Originally Posted by
az3579
You do know that there is an infamous dip in power around 4k, right? I think there is a fix for it in the form of a software update. Perhaps this, and the combination of potential VANOS seals being needed is what is causing your "lack" of torque.
Mine has decent pickup, but dips between 3-4k rpm where it seems like nothing is happening, then it picks up strong again and pulls fine 'till redline. I need to get this update done and do my seals as it hasn't been done yet on this car.
Also keep in mind that the 328i is a different car with different characteristics. For example; just yesterday, I went on a spirited drive with my buddy who bought my S50 E30. I thought he was going to be hard to keep up to, but I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that I had absolutely no problem keeping up (even had to let off a few times), even though the car didn't feel all that fast. The feeling is quite different, and the E30 definitely feels a lot more lively. It's a different car, I don't expect it to feel the same. The point is, just because it doesn't feel the same doesn't mean it isn't as quick.