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title: "A driver's record of one extensively modified BMW."
url: https://bavarianfalcon.com/
description: "The Bavarian Falcon documents a modified BMW, performance upgrades, dyno data, road notes, photos and video dispatches."
---

# A driver's record of one extensively modified BMW.

FIELD NOTES / BUILD LOG / 2003-2006

> “She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid.”
>
> Han Solo

The links document the transformation of the Bavarian Falcon in reverse chronological order, with performance modifications, dyno results, road notes and a few side trips.

## Current file

**Engine**: 1995 M3 S50 3.0 litre

**Induction**: Dinan Vortech V2/SQ

**Boost**: 11.0 PSI

**Driveline**: ZF five-speed / 3.38 LSD

[Read the full modifications list ›](https://bavarianfalcon.com/performance_modifications.html)

FALCON WIRE

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From the garage

## About the Bavarian Falcon

This site follows the car as parts are fitted, tested and revised. Much of the early documentation began in enthusiast forums and was edited here into a practical chronological record.

[JUL 2005**The FMHE does its job**Intake temperatures, a canyon run and a better carbon-fibre hood.](https://bavarianfalcon.com/july_2005.htm)

[DYNO FILE**Power and torque data**Hub-dyno charts, correction notes and a comparison with the April 2004 run.](https://bavarianfalcon.com/dynodata.htm)

[ROAD FILM**Stalking the Stradale**Road video notes, camera gear and the old editing setup.](https://bavarianfalcon.com/video_gallery.html)