Answer from VF engeneering
12-01-2006, 12:37 PM
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Hi guys!
A week ago I wrote to VF to ask if they have already released the supercharge kit for 545i .
Their answer :
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Hello Alex,
Thank you for your interest in our Supercharger Systems. As you may be
aware the E60 545 Stage 1 Supercharger system is in development. We
currently have a E60 545 inhouse that we are using for long-term testing and
R&D. Pricing will be determined by the hardware included and time to develop
the system.
We are estimating a 40% increase over stock horsepower and are very excited
to work with this engine to see what power it will yield. I will save your
info and add you to our mailing list for any new updates my R&D give me. You
are always welcome to check the progress via our website,
www.bimmerforums.com, www.e46fanatics.com, etc.
Feel free to contact me at your convenience if you have any questions or
concerns.
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40% ... From 333 to 470 HP .
Only 105 HP/lt, like the stock CooperS .
Thus I guess the kit doesn't affect reliability .
But it will be Stage1 ... In the future there will be a stage2 ?
Now I have replied at the mail asking WHEN it will be released .
A week ago I wrote to VF to ask if they have already released the supercharge kit for 545i .
Their answer :
---------
Hello Alex,
Thank you for your interest in our Supercharger Systems. As you may be
aware the E60 545 Stage 1 Supercharger system is in development. We
currently have a E60 545 inhouse that we are using for long-term testing and
R&D. Pricing will be determined by the hardware included and time to develop
the system.
We are estimating a 40% increase over stock horsepower and are very excited
to work with this engine to see what power it will yield. I will save your
info and add you to our mailing list for any new updates my R&D give me. You
are always welcome to check the progress via our website,
www.bimmerforums.com, www.e46fanatics.com, etc.
Feel free to contact me at your convenience if you have any questions or
concerns.
-------------
40% ... From 333 to 470 HP .
Only 105 HP/lt, like the stock CooperS .
Thus I guess the kit doesn't affect reliability .
But it will be Stage1 ... In the future there will be a stage2 ?
Now I have replied at the mail asking WHEN it will be released .
12-01-2006, 01:11 PM
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I have a friend that works over at VF and I stopped by the shop last week to check it out. There was a lot of nice cars being worked on, I believe there was about 4 M3's getting super chargers installed. He showed me around the shop, which is very nice BTW, and he educated me about the SC kit for both the 545 and the 550.
It should be released any day now, and for the 550's it should be close to 500 HP with the kit on.
I can't wait
It should be released any day now, and for the 550's it should be close to 500 HP with the kit on.
I can't wait
12-01-2006, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by hollywoodtrash' post='362645' date='Dec 1 2006, 11:11 PM
I have a friend that works over at VF and I stopped by the shop last week to check it out. There was a lot of nice cars being worked on, I believe there was about 4 M3's getting super chargers installed. He showed me around the shop, which is very nice BTW, and he educated me about the SC kit for both the 545 and the 550.
It should be released any day now, and for the 550's it should be close to 500 HP with the kit on.
I can't wait
It should be released any day now, and for the 550's it should be close to 500 HP with the kit on.
I can't wait
Ask to your friend if there will be a stage2
.PS :
550i "close to 500 HP" : 500 or 470 HP is similar
12-01-2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='362649' date='Dec 1 2006, 11:18 PM
Where do I sign?
Here :
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Make sure there are only 4 digits after dollar $ sign 
I hope $6k ...
12-01-2006, 01:22 PM
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A little birdie told me that $6K US is too cheap. 
12-01-2006, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='362653' date='Dec 1 2006, 11:22 PM
A little birdie told me that $6K US is too cheap.
Ask more infos to the little bird
12-01-2006, 01:39 PM
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
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Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by hollywoodtrash' post='362645' date='Dec 1 2006, 02:11 PM
I have a friend that works over at VF and I stopped by the shop last week to check it out. There was a lot of nice cars being worked on, I believe there was about 4 M3's getting super chargers installed. He showed me around the shop, which is very nice BTW, and he educated me about the SC kit for both the 545 and the 550.
It should be released any day now, and for the 550's it should be close to 500 HP with the kit on.
I can't wait
It should be released any day now, and for the 550's it should be close to 500 HP with the kit on.
I can't wait
Where's my tour? I'm waiting set it up.
12-01-2006, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='362649' date='Dec 1 2006, 05:18 PM
500HP for 550i 
Where do I sign?
Make sure there are only 4 digits after dollar $ sign
Where do I sign?
Make sure there are only 4 digits after dollar $ sign
as far as gains 150hp is about right.. the M3's they do usually run about 480 somehting in hp.. I was hopeing the 550 would break more then 500hp though.. guess we will ahve to wait to see Stage 2 however I wanna see the S/C for the M5... im guessing somehwere around 650-700hp... god I wish i had money lol
12-01-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Hamann5' post='362688' date='Dec 1 2006, 04:14 PM
sure $9999.99 LOL.. I bet the kit will run anywhere from 5-8k.. then depending where ur getting it installed.. you looking at 10k for a total supercharger installed
as far as gains 150hp is about right.. the M3's they do usually run about 480 somehting in hp.. I was hopeing the 550 would break more then 500hp though.. guess we will ahve to wait to see Stage 2 however I wanna see the S/C for the M5... im guessing somehwere around 650-700hp... god I wish i had money lol
as far as gains 150hp is about right.. the M3's they do usually run about 480 somehting in hp.. I was hopeing the 550 would break more then 500hp though.. guess we will ahve to wait to see Stage 2 however I wanna see the S/C for the M5... im guessing somehwere around 650-700hp... god I wish i had money lol