beats displacement and the V8 sound is addictive.
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Originally Posted by alpha12345' post='675015' date='Sep 22 2008, 12:23 AM
535 better on gas more tunning potetial. the v8 sounds amazing though... puttin my ehxaust on tom so well c how she'll sound
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='675024' date='Sep 22 2008, 12:30 AM
After having driven an M5 for 4 months, my current engine sounds like an I6 to me.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='675026' date='Sep 22 2008, 12:31 AM
Jesus, really? Hahahaha! And this is coming from somone who went from an I6, to a V10 to a V8. Who knew a V8 could sound like an I6!