Thinking of Transforming my 520 into a beast
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My Ride: DMS 535d. Titanium Silver on Black leather. M- Sport Package.
I'am seriously considering buying this G-POWER Supercharger for my car. But before doing so I wanted some feedback from you guys. Anyone done this before??
Your comments will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Kyriacos
Here are the details form their website
G-POWER Supercharger kit BMW E60 5series EVO I
G-POWER Compressor Engines General information on G-POWER products:
The G-POWER compressor engines are the principal items of our developments. Since 1994 G-POWER has been market leading, e. g. in the area of compressors for the M3-engine, and meanwhile is offering for every 6- and 8-cylinder-engine an economical, practical concept. At the EVO II grades the conversion is done on the standard series engine with a maximum loading pressure of 0.35 thru 0.45 bars (depending on the engine type). The EVO grades II and III have to be installed in our workshop including the modification of the engine, according to car type. Due to the extensive experience of the last years, G-POWER offers you one year of guarantee on the conversion of a new car without any limit on the driven kilometers. The servicing as well as all other controls can furthermore be carried out by your BMW-partner.
Basis BMW manual transmission. Conversion of 6-Cyl. series engine with 0.45 bar boost pressure, consisting of: Integrated G-POWER compressor G21 with noiseless run, included in series strap-drive, air-flow optimizing suction area, G-POWER special aluminium air cooler, optimized charge air pipe system, special additional electronic control unit (G-POWER G-Tronic) without intervention into the standard system for ECU adjustment, G-POWER sport air filter, G-POWER rear sticker. Included additional equipment: Upon request with G-POWER sport alu gear knob (fully polished).
Recommendable additional equipment: Exhaust-flow optimizing G-POWER stainless-steel rear silencer to reduce impact pressure by 30 % and torque increase by 15 Nm, G-POWER speedometer up to 300 km/h in black and in OEM quality with speed adjustment.
2 years guarantee without any mileage restriction (please refer to guarantee conditions, GTC's).
Technical details:
E60 520i - 2.2l
Output: 206kW (280hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 350 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 240 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6,3 sec.
E60 525i - 2.5l
Output: 206kW (280hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 350 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 240 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6,2 sec.
E60 530i - 3.0l
Output: 238kW (335hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 445 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 250 km/h (optional with electronic V-Max release - more than 250 km/h)
0-100 km/h: 5,8 sec.
webpage is http://www.g-power.de/gpower.php?sp=sp1
Your comments will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Kyriacos
Here are the details form their website
G-POWER Supercharger kit BMW E60 5series EVO I
G-POWER Compressor Engines General information on G-POWER products:
The G-POWER compressor engines are the principal items of our developments. Since 1994 G-POWER has been market leading, e. g. in the area of compressors for the M3-engine, and meanwhile is offering for every 6- and 8-cylinder-engine an economical, practical concept. At the EVO II grades the conversion is done on the standard series engine with a maximum loading pressure of 0.35 thru 0.45 bars (depending on the engine type). The EVO grades II and III have to be installed in our workshop including the modification of the engine, according to car type. Due to the extensive experience of the last years, G-POWER offers you one year of guarantee on the conversion of a new car without any limit on the driven kilometers. The servicing as well as all other controls can furthermore be carried out by your BMW-partner.
Basis BMW manual transmission. Conversion of 6-Cyl. series engine with 0.45 bar boost pressure, consisting of: Integrated G-POWER compressor G21 with noiseless run, included in series strap-drive, air-flow optimizing suction area, G-POWER special aluminium air cooler, optimized charge air pipe system, special additional electronic control unit (G-POWER G-Tronic) without intervention into the standard system for ECU adjustment, G-POWER sport air filter, G-POWER rear sticker. Included additional equipment: Upon request with G-POWER sport alu gear knob (fully polished).
Recommendable additional equipment: Exhaust-flow optimizing G-POWER stainless-steel rear silencer to reduce impact pressure by 30 % and torque increase by 15 Nm, G-POWER speedometer up to 300 km/h in black and in OEM quality with speed adjustment.
