Supercharger for 545i/M5 E39
Members
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by rito' post='357487' date='Nov 17 2006, 07:42 PM
With the TS kit out now I beleive they are droping off 1k for most Centiforged kits now.
i think you mean centrifugal supercharger versus twin screw.
VF engineering uses a Vortech centrifugal type charger for all their cars and have stayed away from twin screw. I like the move personally, there is a reason that centrifugal chargers are the most common systems around for every car.... especially on a V8.
The TS kits are very nice from ESS, AA, etc for the 3 series, it would be nice if someone would make an application for our V8s.
Thread Starter
Senior Members
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,096
Likes: 0
From: Italy, Milano
My Ride: 545i SMG with Limited Slip Differential
Model Year: 2005
Originally Posted by playinJ30' post='357442' date='Nov 18 2006, 12:12 AM
i know nik at VF as he has already SC'd my other BMW. i'll e-mail him and find out what i can do for you guys.
Chase
Chase
Tnx!
Senior Members
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 298
Likes: 0
From: Indonesia
My Ride: 645Ci black/red, Eibach springs, K&N air filter, Wetterauer ECU upgrade, Eisenmann 83mmx4 exhaust, 20" Sportec wheels-Michelin PS2 tires, Hamann front add-on lip
$5,000 for the VF supercharger kit, count me in...gonna mount that blower on my 6er
Thread Starter
Senior Members
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,096
Likes: 0
From: Italy, Milano
My Ride: 545i SMG with Limited Slip Differential
Model Year: 2005
Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='355872' date='Nov 14 2006, 06:37 AM
Then the M5 goes shopping for a twin supercharger 
...
...Yes, yes .. Ask to the SMG3 how it likes 900 Nm ...
Senior Members
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,458
Likes: 0
From: Bucharest, Romania
Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='359238' date='Nov 22 2006, 07:07 PM
Yes, yes .. Ask to the SMG3 how it likes 900 Nm ...
Don't make any illusions that your SMGI will adore the supercharger. In fact when moding this much on the engine almost anything on the car takes an impact in reliability.
Anything but a supercharger at low psi will not hurt too much the M5 imo. If the output is raised to 650-max 700bhp or so at similar torque numbers probably it will be more than enough. Hell the standard M5 is just a dream but to add the extra power combined with 7 gears....
Not that i would recomand it. For me the NA to 600bhp upgrade is more than enough 