ESS Tuning Twin Screw Stage 2 (TS2) Supercharger Install Notes

[cakM3]

... since Castrol 10w-60 TWS is no longer made.

I didn't know that. Where did you hear this??

[cakM3]

My TS2 now has 65k miles without any issues. Yea that ICV hose can be
a pain post installation. I was doing the OFHG, and the process of wrestling it out, knocked the ICV hose out. Boy, that is a pain to get back in. The OFHG is another fun job once the TS2 is installed. Key step, remove the S/C pulley and slide the OFH out forward.

To the TS2 / S54 comparison, the TS2 has a lot more low end torque. It really is perfect daily driver setup. The S54 is a thoroughbred screamer built for the track. The two are very different personalities.

I will add that having driven Steve's ZHP, a supercharger is very addicting. All I can say is that at least one of my BMWs will be boosted with ESS Tuning's kit once I'm able to free up money to purchase one

[derbo]

i've had a lot of turbocharged cars... personally, i don't like their driveability - or lack thereof - when putting power down mid-corner. it's the lag.

supercharger seems like the answer!

peter

Have you driven mid-range powered turbo cars that have the powerband specific to the mid-range? I had a GT2871R turbo Civic and full 16psi was at 2800RPM all the way to 7200RPM. It was no slouch in mid-corners.

[Vas]

Turbos that are chosen right are a blast. I had a t04 maxima that built full boost at 3k and went to 7k.

[rkneeshaw]

I didn't know that. Where did you hear this??

Mainly Turner's website:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-10...m5-e9x-m3.aspx

And a few others:
http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?p=224620
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=626852

But I see a fairly recent post on the interwebs that people have found it showing up at O'Reilly's auto parts stores, so I'm not sure what to think anymore?

When I emailed ESS Tuning this was their response:

Hi Ryan,

You can now use this oil: http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/page.php?id=30162

Same as we use in on the Vortech chargers.

It can be ordered from ESS or from Vortech

This is special oil for sealed supercharger units

[derbo]

Mainly Turner's website:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-10...m5-e9x-m3.aspx

And a few others:
http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?p=224620
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=626852

But I see a fairly recent post on the interwebs that people have found it showing up at O'Reilly's auto parts stores, so I'm not sure what to think anymore?

When I emailed ESS Tuning this was their response:

The weight is the same. Its still 10w60 but it is made by Shell instead of Castrol now due to BMW switching oil brands. Nothing to worry about.

[rkneeshaw]

I updated the first post with a section regarding the bolt that secures the new idler pullies through the alternator to the oil filter housing gasket. I had to modify that slightly to keep it from bottoming out.

[Au2bahn]

His name is Jon...


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Should have kept that SCd ZHP. Best kit out there


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[johnrando]

Hey Jon! Yes, that was sweet.

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[derbo]

Should have kept that SCd ZHP. Best kit out there


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but 997 turbo?!