2 years guarantee without any mileage restriction (please refer to guarantee conditions, GTC's).
Technical details:
E60 520i - 2.2l
Output: 206kW (280hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 350 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 240 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6,3 sec.
E60 525i - 2.5l
Output: 206kW (280hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 350 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 240 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6,2 sec.
E60 530i - 3.0l
Output: 238kW (335hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 445 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 250 km/h (optional with electronic V-Max release - more than 250 km/h)
0-100 km/h: 5,8 sec.
webpage is http://www.g-power.de/gpower.php?sp=sp1
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Originally Posted by KYRIACOS' post='299511' date='Jun 19 2006, 05:58 AM
I'am seriously considering buying this G-POWER Supercharger for my car. But before doing so I wanted some feedback from you guys. Anyone done this before??
Your comments will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Kyriacos
Here are the details form their website
G-POWER Supercharger kit BMW E60 5series EVO I
G-POWER Compressor Engines General information on G-POWER products:
The G-POWER compressor engines are the principal items of our developments. Since 1994 G-POWER has been market leading, e. g. in the area of compressors for the M3-engine, and meanwhile is offering for every 6- and 8-cylinder-engine an economical, practical concept. At the EVO II grades the conversion is done on the standard series engine with a maximum loading pressure of 0.35 thru 0.45 bars (depending on the engine type). The EVO grades II and III have to be installed in our workshop including the modification of the engine, according to car type. Due to the extensive experience of the last years, G-POWER offers you one year of guarantee on the conversion of a new car without any limit on the driven kilometers. The servicing as well as all other controls can furthermore be carried out by your BMW-partner.
Basis BMW manual transmission. Conversion of 6-Cyl. series engine with 0.45 bar boost pressure, consisting of: Integrated G-POWER compressor G21 with noiseless run, included in series strap-drive, air-flow optimizing suction area, G-POWER special aluminium air cooler, optimized charge air pipe system, special additional electronic control unit (G-POWER G-Tronic) without intervention into the standard system for ECU adjustment, G-POWER sport air filter, G-POWER rear sticker. Included additional equipment: Upon request with G-POWER sport alu gear knob (fully polished).
Recommendable additional equipment: Exhaust-flow optimizing G-POWER stainless-steel rear silencer to reduce impact pressure by 30 % and torque increase by 15 Nm, G-POWER speedometer up to 300 km/h in black and in OEM quality with speed adjustment.
2 years guarantee without any mileage restriction (please refer to guarantee conditions, GTC's).
Technical details:
E60 520i - 2.2l
Output: 206kW (280hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 350 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 240 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6,3 sec.
E60 525i - 2.5l
Output: 206kW (280hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 350 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 240 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6,2 sec.
E60 530i - 3.0l
Output: 238kW (335hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 445 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 250 km/h (optional with electronic V-Max release - more than 250 km/h)
0-100 km/h: 5,8 sec.
webpage is http://www.g-power.de/gpower.php?sp=sp1
Your comments will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Kyriacos
Here are the details form their website
G-POWER Supercharger kit BMW E60 5series EVO I
G-POWER Compressor Engines General information on G-POWER products:
The G-POWER compressor engines are the principal items of our developments. Since 1994 G-POWER has been market leading, e. g. in the area of compressors for the M3-engine, and meanwhile is offering for every 6- and 8-cylinder-engine an economical, practical concept. At the EVO II grades the conversion is done on the standard series engine with a maximum loading pressure of 0.35 thru 0.45 bars (depending on the engine type). The EVO grades II and III have to be installed in our workshop including the modification of the engine, according to car type. Due to the extensive experience of the last years, G-POWER offers you one year of guarantee on the conversion of a new car without any limit on the driven kilometers. The servicing as well as all other controls can furthermore be carried out by your BMW-partner.
