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Although I have an LS sitting for another project (and believe me I have seriously thought about swapping it into my ZHP) I think the twin screw is the route I am going to go. I just want the car a little better. As you said, as it should have come. As I get closer to pulling the trigger, I’d like to hit you up for some first hand input.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnrando
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My car was a well kept track day toy when I bout it, sooo... Going back to stock isn't an option for me lol. I'll stop modding with it sometime after I'm dead [emoji23].Quote:
Originally Posted by Fried_Chicken
Do that subframe weld regardless of mods. It's unfortunately not even an option on these chassis for long term. I've got the foam fix right now but.... I'm keeping an eye on it.
These cars respond very well to proper mods and some are direct improvements. That said, I agree. BMW did this car right pretty much out of the factory. Except.....for the response below lol.Wholeheartedly agree. There's an old article (Car n Driver I think?) that tested an early pre-ZHP E46 sedan with a factory style AA performance kit installed. Which, of course, included their SC. It was reaaally cool but AA couldn't get BMW USA to bite for a dealer option.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnrando
I wish the ZHP would have come from the factory like that. Low PSI, good internals, and a bloody LSD [emoji23]. I'm glad I have one but... it should have been a stock option.The original owner and myself have built the ZHP for an SC. But.... I've kinda hit a reallllly nice sweet spot with the NA power feel and I'm kinda afraid to mess that up. That said, Twin Screw all the way. Love the way the ESS kits feel.Quote:
Originally Posted by JETSET303
And LS1 power FTW. I miss My LS cars. Went back to a twin turbo machine for my go fast bits. Buuuut I still want a 99 WS6. One day.
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Good lord, those prices are ridiculous.
$6k for the supercharger. I looked at the Autowerke diff, and I don't like how it mounts at all.
A separate oil pump? Also the intercooler hoses will go everywhere. Stock or S54 it is.
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but, an S54 swap is going to be as much or more expensive than a supercharger setup. And with a low psi build, 6-8psi, an intercooler isn't a mandatory thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fried_Chicken
Also, the AA is a Centrifugal setup. They tend to have extra bits vs a twin screw. That said, the ESS Twin Screw setup is still 6+ grand. Like I said, making power on these means smashing the piggy bank.
You could possibly pick up an E46M in the rough ballpark of 10k.
And if it's just power you want, LS1 cars are cheap.
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VF doesn’t look bad at all at $4500..........just saying
To do an S54 swap right you essentially need to purchase an entire donor car in my opinion. I think an S54 swap (done right: all s54 maintenance, new belts, freshening up the motor, coating the rear subframe, new bushings, etc etc etc) can get you up to 8-10k in total or more
+1. Pretty much all of this. But if I have to buy a donor M.... I'd rather just keep it as the new project car [emoji23].Quote:
Originally Posted by BADCLOWN
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I have a 2001 330i, not sure if it's a ZHP motor, but it's had an Active S/C installed for over 60k miles. Still runs great. It makes plenty of linear power, with no boost lag like with a turbo. Most of the power is higher in the rev range. Mileage sucks even without putting my foot in it (16mpg avg.)
No I understand. I’m not a power junkie, I thought it might be something relatively small and elegant. I’m a BMW OEM junkie. I’m going to keep my ZHP bone stock, and enjoy the “reliability” it brings with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenrir
You need MOOOORE power! Everyone can agree ZHP handles/drives great but more power makes it much more exciting !Quote:
Originally Posted by Fried_Chicken
+1!Quote:
Originally Posted by d-rod
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