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BMW M2 G87 vs M4 G82: Which Is the Better Track Car to Modify?

BMW M2 G87 vs M4 G82: Which Is the Better Track Car to Modify? Both run S58 derivatives. Both are phenomenal track cars in stock form. The question of which to build on depends more on your priorit...

BMW M3 G80 Stage 1 Build List: Best Bang-for-Buck Upgrades Under $5,000

BMW M3 G80 Stage 1 Build List: Best Bang-for-Buck Upgrades Under $5,000 You have a G80 M3. You have a $5,000 budget. Here's how to spend it. This is the build list that gives you the maximum improv...

Best BMW M3 G80 Exhaust Systems: Full Buyer's Guide (2021-2025)

Best BMW M3 G80 Exhaust Systems: Full Buyer's Guide (2021-2025) The G80 M3 is one of the most modifiable BMWs ever made. The S58 engine responds well to exhaust work, and the difference between sto...

BMW M3 Competition vs M3 CS: Which Needs More Aftermarket Work?

Two M3s, Two Starting Points The G80 M3 Competition and M3 CS share the same S58 engine bay, but they're tuned and equipped differently from the factory. Understanding where each car starts helps y...

Best BMW M3 G80 Exhaust Systems: Full Buyer's Guide (2021-2025)

BMW M3 G80 Exhaust: What You're Actually Working With The G80 M3 runs the S58 engine -- a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six making 503 horsepower in Competition trim. It's a great engine, and BMW gav...

BMW G80 M3 Exhaust Guide: What Actually Transforms the S58 Sound

There's a version of the G80 M3 that makes people stop mid-sentence in a parking garage. You've heard it on YouTube, at cars and coffee, maybe from the seat of a friend's car. It doesn't sound lik...