CA: Forced Induction (Turbo and Supercharging)

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If you have a supercharged BMW then these custom camshafts will give you more power and response. They are custom made for us by world leading manufacturer Schrick in Germany, and are NOT available as part of their standard range.

On, for example, an E46 M3 supercharged with the ESS CFR system, we would expect to see around + 15 - 20 bhp increase, with more immediate response.

These custom cams are available for the following vehicles / engines:
- E36 M3 S50 /52
- E46 M3 S54
- E36 6 -cylinder petrol engines M50 & M52
- E46 6 cylinder engines M52 & M54

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 15.00 Kg

Product Code: schvckscm5254s54-1

If you have a turbo / supercharged BMW then these custom camshafts will give you more power and response. They are custom made for us by world leading manufacturer Schrick in Germany, and are NOT available as part of their standard range.

On, for example, an E46 M3 supercharged with the ESS CFR system, we would expect to see around + 15 - 20 bhp increase, with more immediate response.

These custom cams are available for the following vehicles / engines:

- E46 M3 S54 engines £1070.00
- E36/E46 6 -cylinder petrol engines M50 & M52 £999.00
- E36 M3 S50/52 engines £999.00
- E46 M54 6 cylinder engines £945.00

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 15.00 Kg

Product Code: es46m3vt440460

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DYNO PLOTS FOR VT440 & 460 SYSTEMS
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E46 M3 VT440/450 Supercharger System (108-91)

The new ESS VT440/450 E46 M3 SC system is based on the technology platform of the street and track proven ESS VT2 kit first introduced in 2003. The systems are full systems including the rock solid Vortech V2SQ SC unit, 20mm Certal aluminum main bracket for superior rigidity, custom molded silicone discharge tubing, custom molded plastic air intake ducting, Bosch bypass valve assembly, and custom tuned ESS ECU software with OEM 8000RPM limit, removed dyno limiter and top speed governor. Fueling is provided by new, larger Bosch Motorsport fuel injectors.

And, like all ESS supercharger systems, these new VT kits are tuned and tested for over 50,000 street and track miles on multiple vehicles, 60+ hours on our loading dyno, full load top speed endurance testing on the German Autobahn, and final certification laps on the Nurburgring. Additionally, all of our systems include our standard 2yr/unlimited mileage warranty program and our renowned customer service and support.

VT440 : For US/Euro spec exhaust headers and 91US/95Euro+ pump fuel
VT450 : For US/Euro spec headers and 93US/98Euro+ pump fuel

System components:

-Vortech V2SQ Supercharger unit.
-One belt driven w/self tension system.
-CNC Machined, hard anodized brackets.
-CNC Pulleys.
-Long life serpentine drive belt.
-Recalibrated MAF (airflow sensor).
-True OBDII, optimized performance MSS54 ECU software with removed top speed governor.
-Powder-coated mandrel bent tubing/5 layer super strenght flexible silicone hose w/ K&N cold air intake located inside front bumper.
-Bosch bypass-valve system.
-Oil pressure and return system - 100% bolt-on.
-Oil breather assembly.
-Detailed and illustrated installation manual.
-2yr./unlimted mileage warranty.
-100% maintenance free operation.

VT440 specs :
Boost pressure: 4.5 PSI
Horsepower: 440 DIN
Torque: 450 NM (Stock 365)

VT450 specs (+400USD) :
Boost pressure: 5 PSI
Horsepower: 450 DIN
Torque: 465 NM (Stock 365)
Installation time : 10 hours

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Fitting Time: 10.00 hours.
Estimated Installation Cost at CA Workshops: £645.00 inc. VAT
Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 20.00 Kg

Product Code: essfaq

Frequently Asked Questions regarding supercharging.

A supercharger system represents a significant investment. Potential supercharger buyers need to gain as much knowledge about the various types and brands of superchargers as possible before making a buying decision. The purpose of this FAQ is to answer as many questions as possible about supercharging in general and the ESS kits in particular.

Q: What does the different ESS supercharger system designation mean ?
A:
PD1: Powerdyne based stage 1 system, non intercooled -no longer in production.
VT1: Vortech based stage 1 system, non intercooled.
VT2: Vortech based stage 2 system, intercooled.
VT3: Vortech based stage 3 system, intercooled with upgraded engine internals.
TX1: ASA TM1 based stage 1 system, non intercooled.
TX2: ASA TM1 based stage 2 system, intercooled with higher boost pressure.
TS1: Lysholm TwinScrew stage 1 system.
TS2: Lysholm TwinScrew stage 2 system with patented Laminova liquid intercooling.
TS3: Lysholm TwinScrew stage 3 system with patented Laminova liquid intercooling and upgraded engine internals

Q: What exactly does a supercharger do?
A: A supercharger forces additional air and fuel into the engine under pressure. This occurs when the engine is under full throttle or under load, not at normal cruise or most normal driving. A large displacement engine makes more power than a small displacement engine because it can convert larger amounts of fuel and air into energy. A supercharger allows a smaller engine to do the same thing but only when extra power is actually needed.

Q: What is boost?
A: Boost is the amount of pressure (in pounds per square inch) that the supercharger provides. The air that goes into an unblown (unsupercharged) engine is drawn in by the vacuum created when the piston goes down in the cylinder bore. This air goes into the unsupercharged engine at atmospheric pressure which at sea level is 14.7 psi (pounds per square inch). On a blown engine the boost is the amount of additional pressure the inlet charge has over atmospheric that goes into the engine. So if your blower makes six pounds of boost that means your inlet charge is atmospheric pressure (14.7 psi) plus the 6 psi of boost for a total of 20.7 psi.

Q: How much boost can you normally run?
A: 6-8 PSI is normally a safe level for most stock engines. Running more than this will usually require a reduction in compression ratio. Every engine is different and some engines are more tolerant of boost than others.

Q: How difficult are ESS Supercharger systems to install?
A: All ESS Supercharger systems have been designed with ease of installation in mind. All systems comes with a detailed, illustrated step-by-step installation instruction, and the entire system has been designed as a 100% bolt-on system with no adjustments necessary. The installation can be performed using normal hand tools in 6-10 hours (I6 systems) and 14-20 hours (V8 systems). If you do not have good mechanical skills, it is recommended that you let a competent auto mechanic perform the installatio. Returning the car to stock status again is easy, with no evidence of the supercharger system ever being there.

Q: Doesn't running boost on an engine put more strain on the engine's parts?
A: Not necessarily. RPM is what kills engine parts. Typically, an unblown engine has to run up to 7,000 or 8,000 rpm to make any real power. At these high speeds you need a special crank, rods, pistons, rocker arms, valves, valve springs, and on and on. But a blower substantially increases power and torque at much lower rpm's. You usually don't have to run a blown engine over about 6,000 rpm to make maximum power. At these speeds stock engine components are more than adequate. Additionally an engine sees maximum load on the components at the moment the piston changes speed from going up in the cylinder to going down. There is a commonly held theory, too complicated to go into here, that increasing the combustion pressure, which a supercharger does, actually reduces this maximum load when piston travel changes from up to down. Under this theory, at comparable rpm's a blown engine is easier on parts than an unblown engine. In actuality, as long as detonation is controlled, you rarely have any engine failures with a blower.

Q: What happens if my blower drive belt breaks? How do I get home?
A: With a ESS Supercharger if the blower drive belt breaks the car will drive exactly like it did without the blower. It will run perfectly normal. However blower drive belt breakage is very rare. These belts typically last for 50,000 miles (80,000km) or more. These drive belts are industry standard which can be obtained at any auto parts store.

Q: What kind of warranty does ESS provide?
A: ESS offers a two year, unlimited mileage warranty. For complete details please contact us.

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