Home made supercharger kit?

[scrowley111]

So is it possible to make and get all the peices needed to build a supercharger kit? Using what supercharger? Is this cost effective? How many have done this out there. Maybe using a vortech v1 charger?
I want to do FI but and seeing all the options. thanks 97 m3

[E36HB]

If I were you I would post this in the Forced Induction area.

You will get much better information.

As a fellow FI bimmer owner, I will say this now....Go turbo. Once you get the taste of

boost in your mouth its like taking a hit of crack....All you want is more more more...

[scrowley111]

well how much for a pieced together turbo kit? 3k or so?

[Ape]

well how much for a pieced together turbo kit? 3k or so?

I wish it was that cheap..:(

[E36HB]

I cant say It hasnt been done....it has.

But just save a couple thousand more and get a proper setup from

TT or TRM

[Hova]

the parts are about 3k for JUST the turbo setup.


the stuff that kills you, include tuning, cooling system, meth injection if u choose to do so, head gasket, custom exhaust, gauges, wiring, piping, clamps, hoses, and just little things.

[Brent 930]

Aftermarket dip stick holder, extra valves to block boost from getting into the crankcase and oil pan for example.

It's just not a matter of getting a SC or turbo with some piping and you're done.

I would just buy a complete kit from somewhere or someone instead.

[RRSperry]

Of course it possible... It really helps to have access to a NC mill and lathe, and have welding and fabrication skills. It depends on how much your time is worth. But with the cost of an entry supercharger kit, say AA's stage 1 C38... It's probably not worth it.

If you have to scrimp and save just to try to build your own, it's going to be a struggle. Going FI is going to generate a lot more heat, so you are going to have to think cooling. Maybe yours will hold up, but if it has a lot of miles, probably not.

Then there is the clutch. The brakes. The tires. The suspension... It really never ends.

I had the opportunity to drive a turbo M3 the other day. Let's just say that 450-500 whp is a complete waste on the street. The thing spun up the rear tires in 3ed gear at 50 mph... It is a lot of fun, but it wasn't very useful for anything other than going straight...

I think I'll stay with my just over 300 whp supercharger... Way easier to drive fast.

[GG///M3]

I have a AA turbo manifold I can sell to you, or i can sell you a Rms stage 2 kit. pm me if your interested.:)

[scrowley111]

Of course it possible... It really helps to have access to a NC mill and lathe, and have welding and fabrication skills. It depends on how much your time is worth. But with the cost of an entry supercharger kit, say AA's stage 1 C38... It's probably not worth it.

If you have to scrimp and save just to try to build your own, it's going to be a struggle. Going FI is going to generate a lot more heat, so you are going to have to think cooling. Maybe yours will hold up, but if it has a lot of miles, probably not.

Then there is the clutch. The brakes. The tires. The suspension... It really never ends.

I had the opportunity to drive a turbo M3 the other day. Let's just say that 450-500 whp is a complete waste on the street. The thing spun up the rear tires in 3ed gear at 50 mph... It is a lot of fun, but it wasn't very useful for anything other than going straight...

I think I'll stay with my just over 300 whp supercharger... Way easier to drive fast.
I feel the same way on the power thing. I don't need a tire burner. I want a good all around street car to roast people on the highway. I have new tires, clutch, complete suspension, and all the looks. Now i guess it's just the supercharger.

[pbonsalb]

Buy a complete used kit from someone that ran it for a while so you know it all works. People who bought used kits and had trouble with them and gave up after a few months are not the best sources.

If you try to piece together your own, start by finding RMS or Dinan brackets -- complete with spacers and all hardware, before proceeding. If your friend has an old Vortech sitting around, it is useful to you only if it is reverse rotation.

[Devius1]

BTW.. package kits have some R/D... so unless you can afford some broken/blown/wrong parts along the way (don't sound like it) save-up for a "complete" system.

[s52umass]

where the hell is harwinton, CT?

[StraightSex]

it would eb mroe cost effective and easier just to buy a new or even used kit.

[jayzx7]

there is a used rms kit for 2700 for sale