Garage recommendations to fit supercharger
- Thread starter gr3mlin
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Liverpool
You thought about doing it yourself? It's quite easy and you'll learn a bit about the car which is always helpful. 
It should come with very detailed instructions, and if anything like ESS, it's a pretty easy job. The hardest part was running the intercooler lines, which I am not sure your kit has?
It should come with very detailed instructions, and if anything like ESS, it's a pretty easy job. The hardest part was running the intercooler lines, which I am not sure your kit has?
Vanne said:You thought about doing it yourself? It's quite easy and you'll learn a bit about the car which is always helpful.
It should come with very detailed instructions, and if anything like ESS, it's a pretty easy job. The hardest part was running the intercooler lines, which I am not sure your kit has?
I still might attempt it myself, instructions are pretty good. There is an appeal in just getting it done vs. Having car off the road for a while (it’s my daily driver and I’d have to do the work in dads garage)
Maybe speak to Autobahn Racing? BMW Specialist who have quite a few race cars? They're based in Halesowen (Bham)
https://www.autobahnservicing.co.uk/motorsport/
Not a BMW specialist, but Rogue Motorsport also do a lot of race cars, engine swaped conversions, had 2GR V6 Charged MR2 in the Britcar which was pretty cool. Also they're really nice bunch. https://www.roguemotorsport.com
https://www.autobahnservicing.co.uk/motorsport/
Not a BMW specialist, but Rogue Motorsport also do a lot of race cars, engine swaped conversions, had 2GR V6 Charged MR2 in the Britcar which was pretty cool. Also they're really nice bunch. https://www.roguemotorsport.com
Barrett.d said:
What ever option is cheaper, I often fly to the states so can pick it up personally if needed. I explored the ESS kit a few years ago with the Gen1 kit where they locked out the valvetronic, Glad to see with the gen 3 all the niggles have been sorted.
after removing mine twice for service / upgrade reasons i absolutely kick myself for paying someone hundreds to install this.... time consuming but not difficult at all. In my case i had a two year warranty if i got it installed at an approved centre which i actually used when the S/C spat its guts out so i guess when i think about it, it paid for itself as the blower in my case is over 2k.
Apart from rod bearings and a general service , what other work is needed before installing a supercharger. Does the clutch need uprating or is oem up to the job ? Also drive shafts , diff . Or any other bits that need uprating apart from brakes and suspension? Ess 525 needs to happen in the summer , just need to know how much more I need to spend on other bits
Barrett.d said:
I'm always surprised the gearbox gets no mention in these s/c conversions given the ZF S6-37 trans we have is rated to a max of 273lbf-ft, and whilst it is fitted to a 320d or 520d it was not fitted to any 30d variants which comftably exceed this torque limit as would a blown s54 :?
Barrett.d said:Thanks for the reply
Was wondering what I could "get away with " . Is the gearbox something that needs doing prior to install or something that can be left until the old one fails ? What are the uptions regarding uprating the gearbox ? Thanks
No idea really I'm afraid. I think most just use the stock unit and hope for the best?