Ess supercharger

Love The Drive · 05-15-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DahakaJR

My 2011 has 30k miles on it, still under warranty. Curious if something like this would void the warranty.

Haha, I'm sure it would, or depends on where it's installed?

Either way, this is something to consider!

If you check out their site you can read up on all their warrant info.
It is not specific to the N52 but I'm sure the same warranty applies.

Tim07e90 · 05-15-2014, 09:08 PM

Woohooooooo!!!! Wanna see it this weekend!

jello · 05-15-2014, 10:18 PM

so i wonder what would be the best route.... do the 3IM + tune and then this? or hold off and do supercharger first? i wonder if the kit is just for unmodified cars? excluding cars with exhaust, intake and headers of course...

any thoughts?

koches · 05-15-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 3jello3

so i wonder what would be the best route.... do the 3IM + tune and then this? or hold off and do supercharger first? i wonder if the kit is just for unmodified cars? excluding cars with exhaust, intake and headers of course...

any thoughts?

Hold off and save. It should work fine with an exhaust, intake, and most likely headers. We need people to get it ASAP and review it! Im sure itll be sweet!

jello · 05-15-2014, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by koches

Hold off and save. It should work fine with an exhaust, intake, and most likely headers. We need people to get it ASAP and review it! Im sure itll be sweet!

my next mod is the afe headers and then the 3IM + tune supposedly... more than likely i will just do the afe headers and then save for this beast! i want to maximize and bring my 325i to new life! i guess we all just have to wait and see in a couple of months...

shazzy04 · 05-15-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 3jello3

my next mod is the afe headers and then the 3IM + tune supposedly... more than likely i will just do the afe headers and then save for this beast! i want to maximize and bring my 325i to new life! i guess we all just have to wait and see in a couple of months...

I plan to get the 3IM and headers also, but this may change the order haha

YGazis109 · 05-15-2014, 10:51 PM

yes!!! time to save my money now haha

Delusive · 05-15-2014, 11:25 PM

This is madness!

manutdas11 · 05-15-2014, 11:55 PM

OMG!!!!

Cheeese · 05-16-2014, 12:55 AM

Was about to part out car and trade it in... having second thoughts ...

KingofKingz · 05-16-2014, 03:26 AM

wonder if this will also work for the N53 engine...

Mavus · 05-16-2014, 04:11 AM

ahh shit just when I thought I was done modding

koches · 05-16-2014, 07:17 AM

The Ultimate Challenge: saving up $5k as a high school student....

Yury · 05-16-2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofKingz

wonder if this will also work for the N53 engine...

I doubt, my guess cuz its a direct injection engine just like n54/n55. Unlike N51/N52 engines.

The news are exiting, I was just going to do AA or Shiv tune, might save a buck.

The only concern for me is engine life time with this, logically it should decrease with increased load. Unfortunately n52 doesn't have cast iron cylinder sleeves like N54 has.

In addition it could require mods for transmission and rear differential.

I wounder if this kit would apply only for rear drive or also xdrive versions.

Antoniogaj · 05-16-2014, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by koches

The Ultimate Challenge: saving up $5k as a high school student....

Same position I'm in hahaha

Mike. · 05-16-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Yury

I doubt, my guess cuz its a direct injection engine just like n54/n55. Unlike N51/N52 engines.

The news are exiting, I was just going to do AA or Shiv tune, might save a buck.

The only concern for me is engine life time with this, logically it should decrease with increased load. Unfortunately n52 doesn't have cast iron cylinder sleeves like N54 has.

In addition it could require mods for transmission and rear differential.

I wounder if this kit would apply only for rear drive or also xdrive versions.

I think it comes with larger fuel injects ect. ESS has a pretty good rep, I was reading about them on the e46 forums and people were running SC kits on cars with 106k miles on them no problem. Installing them with 96k on the clock ect. Like with anything else you cant beat on it all the time, if you take care of the car, it should last.

CombatNinja · 05-16-2014, 07:52 AM

Ummmmm, you guys do realize that you could just trade in your naturally aspirated 328 for a 335, right? Any argument that the hardcore naturally aspirated people make against the 335 will essentially apply to this as well. Weight distribution, unreliability, etc. I'm all for options but you guys are acting like this is the second coming. Now back to your regularly scheduled fanboi extravaganza...

Yury · 05-16-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CombatNinja

Ummmmm, you guys do realize that you could just trade in your naturally aspirated 328 for a 335, right? Any argument that the hardcore naturally aspirated people make against the 335 will essentially apply to this as well. Weight distribution, unreliability, etc. I'm all for options but you guys are acting like this is the second coming. Now back to your regularly scheduled fanboi extravaganza...

This is true, for extra 5-6 grand you can get 335 instead of 328, with similar milage and condition. Therefore it is a niche product for enthusiasts, who already invested serious money in 328 for suspension and brakes mods.

Dylanize · 05-16-2014, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CombatNinja

Ummmmm, you guys do realize that you could just trade in your naturally aspirated 328 for a 335, right? Any argument that the hardcore naturally aspirated people make against the 335 will essentially apply to this as well. Weight distribution, unreliability, etc. I'm all for options but you guys are acting like this is the second coming. Now back to your regularly scheduled fanboi extravaganza...

Hate to agree with ya.... but I agree with ya

It is cool to see this come to fruition tho! Props ESS!

benzo23 · 05-16-2014, 09:58 AM

The only thing I miss about my 2 N52 is the sound a NA staight 6 makes with the PE ringing it out to 7k, Other then that boost is the way to go, cant say I miss the n52 power. But I am happy after all this time a real power option will finally be available for these cars for those who want to go that route instead of upgrading to a 335, f30 328 etc.

colin_e90 · 05-16-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 3jello3

my next mod is the afe headers and then the 3IM + tune supposedly... more than likely i will just do the afe headers and then save for this beast! i want to maximize and bring my 325i to new life! i guess we all just have to wait and see in a couple of months...

I would still go ahead and get the headers and 3IM. Just would hold off on the tune for the supercharger. I would think you would get maximum performance with the supercharger and 3IM

KingofKingz · 05-16-2014, 10:00 AM

Roman just confirmed that this kit won't be working for N53 at this time.

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