ESS m156 supercharger install thread
01-21-2018, 02:05 PM
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01-21-2018, 02:06 PM
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01-21-2018, 04:08 PM
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01-21-2018, 04:55 PM
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I agree the fit and finish is almost OEM like. It does require trimming of the airboxes and front cover
Not sure what you mean by prices are same. Weistec stage 3 is several thousand dollars more than the ESS supercharger
Thanks! I've always gone the path less traveled. You never know what's down it until you try. Sure it's more work but sometimes you end up with something amazing!
Not sure what you mean by prices are same. Weistec stage 3 is several thousand dollars more than the ESS supercharger
Thanks! I've always gone the path less traveled. You never know what's down it until you try. Sure it's more work but sometimes you end up with something amazing!
01-21-2018, 05:30 PM
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I agree the fit and finish is almost OEM like. It does require trimming of the airboxes and front cover
Not sure what you mean by prices are same. Weistec stage 3 is several thousand dollars more than the ESS supercharger
Thanks! I've always gone the path less traveled. You never know what's down it until you try. Sure it's more work but sometimes you end up with something amazing!
Not sure what you mean by prices are same. Weistec stage 3 is several thousand dollars more than the ESS supercharger
Thanks! I've always gone the path less traveled. You never know what's down it until you try. Sure it's more work but sometimes you end up with something amazing!
01-21-2018, 08:38 PM
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Yes it is my car. I just got it on so not much data yet. I do have headers and they tuned my ecu. Will keep you guys updated. Plan on taking it to the track in March
01-22-2018, 02:00 AM
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how did the tuning work obd or live?
01-22-2018, 07:49 AM
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01-22-2018, 08:31 AM
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What would be the best option for somebody not wanting to do trans work (on a Facelift MCT box). I assume the ESS kit with the 3L Whipple @ Weistec stage 2 levels would result in same power levels with lower boost therefore lower IAT's?
Its $9k vs $10K then essentially? but the 9K gets you a larger Whipple
Its $9k vs $10K then essentially? but the 9K gets you a larger Whipple
01-22-2018, 12:10 PM
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What would be the best option for somebody not wanting to do trans work (on a Facelift MCT box). I assume the ESS kit with the 3L Whipple @ Weistec stage 2 levels would result in same power levels with lower boost therefore lower IAT's?
Its $9k vs $10K then essentially? but the 9K gets you a larger Whipple
Its $9k vs $10K then essentially? but the 9K gets you a larger Whipple
01-22-2018, 12:19 PM
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01-22-2018, 12:32 PM
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01-22-2018, 01:08 PM
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What would be the best option for somebody not wanting to do trans work (on a Facelift MCT box). I assume the ESS kit with the 3L Whipple @ Weistec stage 2 levels would result in same power levels with lower boost therefore lower IAT's?
Its $9k vs $10K then essentially? but the 9K gets you a larger Whipple
Its $9k vs $10K then essentially? but the 9K gets you a larger Whipple
Yes you get the larger Whipple with ESS
01-22-2018, 01:54 PM
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01-22-2018, 02:59 PM
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What would be the best option for somebody not wanting to do trans work (on a Facelift MCT box). I assume the ESS kit with the 3L Whipple @ Weistec stage 2 levels would result in same power levels with lower boost therefore lower IAT's?
Its $9k vs $10K then essentially? but the 9K gets you a larger Whipple
Its $9k vs $10K then essentially? but the 9K gets you a larger Whipple
01-23-2018, 01:25 PM
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01-23-2018, 03:26 PM
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FWIW, when added to this system, headers don't give anywhere near the increases they do as when added to the N/A engine system. I'll have my car dynoed after ESS system is installed so I should have hp/torque increase numbers. ESS says up to +150 on pp car (as initial hp it starts higher, tuned from the factory) and up to +180 to stock. Mine is stock P30 except power pipes.
01-23-2018, 04:27 PM
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FWIW, when added to this system, headers don't give anywhere near the increases they do as when added to the N/A engine system. I'll have my car dynoed after ESS system is installed so I should have hp/torque increase numbers. ESS says up to +150 on pp car (as initial hp it starts higher, tuned from the factory) and up to +180 to stock. Mine is stock P30 except power pipes.
01-23-2018, 05:03 PM
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You will actually probably pick up more with headers on a supercharged car as the restriction is more restrictive as you are increasing the amount of exhaust it has to flow after installing a supercharger
01-23-2018, 05:12 PM
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you would think so, but they found minimal gains when adding headers, at least to that particular system with that boost. I'll try to find the discussion, it actually came up on a BMW board...
