Legaskull Nanee

Good point but from a roll (especially a higher MPH) I don't think it the lack of tq would hinder the 3 series that badly.

I like both cars, I just want to see some video either way

justinwrock

My friend and I talk about this quite a bit - the E46M3 in the quarter mile vs 60-130.


Seems that they don't quite have the suspension geometry to put all that power down to the ground in the quarter, and just spin quite a bit at launch. The majority of the high-powered forced induction M3s are running low 11s in the mid 130s! IMO, should be in the 10s.

Now 60-130, thats a different story...

moosejaw

Guys the last time we invited some N54/N55 guys over
It didn't turn out so well and the thread was deleted.
Just race and see who is faster.

I personally dont want to see another 335i vs all AMGs debate like the last time.
It was really obnoxious with a 3 series guy comparing his car to the CL Coupe bc the CLK Coupe didn't measure up to his standards.

I can tell you a E46 M3 vs C32/C55 is a drivers race. A blown E46 325i with 440 to the wheels would put it over 510 crank hp. Maybe 300-350 lbs difference between a E55K and a 3 series. The AA kit don't put out a lot of boost tho' i think like 8lbs at the most. So they will give out on top end.

Hey BMW N00bs do you know my fake doctor buddy aka Slick44 on Bimmerfest?

Legaskull Nanee

I don't drive either car so I'm a neutral party. Have been a forum onlooker for years even got banned a few times (no that isn't a joke). All I'm saying is this E46 is apparently no joke and would definitely stack up quite nicely against a STOCK e55 possibly even tip toeing away. That being said, I'm all but certain any modded 55k would wax this thing pretty well.

Also your 300-350 lbs weight difference seems noticeably off unless supercharger kit adds a ton of extra lbs which could be possible.

Legaskull Nanee

Like I said I'm just in for some footage.

AKnight55

Those rear tires look like skinnies bro.. Good luck putting all that power to the ground

moosejaw

you are correct E46's curb weight check in at 3400 lbs, i thought it was more like 3600 like the C32. E55's curb weight (without pano) are 3,900 lbs.
A SC on a E46 could add 100lbs +/-

moosejaw

How did you fare against these cars?

cahiil55k

Peak hp doesn't mean much without a good hp curve (which the orange frankenstein 325ci does not have). Also, they used STD correction factor. STD and DIN correction factors are for dyno queens. Lastly, 0-60 in almost 5 seconds and 0-124 in nearly 15 is not going to eat many AMGs on this forum.

CharlyE500

Slick might be in SL55 section now

AMG EATR

you're measuring that on your stop watch? LOOL!! if you're blind (or deaf), then let me tell you that I was rolling into the throttle and I did not launch on that pull.


Those pulls were also done on 19's and low profile tires which wouldn't allow me to start in 2nd gear without breaking traction.

Like I said, if any of you guys are local just shoot me a PM. not sure why you're butt hurt .

Cylinder Head

iTrader: (1)

Regardless, against anything but a bone stock 55k you'd be walked. Your car is very nice and it looks like you've put some good work into her, but this forum (particularly the 55k and V12TT guys) is full of monsters.

johnnyblaze

MRAMG1

Yeah think, wrong rear valance, wrong exhaust, look deeper and you will see.

I would LOVE to meet him in my lonely S600

MRAMG1

Oh my 316lb/ft of torque, what would I do, cylinder hold me please as I am soooooooo afraid

Please tell me you are in the tri state area

aghakauve

This is my show plate

Nice so which ones were wins and losses? I ran a stage 1.5 and the stage 2. I took them both when I was basically stock. I only had cooling mods and a ECU tune. That alone brings out a lot for these 55k engines. I personally hope you run someone on here with some minor bolt on's or a stock one I'd like to see how it goes..

Wanting to know this as well..

Cylinder Head

iTrader: (1)

Doesn't your car make double that torque number? More than double?

As a side note you ever make it to the New Hope area? I just moved from there and miss it.

bnzuovr

OK SO WHATS IT DO IN THE 1/4MILE AGAIN??????

moosejaw

AMG ETR is in the Metro Toronto Area
Let him and Benz Addict meet up and race
Im curious to see the outcome

cmusngi

LOL! Get 'em Kauve! Was that Ted driving the BMW?



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AMG EATR

That's to the wheels FYI and I weigh about ~3000 lbs with all the reduction - How about I pay for your gas to come over to this side of the border if you beat me with your S600.

Fair?

Still waiting for him to shoot me a PM .

Have not done a 1/4 - as stated before, The E46 rear end is not built for launching.

aghakauve

Yea that was Ted driving he uses me as a tester hahaha..

zneB-sedecreM

Damn, a little 3 Series got everyone wound up on here. BMW guys have big mouths, always have always will. This is nothing new here.
BTW, I think it's stupid to put any other brand name of a car if your car isn't that brand car, MB/AMG included. Because when you happen to lose, what else are you probably talking out of your ***.

cahiil55k

Fine, you rolled into it at the beginning for a second but your 62-124mph still falls short. Nothing I said indicates that my butt is hurt, but you on the other hand are starting to show your true colors. Anyway, if you're happy with your STD-corrected dyno numbers, that's all that matters.

skratch77

well here is my car with stock boost pulley in 90d weather

I have never lost to a bmer and pulled 10 cars on a maxed out 335 on race gas after I modded my car.