ESS Supercharger Group Buy

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Feb 15, 2018 | 12:21 PM
  #26  
Nice 👍
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Feb 15, 2018 | 12:45 PM
  #27  
Quote: $325 for shipping

Should be around $325 if you are close to his location.

Thanks

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damn that's cheaper than I thought
and how much just for the tuning as I already have a handheld unit ?
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Feb 15, 2018 | 12:50 PM
  #28  
Quote:
bridge road
camberley
Surrey
gu152qr
$325 for shipping
Quote: I’m with Brunty, I’d need shipping to the UK
Should be around $325 if you are close to his location.
Quote: This is a really good deal and ideal for someone that has a bone stock car.
Thanks
Quote: Damn....
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Feb 15, 2018 | 12:52 PM
  #29  
Quote:


damn that's cheaper than I thought
and how much just for the tuning as I already have a handheld unit ?
$100 less if you already have the handheld unit.
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Feb 15, 2018 | 03:39 PM
  #30  
What would shipping run on the full kit to Honolulu, Hawaii (96822)? Thanks.
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Feb 15, 2018 | 04:27 PM
  #31  
Quote: Exactly. If you get it custom tuned w e85 you should be killing it. I would think even 8psi is low considering the weistec boys seem to be 11-12 psi. Maybe Brad can chime in.

My struggle right now is not jumping ship to the RS3 platform with an Iroz xona turbo......
I DO NOT suggest you run the flex fuel kit with a blower setup

You are already pushing the fuel system with blower without e85 adding e85 on factory fuel pumps and lines and 550cc injectors can result in failure

Do not take short cuts
Stock weistec kit runs 9-10psi my friend as weistec use there own crank pulley

ESS 8psi kit is pretty low
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Feb 15, 2018 | 05:03 PM
  #32  
couple things.... These ESS kits are complete, they include the new air filters, gaskets and even new intake manifold bolts (they are not re-useable). Maybe some power steering fluid and coolant is all you have to provide

As an aside, unless they have changed it, for the complete kit, the ecus need to get sent to ESS for reprogramming as they dont have a remote or flash tune. However, they were working on it, so it is possible this has changed...
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Feb 15, 2018 | 06:03 PM
  #33  
There is someone who is running flex fuel and 10psi with the ESS kit but he has upgraded injectors, fuel pumps and a custom tune.
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Feb 15, 2018 | 06:08 PM
  #34  
Quote: What would shipping run on the full kit to Honolulu, Hawaii (96822)? Thanks.
Shipping to Honolulu is $200.
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Feb 15, 2018 | 06:25 PM
  #35  
Quote: There is someone who is running flex fuel and 10psi with the ESS kit but he has upgraded injectors, fuel pumps and a custom tune.
Awesome bud

I wouldnt be game enough to be running flex fuel kit on my 700whp setup

Just saying......
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Feb 15, 2018 | 09:56 PM
  #36  
Quote: Awesome bud

I wouldnt be game enough to be running flex fuel kit on my 700whp setup

Just saying......
+1
your car should be dialed in and tuned on right fuel
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Feb 16, 2018 | 10:42 AM
  #37  
Quote: Awesome bud

I wouldnt be game enough to be running flex fuel kit on my 700whp setup

Just saying......
Quote: +1
your car should be dialed in and tuned on right fuel
We agree that the car should have the fueling system and tune to support whatever fuel the car will be using.
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Feb 16, 2018 | 04:59 PM
  #38  
I am on the list for the complete kit at this amazing price! Ahmad is saving us a lot of money we can use for other mods so if you are on the fence a system this complete with a Gen 3 blower will never be less money. Go for it!
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Feb 17, 2018 | 09:18 PM
  #39  
Quote:
I am on the list for the complete kit at this amazing price! Ahmad is saving us a lot of money we can use for other mods so if you are on the fence a system this complete with a Gen 3 blower will never be less money. Go for it!
Thanks! We have started invoicing for the group buy.

Please contact us if you're ready to place your order in the group buy and we can email you an invoice
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Feb 19, 2018 | 04:05 AM
  #40  
Thanks for setting up this GB, Ahmad

Does the bottom of the ESS SC contact the engine valley? What heat shielding does the ESS unit employ at the bottom near the valley?

