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      05-12-2010, 08:20 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by m_thompson View Post
It has the same 230 HP rating, but I am not convinced because of this difference: "Lower compression ratio (10:1) via modified combustion chamber and pistons".
The N51 has the 3 stage intake manifold to compensate for that. So who knows, it may even put out slightly more than the N52... only BMW can tell.
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