ARMA Supercharger N52 - Offical Dyno 291BHP 323i!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-06-2011, 10:49 AM

My supercharger on my Acura (which is a Honda) cost $4500 + $1000 Tune. Then you needed full bolt ons which put you easily at another $1500-2000 more in cost.

Combine the injectors and other odds and ends an you were looking at another $1000 MISC.

I always say, Cheap, Fast, Reliable, you can only pick 2.

T7R_Sky · 07-06-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

I always say, Cheap, Fast, Reliable, you can only pick 2.

Fact.

mike-y · 07-06-2011, 11:33 AM

you overpaid.

The CARB approved versions of the Jackson Racing Supercharger with JR tuning card are under $3k. That gets you a street legal tuned setup, ready to go.

Other SC systems (non CA emmissions legal) with reflash for the Civic Si start at $3095. With a hondata tuned ecu, it's $3,400. Modded Acura RDX turbo injectors (410c-550cc @ 70psi) are less than $200.

Any other bolt ons you get can be used with or without the SC. While they will help with power, they are not required for the SC to work. Besides, I've seen K series stainless steel headers for less than $400 (not ebay headers either).

FACT: BMW shit is just expensive.

applebook · 07-09-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

I gotta say, that kit looks very clean and well built for coming from a fairly small company.

What do you expect from a country that pumps out nothing but engineers, AUTOCAD savants, and CNC machines?

To be honest, I have a German bias too, but things like these from Taiwan do not scare me --only toys do.

For all of you who are complaining about the price, you have to understand that this is pretty much the first commercial supercharger for the 32X/330, so of course it will be expensive. I can play the waiting game and wait for prices to hit a more realistic $5.5K installed. Anyone who is thinking $3K must be having a laugh!

mentos876 · 07-11-2011, 06:56 PM

heh this looks sick , but im assuming it was around 8k$ for parts and labor , i would reather swap it with 335 engine

lightning · 07-20-2011, 04:08 PM

Hi guys, sorry for the delay. after much work from my workshop, R2D and ARMA, we have completed this project

after driving for about a week, it feels very reliable and of course, FAST.

like what ****** mentioned, the sound of the SC never failed to make my hair stand and put a wide grin to my face.

After 3000RPM, it pulls crazily to the redline.

here are some photos of the supercharger on my E89.

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e90pilot · 07-20-2011, 04:13 PM

Are you using arma's exhaust?

lightning · 07-20-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by e90pilot

Are you using arma's exhaust?

Nope i'm not. I'm using their headers, and straight through exhaust.. pulls great. But damn bloody loud. I'm thinking of installing a bigger rear muffler to absorb more drone.

Anyway, if u heard that ARMA is pushy with their products, it's not that true. they did not push me to buy the exhaust at all..

e90pilot · 07-20-2011, 04:31 PM

Yea a straight exhaust and headders are ear-shattering! When can we see some dynos?

lightning · 07-20-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by e90pilot

Yea a straight exhaust and headders are ear-shattering! When can we see some dynos?

i'm still gonna improve the system a little more and gain some more power. so prob dyno it in another 2-3 weeks

dgoldstein328i · 07-20-2011, 09:09 PM

can u start putting videos up. im so interested to hear this. btw ur car looks sexyy

e90like · 07-21-2011, 04:00 AM

so crazy~~~

issabmw · 07-21-2011, 04:01 AM

Can we have acceleration videos?

gecko213 · 07-22-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by issabmw

Can we have acceleration videos?

1

gindajatt1 · 08-02-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by issabmw

Can we have acceleration videos?

+100000000000000000000

brett_duenas · 08-05-2011, 05:29 PM

bravo!

the juice was apparently worth the squeeze.

I'm with them on the videos though, lets see em!

BMW330i · 08-24-2011, 10:16 AM

Ok yes i have emailed Arma and it looks like everything they have is install and play for 7600 dollars which isnt to bad being nobody else wants to attempt what they did. I have went to many BMW mechanics and performance shops around the Tampa and Orlando area and some people say they can do and want 14,000 dollars and some people say it cant be done because of the tune. Well here it is they did so F*** everybody else just get it and quit complaining i will be ordering it soon. Again as said earlier in the forum we did not buy BMWs to have a cheap car and if you did good luck.