Do you have any additional photos of the ESS unit after you opened it up, and of the bottom of the unit?
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Feb 19, 2018 | 08:27 AM
  #41  
Quote: Thanks for setting up this GB, Ahmad

Does the bottom of the ESS SC contact the engine valley? What heat shielding does the ESS unit employ at the bottom near the valley?

Do you have any additional photos of the ESS unit after you opened it up, and of the bottom of the unit?
You're welcome!

The bottom of the ESS does not contact the engine valley. It bolts up to the heads but the supercharger has the map sensor bolted to the bottom of it and even that has clearance. There is no heat shielding provided.

The ESS is designed with the supercharger on the bottom and intercooler on top to help with cooling versus what is available from other companies.

I do have pictures of it opened up but I did not take pictures of the bottom. The bottom is just the top of the Gen 3 Whipple supercharger. Here are the pics of the opened up ESS. You can see the large intercooler and why putting the intercooler on top is better for cooling versus sandwiching it between a hot engine and hot supercharger. Feel free to ask me any other questions!


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Feb 19, 2018 | 09:53 PM
  #42  
Hmm...
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Feb 20, 2018 | 10:12 PM
  #43  
Hi whats the price of shipping to Sydney Aus?
Looks like power steering resevoir stays in place?
Thanks
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Feb 21, 2018 | 08:09 AM
  #44  
Quote: Hmm...
Let us know if you decide to get in on the group buy
Quote: Hi whats the price of shipping to Sydney Aus?
Looks like power steering resevoir stays in place?
Thanks
$400 USD to Sydney, Australia.

The power steering reservoir is relocated and a replacement reservoir is included in the kit. It bolts to the passenger side head. I can take a pic for you if you'd like.
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Feb 21, 2018 | 03:28 PM
  #45  
Quote: ESS does not offer remote tuning but we are working with Eurocharged to offer a handheld programmer with remote tuning capabilities for those who do not want to ship their ECU to ESS or want custom tuning. Cost will be $1000 with the handheld.

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Is remote tuning a go and is that $1k on top of the existing pricing?
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Feb 21, 2018 | 03:30 PM
  #46  
Quote: Is remote tuning a go and is that $1k on top of the existing pricing?
Yes the remote tuning is offered by Eurocharged for $1k on top of existing price. You could opt for the tuner kit and buy injectors and tuning separately
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Feb 21, 2018 | 03:37 PM
  #47  
If something goes south and messes up the engine, if you aren't using ess' tune, (ie using the eurocharged one) what happens with supercharger / engine damage warranty? A handheld tune would be nicer to have...
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Feb 21, 2018 | 08:33 PM
  #48  
Quote: If something goes south and messes up the engine, if you aren't using ess' tune, (ie using the eurocharged one) what happens with supercharger / engine damage warranty? A handheld tune would be nicer to have...
Which warranty are you referring to?


Here is the power steering reservoir

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Feb 21, 2018 | 11:43 PM
  #49  
Quote: If something goes south and messes up the engine, if you aren't using ess' tune, (ie using the eurocharged one) what happens with supercharger / engine damage warranty? A handheld tune would be nicer to have...
I was talking about the 2 year warranty with ESS stuff.

As an aside, from what I understand, ESS has 2 tunes, their "normal" which one moderates throttle input and controls torque output so it is safe for the pre-facelift transmissions and which most of their c63 stuff comes with. I think they also offer a "open" tune for MCT cars or built transmissions. I don't think the two have been compared on similar comparable cars to see the difference and was wondering if you had heard anything about it or if there were any performance differences? thanks
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Feb 23, 2018 | 06:47 AM
  #50  
Quote: I was talking about the 2 year warranty with ESS stuff.

As an aside, from what I understand, ESS has 2 tunes, their "normal" which one moderates throttle input and controls torque output so it is safe for the pre-facelift transmissions and which most of their c63 stuff comes with. I think they also offer a "open" tune for MCT cars or built transmissions. I don't think the two have been compared on similar comparable cars to see the difference and was wondering if you had heard anything about it or if there were any performance differences? thanks
If you use another tun tuner that voids any warranty.

Here is the response I received to your second question:
"Standard software has throttle modulation in mid range to help traction issues and avoid transmission/diff problems. This is highly recommended!"
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