Compatibility of VF Superchargers across models

[Wahooz]

Hi all,
I was surfing fleaBay and came across the following:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-E39...kAAOSwVF1aNTRE

Seller says that the kit is interchangeable w/ other models, specifically: "For sale is a VF Engineering Vortech Supercharger in good used condition.Was on a 2000 528i with the 2.8 L but the bracketry and supercharger used are the same design for all of the 2.5, 2.8, and 3.0 L BMW engines.BMW computers are coded so the included computer is not guaranteed to interchange in which case you would need to get a tune done to your factory computer by a local speed shop.The brackets are also the same for the big 3.2 L in the M series cars however the oversized factory intake plenum on that engine will interfere with the supercharger requiring additional parts and extensive modification to work."

Anyone know if this is true and it will in fact fit on an E85 3.0i? Anything else potentially needed to make this work? Thanks in advance-

[Steeler]

Originally Posted by Wahooz

Hi all,
I was surfing fleaBay and came across the following:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-E39...kAAOSwVF1aNTRE

Seller says that the kit is interchangeable w/ other models, specifically: "For sale is a VF Engineering Vortech Supercharger in good used condition.Was on a 2000 528i with the 2.8 L but the bracketry and supercharger used are the same design for all of the 2.5, 2.8, and 3.0 L BMW engines.BMW computers are coded so the included computer is not guaranteed to interchange in which case you would need to get a tune done to your factory computer by a local speed shop.The brackets are also the same for the big 3.2 L in the M series cars however the oversized factory intake plenum on that engine will interfere with the supercharger requiring additional parts and extensive modification to work."

Anyone know if this is true and it will in fact fit on an E85 3.0i? