Forced Induction Kits for Z4M...

Artz 330 · 11-05-2007, 05:28 PM

... where are they???

MMMazing07 · 11-05-2007, 10:27 PM

none avaliable

yet

ricerx1 · 11-13-2007, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

... where are they???

I've talked to VF Engineering at this E90 meet I went to. Their kit is done and they say its very similar to the Z3M late model with the S54 Engine. Their only setback is software and I wasn't told a time but just it'll be done ... someday =X Well that is a lot better then the rest of the companies that do forced induction for BMW's. Since all the emails I've sent out was responded with maybe in a few years.

Theres always the option of a custom kit with a piggyback.... depends on how anxious you are.

tintboy · 11-13-2007, 08:32 AM

Ess tuning will have a kit out by February. A more conservative kit,no inner cooler but i will have an ASA blower. They said power will be 440-460 crank horse power. It will be similar to the VT kit for the E46 M3. So i think no headers are required.

Artz 330 · 11-13-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ricerx1

I've talked to VF Engineering at this E90 meet I went to. Their kit is done and they say its very similar to the Z3M late model with the S54 Engine. Their only setback is software and I wasn't told a time but just it'll be done ... someday =X Well that is a lot better then the rest of the companies that do forced induction for BMW's. Since all the emails I've sent out was responded with maybe in a few years.

Theres always the option of a custom kit with a piggyback.... depends on how anxious you are.

yea, i got the run around from the for a year now. I think VF is BS to be honest. I think I will go with ESS.

ricerx1 · 11-13-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

yea, i got the run around from the for a year now. I think VF is BS to be honest. I think I will go with ESS.

I acutally like the HPF turbo kit they're doing for the M3. But when I asked them about it they told me no plans at all for m coupe.

sales@ESSTuning · 11-13-2007, 09:47 PM

ESS said there kit is ready but needs software. They also told me early 2008. That is the kit I want.

Dammmittt · 11-13-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ricerx1

I acutally like the HPF turbo kit they're doing for the M3. But when I asked them about it they told me no plans at all for m coupe.

That's not what they told me...

DirtBag335 · 11-14-2007, 02:01 PM

VF told me in the summer that there kit should be done by the end of 07. Somehow I think thats not going to happen...

z3speed4me · 12-03-2007, 10:52 PM

i think this time next year.... we will be saying the same thing

Dammmittt · 01-16-2008, 08:16 PM

Check it

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http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=250650

ricerx1 · 01-16-2008, 10:20 PM

Gosh they all hate me when I emailed hpf back in august of 07 their reply was

"We will be but are about 2 yrs from getting to that car and completing
the kit. I will keep your contact and let you know when we will be doing
that and keeping you updated.

Dave Nguyen (Sales Manager)"

Got similar answer / rejections from all others that did forced induction for BMW's. But everyone is getting positive replys. I think I'm destined too keep my car N/A

epbrown · 01-16-2008, 11:43 PM

I saw the HPF kit in Performance and Sound (lord, what a trashy magazine!) and liked the look of it - very OEM-style. If I were to go FI, it'd be my top pick. However, isn't it $12k for the M3 version?

MMMazing07 · 01-17-2008, 12:15 AM

i still dont understand why we cant put the same s/c kits that go in E46 M3s. All we need is more tuning.

epbrown · 01-17-2008, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMazing07

i still dont understand why we cant put the same s/c kits that go in E46 M3s. All we need is more tuning.

The ECUs in the cars change rapidly, about as quickly as CPU advancement, so while the hardware is pretty much the same, the software bit is more difficult. From what I've read, each iteration has to be cracked by the tuner, as BMW goes to great lengths to protect the software and offers tuners no help at all.

Dammmittt · 01-17-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMazing07

i still dont understand why we cant put the same s/c kits that go in E46 M3s. All we need is more tuning.

Engine bay isn't layed out the same. Space is an issue as well as software.

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tintboy Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3)	Ess tuning will have a kit out by February. A more conservative kit,no inner cooler but i will have an ASA blower. They said power will be 440-460 crank horse power. It will be similar to the VT kit for the E46 M3. So i think no headers are required.
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sales@ESSTuning 390 Rep 3,149 Posts Drives: ESS M3 / M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ iTrader: (6)	ESS said there kit is ready but needs software. They also told me early 2008. That is the kit I want.
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ricerx1 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tustin, CA iTrader: (3)	Gosh they all hate me when I emailed hpf back in august of 07 their reply was "We will be but are about 2 yrs from getting to that car and completing the kit. I will keep your contact and let you know when we will be doing that and keeping you updated. Dave Nguyen (Sales Manager)" Got similar answer / rejections from all others that did forced induction for BMW's. But everyone is getting positive replys. I think I'm destined too keep my car N/A
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epbrown Colonel 60 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I saw the HPF kit in Performance and Sound (lord, what a trashy magazine!) and liked the look of it - very OEM-style. If I were to go FI, it'd be my top pick. However, isn't it $12k for the M3 version?
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MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 180 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	i still dont understand why we cant put the same s/c kits that go in E46 M3s. All we need is more tuning.
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