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      05-01-2018, 11:46 PM   #1
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How to Test Engine Health?

Hey guys I am pretty new to the f10 scene. I just bought a 2014 Comp m5 couple months ago.

I am going to be modding the car very soon since these cars have much more capability. My car has only 25k miles I am very meticulous about health and maintenance of all of my cars. I have done the standard inspections on the car prior to purchasing it.

Even though my car has 25k miles and all regular inspection in the PPI check out I wanted to know how else I can thoroughly test the health of the engine prior to modding. I want to make sure the engine is very healthy before I add power to it.

I know the Blackstone oil test and engine compression test but was hoping someone can shine some light if there are any other tests to truly know the 100% health of the engine.
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      05-02-2018, 12:13 AM   #2
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Hey guys I am pretty new to the f10 scene. I just bought a 2014 Comp m5 couple months ago.

I am going to be modding the car very soon since these cars have much more capability. My car has only 25k miles I am very meticulous about health and maintenance of all of my cars. I have done the standard inspections on the car prior to purchasing it.

Even though my car has 25k miles and all regular inspection in the PPI check out I wanted to know how else I can thoroughly test the health of the engine prior to modding. I want to make sure the engine is very healthy before I add power to it.

I know the Blackstone oil test and engine compression test but was hoping someone can shine some light if there are any other tests to truly know the 100% health of the engine.
Mod it and see what happens
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      05-02-2018, 06:22 AM   #3
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Pull it apart and crack test everything??

Just change all fluid and plugs and coils and mod away
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      05-02-2018, 11:03 AM   #4
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Pull it apart and crack test everything??

Just change all fluid and plugs and coils and mod away
You mean spark plugs and ignition coils?
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      05-02-2018, 11:19 AM   #5
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You can also dyno the car to see how it fairs within the stock power range.
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      05-03-2018, 11:28 PM   #6
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Seems like I am just going to do an oil test and compression test and just mod away. Already got my MSR intakes and Downpipies!!!
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