E34 535i manual feels very slow? Just me?

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  • Exodus_2pt0
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    Only 138k on the car (engine vin matches vehicle), so I would think that compression shouldn't be an issue.

    No miss, just slow. Stock diff, this car is pretty much unmolested other than coilovers.

    I'm curious if I am just expecting too much.

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  • Kozworth
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    Compression test. Might just be a worn engine. So it doesn't miss or anything like that? Just feels sluggish?

    What diff is there in it aswell?

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  • Exodus_2pt0
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    E34 535i manual feels very slow? Just me?

    Just traded out the 5.0 E30 for a low mileage E34 535I with 5 speed trans.

    It feels very slow, I understand that it SHOULD feel slow considering my last vehicle. However when I am having to punch it to keep up with minivans from a light, something doesn't seem right.

    Also, there is no power curve, or a very flat one. It seems to pull best below 3k, which still isn't much. I have heard that the m30 loves revs, which this one struggles. Does any of this sound normal?

    I have a feeling the cat may be clogged, but I want to get some opinions before I go tearing into it.
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