My supercharger has left the US of A!

Ducklakeview · Post by **Ducklakeview** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:40 am

mmm-five wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:29 am Mike, will it matter that the photo shows the kit in what looks like a 3 series engine bay?

Don't think so, as I was under the impression that the SC and PAS pump couldn't co-exist, according to the (lack of) info I could find, that pic shows that they can on an M54..

Mike

Monkeydonkeyratmagic · Post by **Monkeydonkeyratmagic** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:41 am

It can be done. I have nearly all the kit. The tank can't go in the usual spot and thus needs longer piping. I'm no hydraulic engineer and have no idea on the impact it'll have, esp if they are wider.

mjennings23 · Post by **mjennings23** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:55 am

Like I said when I came down Mike, they do these kits for the E46 with the same engine and hydraulic pump, you'll just need a longer belt than will come with the Z4 kit. I'm sure if.you email the manufacturer they'll have some info on belt length for the E46 kit

mjennings23 · Post by **mjennings23** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:57 am

Monkeydonkeyratmagic wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:41 am It can be done. I have nearly all the kit. The tank can't go in the usual spot and thus needs longer piping. I'm no hydraulic engineer and have no idea on the impact it'll have, esp if they are wider.

Arguably none, after all the only high pressure line is the feed from the pump to the rack.

For what it's worth I'm led to believe they are 16mm ID anyway, but I'm sure Mike can check that easily and get some replacement ordered up.

BMWZ4MC · Post by **BMWZ4MC** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:26 pm

She sounds like she’s truly a great Aunt - can she bring me a present from the USA too?

Monkeydonkeyratmagic · Post by **Monkeydonkeyratmagic** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:33 pm

mjennings23 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:57 am
Monkeydonkeyratmagic wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:41 am It can be done. I have nearly all the kit. The tank can't go in the usual spot and thus needs longer piping. I'm no hydraulic engineer and have no idea on the impact it'll have, esp if they are wider.
Arguably none, after all the only high pressure line is the feed from the pump to the rack.

For what it's worth I'm led to believe they are 16mm ID anyway, but I'm sure Mike can check that easily and get some replacement ordered up.

Fair enough. May try one from a 530i it's on the side it needs to go on these and in theory the pump will be the same.

jamie_z4 · Post by **jamie_z4** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:31 pm

That pic is from an e46 trust me I know I've had enough of em lol. The fan shroud from the viscous fan is a dead giveaway. The engine sits too close to the bulkhead for a z4 also.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:11 am

Great thread Mike. One stealthy quick Zed coming to a barrage near you.

Yorkie Z · Post by **Yorkie Z** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:25 am

Just remembered this thread for some reason. Do you have the supercharger fitted now?

Ducklakeview · Post by **Ducklakeview** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 1:20 pm

Not had a chance, it's still in London at the relatives.

Mike

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