C4 vs M5
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C4 vs M5
So I just bought a 2000 BMW M5 down in Argentina, diversifying assets out of USA etc
Theres a sweet late model black C4 coupe down there I'd love to snap up
They are asking $55k and Yes that is in USD, taxes are a beeotch there
Gonna offer $30k, I know its a lot of $ for a C4 but importing anything built after 1973 is impossible unless its brand new zero miles, then you have to deal w 100% tax. So a new Z06 is around $135k there
So getting back to the subject, My cousin will be driving the M5, I think it can smoke a stock C4
but I plan on adding a TC radiator, headers, exhaust, 4 point roll bar, maybe I can take some Lingentfelter heads & chip down there w me to help even things out
TC is a racing class down there, imagine a mix of NASCAR/sportscar/ and vintage racing and thats TC
So what else could I do to beat the M5 ?
Theres a sweet late model black C4 coupe down there I'd love to snap up
They are asking $55k and Yes that is in USD, taxes are a beeotch there
Gonna offer $30k, I know its a lot of $ for a C4 but importing anything built after 1973 is impossible unless its brand new zero miles, then you have to deal w 100% tax. So a new Z06 is around $135k there
So getting back to the subject, My cousin will be driving the M5, I think it can smoke a stock C4
but I plan on adding a TC radiator, headers, exhaust, 4 point roll bar, maybe I can take some Lingentfelter heads & chip down there w me to help even things out
TC is a racing class down there, imagine a mix of NASCAR/sportscar/ and vintage racing and thats TC
So what else could I do to beat the M5 ?
Drifting
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What year?
Punch and stroke the motor. You will not have much problem after that. If you want to pull hard on him, then add a SC or N20.
However, that is tooooo much $ for a C4 in any area of the world (just my .02).
Punch and stroke the motor. You will not have much problem after that. If you want to pull hard on him, then add a SC or N20.
However, that is tooooo much $ for a C4 in any area of the world (just my .02).
Drifting
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I don't think there is currently a turbo kit, but one is in the works. Here is a recent thread about that very subject.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-f...n-the-way.html
Also here is another thread where one owner installed a turbo successfully and posted dyno results.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-f...ltx-355-a.html
Crazy power and yes, the M5 would be no problem after this.
As for SC, they don't have the lag, but I don't think they make this kind of power. I'm no forced induction expert, so I'll wait for others to chime in on needing different internals.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-f...n-the-way.html
Also here is another thread where one owner installed a turbo successfully and posted dyno results.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-f...ltx-355-a.html
Crazy power and yes, the M5 would be no problem after this.
As for SC, they don't have the lag, but I don't think they make this kind of power. I'm no forced induction expert, so I'll wait for others to chime in on needing different internals.
Last edited by Andrew; Dec 2, 2008 at 07:11 PM.
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$55 K for a C4? The suspense is killing me, why is this a better deal than buying one here for $10-$12K? If $40,000 is too painful for you to hold on to, I will give you my address to send the check.
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THe other alternative is dumping $35k into my 68 roadster and taking that down, but I dont want to drive a roadster down there
Coupes are much better for there
There is another way that I may try
Coupes are much better for there
There is another way that I may try
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Also, what C4 is in consideration? What makes you think that M5 will even keep up with a C4 Vette? HP numbers? That don't matter. As well, if you have $35K to spend, I ran across a Calloway Twin Turbo (C4) for sale in C4's for sale for around $30K. Maybe that would keep up with that smok'n M5.
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If it's an Lt4 car your looking at, you can out-accelerate him. The e39 is no slouch, if he gets the jump it will be a while until you pass him.
Buying mods will definitely help the car move. The roll bar wont do much, thats just for your safety though.
Buying mods will definitely help the car move. The roll bar wont do much, thats just for your safety though.
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I would put my money on the M5 against the C4. I definitely believe the M5 will out handle and out brake the C4. Sorry guys.
I am a C4 owner so please don't kill me for typing this.
but if you are paying that much for a C4, you should be able to keep up with a jet.
I am a C4 owner so please don't kill me for typing this.
but if you are paying that much for a C4, you should be able to keep up with a jet.
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