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      10-21-2018, 01:55 AM   #1
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Another Blown JB4 Motor

For those of you guys still running the JB4, be careful! https://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=23877061

Or a BM3 https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2#post23879682 I don't believe the BM3 applies to the E70. But for those present/future owners who may consider modifying...

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For those of you guys still running the JB4, be careful! https://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=23877061
Guy has shop install JB4.
8 days later, reports engine has seized.

I've been running my JB4 for 777 days, including numerous track events with no issues.
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Guy has shop install JB4.
8 days later, reports engine has seized.

I've been running my JB4 for 777 days, including numerous track events with no issues.
That has to give you peace of mind. Ever do any dyno time to fine tune it?
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