Group buy for VF-Engineering Superchargers!
08-20-2013, 07:25 AM
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Yeah, its tempting. For probably $4500, it could get my car near 300hp which is pretty decent. I could go 535i obviously and then do jb4 for around 400hp, but its gonna cost me at least $25000 to do that, not to mention my car isn't worth much to resell, so its definatley not a bad option. I've put probably $6k in maintenance and repairs in the last 6 months, so it will probably run well for a while. 
It just seems funny at the thought of supercharging a 525i, it would be nice if I had a 545 or something and did it, but overall this kit seems like a good deal for a roughly 80HP addition.
It just seems funny at the thought of supercharging a 525i, it would be nice if I had a 545 or something and did it, but overall this kit seems like a good deal for a roughly 80HP addition.
08-20-2013, 12:52 PM
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Yeah, its tempting. For probably $4500, it could get my car near 300hp which is pretty decent. I could go 535i obviously and then do jb4 for around 400hp, but its gonna cost me at least $25000 to do that, not to mention my car isn't worth much to resell, so its definatley not a bad option. I've put probably $6k in maintenance and repairs in the last 6 months, so it will probably run well for a while.
It just seems funny at the thought of supercharging a 525i, it would be nice if I had a 545 or something and did it, but overall this kit seems like a good deal for a roughly 80HP addition.
It just seems funny at the thought of supercharging a 525i, it would be nice if I had a 545 or something and did it, but overall this kit seems like a good deal for a roughly 80HP addition.
08-20-2013, 01:40 PM
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My Ride: Fully loaded Dinan Tuned E60 545i Sports Sedan, featuring Dinan high flow intake system, Dinan free flow exhaust, Dinan high flow throttle body, Dinan Stage 3 Performance Engine Management Software, Dinan camber plates, Dinan carbon fiber strut tower brace, Dinan 19" lightweight forged wheelset, Dinan/Brembo GT big brake system, Dinan Polished Aluminum Pedal Kit, BMW "M" footrest, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT's, OEM rear deck spoiler, OEM sun/wind deflector, OEM illuminated BMW door sills, debadged (official "Dinan 5 badging"/emblem earned).
Well, I have a Dinan-tuned 545 here. Though I'm pretty satisfied with my current setup (very sublime!), I certainly would be very tempted in making a similar move for more power and torque!! But sadly, they still don't offer a V-8 based supercharger unit as yet. Oh well, perhaps down the road? BEST REGARDS.
08-20-2013, 03:07 PM
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Remember, you can usually re-gear these superchargers by replacing a pulley and produce more than the advertised power. This often results in voiding the warranty.
08-21-2013, 07:39 PM
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back to the old treat...ITS THERE ANYTHING (beside bms-air duck -rpi- that a 2006 530I(N52 ENGINE) CAN get? to raise this amount of hp(80-100)?
thx u
thx u
08-21-2013, 09:16 PM
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09-19-2013, 06:04 PM
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My Ride: Bmw e60
Model Year: 2004
Engine: M54 supercharger
Any body else joint the list ?
I'm waiting to hear back from vf to see when are they are going to ship the sc .(allready place the order and pay for the kit )
I let you guys know how it goes with the install and results
I'm waiting to hear back from vf to see when are they are going to ship the sc .(allready place the order and pay for the kit )
I let you guys know how it goes with the install and results
09-19-2013, 09:50 PM
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Awesome. Post a before and after dyno if you can.
11-04-2013, 01:24 AM
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My Ride: Bmw e60
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Engine: M54 supercharger
Finally I received the super charger last week and i starter working on the installation process right away but now I'm stuck with a lot of work and the project will need to way for a couple weeks but at the same time I send the ecm to vf engineering for the re flash and I need to wait until they send it back.