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Hi all,
Im back again scheming about a supercharger, and i have a question for people in the know.
The ess 550 kit for e46 m3, will it fit our z4m's easily enough, and what kind of work is to be expected?
Reason being is i saw this kit on ebay for 5k,which to me sounds pretty reasonable, but theres always hidden costs etc.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203216864677
I'm so clueless I'm not even sure what i should be asking exactly lol. But would welcome any thoughts at all!
Thanks
Im back again scheming about a supercharger, and i have a question for people in the know.
The ess 550 kit for e46 m3, will it fit our z4m's easily enough, and what kind of work is to be expected?
Reason being is i saw this kit on ebay for 5k,which to me sounds pretty reasonable, but theres always hidden costs etc.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203216864677
I'm so clueless I'm not even sure what i should be asking exactly lol. But would welcome any thoughts at all!
Thanks
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For anyone interested. Seems i got my answer.
This was from ESS
"There are a lot of differences, so this is not really a cost effective
option vs buying a new Z4M kit I am afraid.
-Different software/injectors
-Z4M kit gets a completely new oil cooler system to make room for the
intercooler
-The intercooler is different in size and has tabs for the Z4M specific
oil cooler
-Intercooler plumbing is different
-Supercharger intake system is different
-Blow off valve is different"
This was from ESS
"There are a lot of differences, so this is not really a cost effective
option vs buying a new Z4M kit I am afraid.
-Different software/injectors
-Z4M kit gets a completely new oil cooler system to make room for the
intercooler
-The intercooler is different in size and has tabs for the Z4M specific
oil cooler
-Intercooler plumbing is different
-Supercharger intake system is different
-Blow off valve is different"
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I’ve pondered that too. Thanks for posting your findings
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I was toying with the idea of the ESS kit but decided to go down the CSL airbox and Supersprint exhaust manifold route. The whole reason the S54 motor has such a cult following is due to its special naturally aspirated qualities. Adding forced induction seems sacrilege to me now. You really harm the resale value, of lets face it, an appreciating classic.
E85 M, Aero Skirts and Hardtop
Schrick 288/280 Cams and Rockers
Karbonius Race Airbox
BMW Motorsport 4.1 FD
Supersprint Full System inc 100 Cell Cats
163M CSL Rims
Bilstein/Eibach B12
Recaro Sportster CS
Diagnostic scanning and coding in Essex
Schrick 288/280 Cams and Rockers
Karbonius Race Airbox
BMW Motorsport 4.1 FD
Supersprint Full System inc 100 Cell Cats
163M CSL Rims
Bilstein/Eibach B12
Recaro Sportster CS
Diagnostic scanning and coding in Essex
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Well thats issue im having too haha.GT Spec, wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 1:15 pm I was toying with the idea of the ESS kit but decided to go down the CSL airbox and Supersprint exhaust manifold route. The whole reason the S54 motor has such a cult following is due to its special naturally aspirated qualities. Adding forced induction seems sacrilege to me now. You really harm the resal
Have that internal conflict! But theres just something about the idea of 500hp or so. The more i get used to the car the more im looking for more power
Thinking back i just sold my 3.0i, and probably should have just kept it and turboed it! And kept the z4m stock. But too late
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GT Spec,
Also, off topic but id be interested to see your cupholder retrofit!
Also, off topic but id be interested to see your cupholder retrofit!
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Hey Lewis,lewis_jennings wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 5:32 pm GT Spec,
Also, off topic but id be interested to see your cupholder retrofit!
Will drop you a PM with the details
E85 M, Aero Skirts and Hardtop
Schrick 288/280 Cams and Rockers
Karbonius Race Airbox
BMW Motorsport 4.1 FD
Supersprint Full System inc 100 Cell Cats
163M CSL Rims
Bilstein/Eibach B12
Recaro Sportster CS
Diagnostic scanning and coding in Essex
Schrick 288/280 Cams and Rockers
Karbonius Race Airbox
BMW Motorsport 4.1 FD
Supersprint Full System inc 100 Cell Cats
163M CSL Rims
Bilstein/Eibach B12
Recaro Sportster CS
Diagnostic scanning and coding in Essex
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I didn’t say that!lewis_jennings wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 5:30 pmWell thats issue im having too haha.BMWZ4MC wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 1:15 pm I was toying with the idea of the ESS kit but decided to go down the CSL airbox and Supersprint exhaust manifold route. The whole reason the S54 motor has such a cult following is due to its special naturally aspirated qualities. Adding forced induction seems sacrilege to me now. You really harm the resal
Have that internal conflict! But theres just something about the idea of 500hp or so. The more i get used to the car the more im looking for more power
Thinking back i just sold my 3.0i, and probably should have just kept it and turboed it! And kept the z4m stock. But too late
Z4MC - heavily fettled for track use
Lotus Exige - sensible daily driver on the mods slippery slope
Westfield SEiW - in hibernation
Modified RS4 Avant - back in Blighty
S2000 GT - gone
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So you didnt!
Apologies, it seems this button Isnt working correctly and is quoting the wrong person whenever you press it
BMWZ4MC,
Apologies, it seems this button Isnt working correctly and is quoting the wrong person whenever you press it
BMWZ4MC,
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That’s ok - adding 200hp to my ///MC through supercharging wouldn’t seem like sacrilege at all
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Feels nothing like sacrilege here! oem like install in the engine bay.... exactly the same curves on the hp and Tq figures just moved a good few notches up the graph! The best mod ive ever done. EVER. would i do this again. Never... it was a one off but i'm glad i did! Cant wait to get back in the car in spring. Got absolutely nothing else to look forward too bar work so right now the idea of hot wheeling to work in summer feels immense.
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I agree. Great mod and becomes a total weapon. Wouldn’t do it again tho as it becomes harder to drive. I feel 450 would be good.Beedub wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:46 pmFeels nothing like sacrilege here! oem like install in the engine bay.... exactly the same curves on the hp and Tq figures just moved a good few notches up the graph! The best mod ive ever done. EVER. would i do this again. Never... it was a one off but i'm glad i did! Cant wait to get back in the car in spring. Got absolutely nothing else to look forward too bar work so right now the idea of hot wheeling to work in summer feels immense.
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yeah its just abit much but... with supporting mods it can just about deal with it.z4mcc wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 9:08 pmI agree. Great mod and becomes a total weapon. Wouldn’t do it again tho as it becomes harder to drive. I feel 450 would be good.Beedub wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:46 pmFeels nothing like sacrilege here! oem like install in the engine bay.... exactly the same curves on the hp and Tq figures just moved a good few notches up the graph! The best mod ive ever done. EVER. would i do this again. Never... it was a one off but i'm glad i did! Cant wait to get back in the car in spring. Got absolutely nothing else to look forward too bar work so right now the idea of hot wheeling to work in summer feels immense.
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