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Originally Posted by MichaelB1969
I would imagine so.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_S6-53_transmission
Designed to handle up to 443 lb-ft of torque.
I am no expert, but I assume BMW might apply a buffer to the max torque handled to ensure longevity. An ~8% buffer brings that figure very close to the 406 lb-ft of the base M3 for example.
Obviously, the G8X comp, CS and CSL models all have 479 lb-ft of torque, which is beyond what the manual transmission is rated to handle.
It is also noteworthy that while the M2 is down slightly on power to the G8X base, the torque figures are identical.
That all said, I have a manual G80 on the way! Will gladly sacrifice a bit of power for the added engagement and fun of the manual. But I don't plan on modding it as I think it's plenty of power for the street in stock form. |
you're correct the manual cannot handle as much power as the zf8.
but you can still mod it. you will need a specific tune that limits your torque though. lots of guys do this on the GTR forums to save their stock tranny's as the dct box is limited to around 600 ft/lbs before it starts to fail. guys will have 700-800whp and torque limited to 550... until they can afford an upgraded trans