Decided to turbo the M3, need a good summer job.
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Here's the link to the thread about the twin-screw.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=145140
There's only about 7 pages of actual content there, but the link to the first post sums it up the best.
In my opinion, I never have really liked their system. The supercharger was already maxed out at 8.5 psi so there is no potential. Most don't even achieve 300 hp at the wheels. (If I'm adding forced induction, I wanna see at least 320+ @ the wheels.) The Saab intercooler flows for crap. There were some early issues but apparently they got ironed out quickly. AA is a very respectable shop and their tuning ability and customer service is top-notch. But I couldn't justify $6K for a stressed out s/c system. But on a side note, the by-pass valve sounds fucking bad-ass on it.
E36DJ,
I'm going to the Tekademics Invasion shin-dig next weekend at MIR. I'll look for you there.
Peace.
~Matt
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=145140
There's only about 7 pages of actual content there, but the link to the first post sums it up the best.
In my opinion, I never have really liked their system. The supercharger was already maxed out at 8.5 psi so there is no potential. Most don't even achieve 300 hp at the wheels. (If I'm adding forced induction, I wanna see at least 320+ @ the wheels.) The Saab intercooler flows for crap. There were some early issues but apparently they got ironed out quickly. AA is a very respectable shop and their tuning ability and customer service is top-notch. But I couldn't justify $6K for a stressed out s/c system. But on a side note, the by-pass valve sounds fucking bad-ass on it.
E36DJ,
I'm going to the Tekademics Invasion shin-dig next weekend at MIR. I'll look for you there.
Peace.
~Matt
Nice nice, I'll be up there for sure.. if I can fix the car by then (I'll walk to the places if I have to.)
I LOVE the setup of the AA supercharger system but it should be putting it's crank numbers to the WHEELS, like you said it doesn't justify the price. On another note it has a BEAUTIFUL dyno graph, keeps the stock power curve EXACTLY, only adds 80hp, makes 205ft-lbs of torque at 2200rpms!!!!! Imagine that..
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Re: Decided to turbo the M3, need a good summer job.
Hmmm alright...can't the AA S/C be upgradeble? ie. changing the pulley? also what is the difference between the two types of S/C. ie. the one belt driven centrifugal I think like AA's. and the Euro one ie. the one connect directly into the intake manifold. Are there any pros and con of them two? Cost and benefits too. Thanks for the input.(Blah&E36DJ).......
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Re: Decided to turbo the M3, need a good summer job.
Well like they were saying the Rotrex supercharger in the AA kit is maxed out from the factory, you are thinking of a typical Vortech kit like ERS and ERT are making, which I'm starting to think more about lately.
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