"JRC702" > wrote in message
...
> What is the point of putting a performance intake on a M30 motor? You will
> still have only have 2 valves per cylinder, that weak camshaft and valve
> train
> and too many other issues to list to ever allow this motor to be able to
> get
> out of it's own way.
> If you want any performance, you need to start with at least an M50 motor.
> This is a 6 cylinder car that still has an ingition cap & rotor. Your
> options
> are severely limited.

An M50? You're kidding right? That engine has only a 2.5 liter! The M30 with
its 3.5 liter (ah, that's 1000cc bigger) puts out more horses ( 208 hp stock
vs. M50 189hp - both US versions) and more importantly, more torque (225
ft-lb stock vs. M50 184 ft-lb).

However, I will agree that adding performance parts, outside maybe a chip,
will probably not make your car that much faster. If you really want more,
save your money and get an M5....