[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by sly1types

I think it all comes down to what the OP wants to do with the car. If you are wanting a fast street car, its hard to beat a tuned 340. If you are going to track the car a decent amount, start with a M3.

Good advice! M3 / M4 is a dream on the track!

Mike

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by sly1types

I think it all comes down to what the OP wants to do with the car. If you are wanting a fast street car, its hard to beat a tuned 340. If you are going to track the car a decent amount, start with a M3.

Agreed

[ishowerinjager]

Originally Posted by insanecoder

Then I would say stay stock or go with MPPSK as a mild tune take care of maintenance religiously.. 6,000mi oil changes .. tranny oil change every 50,000mi .. change diff oil into schedule as well
I mean its no surprise MPPSK torque of 369 ftlb on the auto stays within torque ratings of say the ZF 8HP50 rated at 369 ftlb.. its purposely staying within rated #s

the second gen is rated to 500ftlb

[insanecoder]

Originally Posted by ishowerinjager

the second gen is rated to 500ftlb

8HP50 is rated to 500 Nm not ftlb..
500Nm ~ 370 ftlb

[ishowerinjager]

Originally Posted by insanecoder

8HP50 is rated to 500 Nm not ftlb..
500Nm ~ 370 ftlb

You are correct sir!