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Old 04-01-2011, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RBYCC View Post
Totally agree...especially if you've had the experience of driving a new M103...!!!

What must also be considered is that the M103 was delivered with a 3.07 rear.
This compensates for the power advantage of the M104.

M103 much more simplistic and easier to maintain then a M104...
No variable cam timing, spark coils, wiring harness, etc...
The 2.6L variant of the M103 came with a 3.27 rear end, while the 3.0L version had the 3.07. At freeway speeds, I'm looking for another gear to shift to with the 3.27, but from a stop, the 3.27 makes sense for the smaller motor.
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