Turbocharger for 545
03-02-2009, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DKNewYork' post='794384' date='Feb 16 2009, 06:37 PM
How about the STS turbos.
I can't image for 545i
Just found it.... the universal STS Turbo just costs $3000.....
or VF Supercharger (about $6000-$7000).......
03-02-2009, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='805865' date='Mar 2 2009, 10:37 PM
Yes, it is possible. there is already a 530i e60 (from a member of e46fanatics forum) with STS turbo installed and in dyno it shows 339.3 whp or 440 hp crank!
I can't image for 545i
Just found it.... the universal STS Turbo just costs $3000.....
or VF Supercharger (about $6000-$7000).......
I can't image for 545i
Just found it.... the universal STS Turbo just costs $3000.....
or VF Supercharger (about $6000-$7000).......
Go for supercharger... and guys that turbo thing is just for 04-05 engine... not N52.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=573452
too much work.. VF supercharger will be less work than this..
03-02-2009, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by monsterj34' post='805892' date='Mar 2 2009, 09:11 PM
Go for supercharger... and guys that turbo thing is just for 04-05 engine... not N52.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=573452
too much work.. VF supercharger will be less work than this..
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=573452
too much work.. VF supercharger will be less work than this..
The guy said his car was a guinea pig and now it improved.
I like the VF but it is not done yet... it has not been done for years...
03-02-2009, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='805904' date='Mar 2 2009, 11:20 PM
Well, mine is 2004... should it work?
The guy said his car was a guinea pig and now it improved.
I like the VF but it is not done yet... it has not been done for years...
The guy said his car was a guinea pig and now it improved.
I like the VF but it is not done yet... it has not been done for years...
i would just suggest to keep it as stock...
it will be too much to do and alot of money.. it might be better sell or car and put that money on used 550i..... and stock engine last longer than supercharged or turbo charged engines...
also some insurance company doesnt like the fact that has aftermarket turbo charger or supercharger on bmw..
03-02-2009, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by monsterj34' post='805892' date='Mar 2 2009, 11:11 PM
Go for supercharger... and guys that turbo thing is just for 04-05 engine... not N52.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=573452
too much work.. VF supercharger will be less work than this..
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=573452
too much work.. VF supercharger will be less work than this..
03-02-2009, 10:02 PM
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More info here: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt...rbo
some videos:
2004 530i with STS turbo.
http://media.putfile.com/2004-BMW-530i-E60...r-Mounted-Turbo
http://media.putfile.com/STS-Rear-Mounted-Turbo-Revving
some videos:
2004 530i with STS turbo.
http://media.putfile.com/2004-BMW-530i-E60...r-Mounted-Turbo
http://media.putfile.com/STS-Rear-Mounted-Turbo-Revving
03-03-2009, 07:01 AM
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[quote post='805924' date='Mar 2 2009, 09:38 PM']+1 Long time ago I also thought about doing STS rear mount turbos but later found it wouldn't be worth the hassle/long term reliability. ESS Twin-Screw s/c is my best bet, but I would rather spend less on a ASA, AA, or VF s/c . Does anybody know if it is possible to fit a E46/E39 I6 M54 engine s/c in a E60 I6 M54 engine?[/quote]
I spoke to active autowerke and they t old me their e46 330I supercharger kit will bolt right up to an e60 530I.
I spoke to active autowerke and they t old me their e46 330I supercharger kit will bolt right up to an e60 530I.
03-03-2009, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='793801' date='Feb 16 2009, 02:51 AM
Id go supercharger. presently Joe's e60 545 is back and it should all be ready by April. for more info you could see our VFE thread: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=61276&hl= 
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The biggest thing I'm wondering about the supercharger on the 545 is how willl the stock clutch hold up to an extra 125-150 hp?
03-03-2009, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Aviator' post='794140' date='Feb 16 2009, 04:15 PM
That VF supercharger looks like a badass unit. I thought Joe was going to get an M5? If I had 7k lying around, I'd get that VF supercharger. 
Aren't they claiming 450-500 hp?
Aren't they claiming 450-500 hp?Isn't it like 7k for the supercharger and another 9k for labor to install ?!?!