Basis BMW manual transmission. Conversion of 6-Cyl. series engine with 0.45 bar boost pressure, consisting of: Integrated G-POWER compressor G21 with noiseless run, included in series strap-drive, air-flow optimizing suction area, G-POWER special aluminium air cooler, optimized charge air pipe system, special additional electronic control unit (G-POWER G-Tronic) without intervention into the standard system for ECU adjustment, G-POWER sport air filter, G-POWER rear sticker. Included additional equipment: Upon request with G-POWER sport alu gear knob (fully polished).
Recommendable additional equipment: Exhaust-flow optimizing G-POWER stainless-steel rear silencer to reduce impact pressure by 30 % and torque increase by 15 Nm, G-POWER speedometer up to 300 km/h in black and in OEM quality with speed adjustment.
2 years guarantee without any mileage restriction (please refer to guarantee conditions, GTC's).
Technical details:
E60 520i - 2.2l
Output: 206kW (280hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 350 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 240 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6,3 sec.
E60 525i - 2.5l
Output: 206kW (280hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 350 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 240 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6,2 sec.
E60 530i - 3.0l
Output: 238kW (335hp) / 5990 rpm
Max. torque: 445 Nm / 3550 rpm
V-Max: more than 250 km/h (optional with electronic V-Max release - more than 250 km/h)
0-100 km/h: 5,8 sec.
webpage is http://www.g-power.de/gpower.php?sp=sp1
cost??
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Originally Posted by norham' post='299528' date='Jun 19 2006, 08:31 AM
cost??
With this upgrade my transformed 520i wound have cost me around 48,000 stg
For me cost is not the issue its reliabillty that I'am worried about.
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Originally Posted by KYRIACOS' post='299533' date='Jun 19 2006, 08:42 AM
Cost is around 5,000 pounds stg. But in CYPRUS to get an E60 BMW with similar performence you need around 100,000 pounds stg.(Damn taxes!!!)
With this upgrade my transformed 520i wound have cost me around 48,000 stg
For me cost is not the issue its reliabillty that I'am worried about.
With this upgrade my transformed 520i wound have cost me around 48,000 stg
For me cost is not the issue its reliabillty that I'am worried about.
The relability ill come down dramatically if not almost evrything within the engine is changed.
Would probaply be cheaper to buy a new M54B30 engine or better yet a new car.
If you'll still do the change, ship the car to Germay etc and get it done without your
silly taxes.
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Hi if you want a replacement engine do it go for it!!! you will not regret it 
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Originally Posted by KYRIACOS' post='299533' date='Jun 19 2006, 08:42 AM
Cost is around 5,000 pounds stg. But in CYPRUS to get an E60 BMW with similar performence you need around 100,000 pounds stg.(Damn taxes!!!)
With this upgrade my transformed 520i wound have cost me around 48,000 stg
For me cost is not the issue its reliabillty that I'am worried about.
With this upgrade my transformed 520i wound have cost me around 48,000 stg
For me cost is not the issue its reliabillty that I'am worried about.
There is a more reliable company than G-power in Germany called Infinitas.
A tuning tech master here in Greece told my that G-power is not one of the good tuning companies, Infinitas is one of the best on these type of mods.
Here is the link
http://www.infinitas-gmbh.de/shop/product_...products_id=407
There is also a company called ESS Tuning with high performance and reasonable prices, but I don't have any information about its quality.
Here is the link
http://www.esstuning.com/default.asp?c=sho...subcat2=227&id=
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
G-Power has the second best replacement engines and they also have the background, infifnitas is also ok but it is more a supercharger and also the G-Power and HM are real replacement engines that is far more than just moding the engines
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Originally Posted by ats77' post='299887' date='Jun 20 2006, 12:32 AM
G-Power has the second best replacement engines and they also have the background, infifnitas is also ok but it is more a supercharger and also the G-Power and HM are real replacement engines that is far more than just moding the engines
I don't know things about personally, just heard that in a car tuning shop.
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