Chewy734 · 08-24-2011, 10:31 AM

where do they install it?

eNineZero · 08-24-2011, 03:39 PM

E90 323i with Arma S/C Kit:

eNineZero · 08-24-2011, 03:41 PM

E87 Z4 with N52 on low boost:

MaximusJ · 08-24-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW330i

Ok yes i have emailed Arma and it looks like everything they have is install and play for 7600 dollars which isnt to bad being nobody else wants to attempt what they did.

That's my question too; If you buy the whole package, I guess they wont send a guy over to america just for that lol.

Uli_HH · 08-30-2011, 03:53 PM

The ARMA supercharger-kit is now also avaliable in Germany by faulke (link) - complete € 6.770,-- incl. VAT !!!

Greets Uli_HH

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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,212 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	My supercharger on my Acura (which is a Honda) cost $4500 + $1000 Tune. Then you needed full bolt ons which put you easily at another $1500-2000 more in cost. Combine the injectors and other odds and ends an you were looking at another $1000 MISC. I always say, Cheap, Fast, Reliable, you can only pick 2.
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	you overpaid. The CARB approved versions of the Jackson Racing Supercharger with JR tuning card are under $3k. That gets you a street legal tuned setup, ready to go. Other SC systems (non CA emmissions legal) with reflash for the Civic Si start at $3095. With a hondata tuned ecu, it's $3,400. Modded Acura RDX turbo injectors (410c-550cc @ 70psi) are less than $200. Any other bolt ons you get can be used with or without the SC. While they will help with power, they are not required for the SC to work. Besides, I've seen K series stainless steel headers for less than $400 (not ebay headers either). FACT: BMW shit is just expensive.
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07-11-2011, 06:56 PM	#181
mentos876 Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 06' BMW e90 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	heh this looks sick , but im assuming it was around 8k$ for parts and labor , i would reather swap it with 335 engine
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lightning First Lieutenant 68 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 1M Pure S2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, sorry for the delay. after much work from my workshop, R2D and ARMA, we have completed this project after driving for about a week, it feels very reliable and of course, FAST. like what ****** mentioned, the sound of the SC never failed to make my hair stand and put a wide grin to my face. After 3000RPM, it pulls crazily to the redline. here are some photos of the supercharger on my E89.
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e90pilot Freight Dawg 102 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (3)	Yea a straight exhaust and headders are ear-shattering! When can we see some dynos? __________________ --Marcelo '06 Arctic Metallic 325i \| Sport Package \| 6MT \| Dinan Stage III suspension \| Dinan exhaust \| 330i manifold swap! Click here! \| Active Autowerke tune \| 135i Brake Calipers \| Deiselboost caliper brackets \| E46 M3 front rotors
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07-20-2011, 09:09 PM	#187
dgoldstein328i Lieutenant 71 Rep 499 Posts Drives: Black E92 328i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Parkland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Bmw 328i [8.00]	can u start putting videos up. im so interested to hear this. btw ur car looks sexyy __________________
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e90like Enlisted Member 5 Rep 46 Posts Drives: E92 320i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	sick so crazy~~~
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issabmw cool beans 63 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Can we have acceleration videos?
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brett_duenas 7.62 x E90 15 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf-R Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lacey, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2012 Golf R [0.00]	bravo! the juice was apparently worth the squeeze. I'm with them on the videos though, lets see em!
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BMW330i New Member 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Ok yes i have emailed Arma and it looks like everything they have is install and play for 7600 dollars which isnt to bad being nobody else wants to attempt what they did. I have went to many BMW mechanics and performance shops around the Tampa and Orlando area and some people say they can do and want 14,000 dollars and some people say it cant be done because of the tune. Well here it is they did so F*** everybody else just get it and quit complaining i will be ordering it soon. Again as said earlier in the forum we did not buy BMWs to have a cheap car and if you did good luck.
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08-24-2011, 10:31 AM	#194
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08-24-2011, 03:39 PM	#195
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Uli_HH Lieutenant 105 Rep 585 Posts Drives: AW M3 E90)/ 523i Touring Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamburg Germany iTrader: (0)	The ARMA supercharger-kit is now also avaliable in Germany by faulke (link) - complete € 6.770,-- incl. VAT !!! Greets Uli_HH
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