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Originally Posted by Number 6
Even if you go for the 160 re-map you dont have to use the extra performance it gives you, But if you need to use it it is there. Makes overtaking a lot easier and less "Shall I, Shant I"moments . And another plus is if you do drive sedately you can get more MPG.
It also makes the car the car it should have been from the beginning Before BMW made them de-tune it so it didnt compete with their 3series  |
BMW didn't have it detuned. The M47 they fitted to the E39 and E46 of the era had the same power and torque output. When they released the TU version of the engine they produced more power as there were more changes to the engine than just the fuel system. The "160" map produces around 10bhp more than stock when ran on a calibrated dyno.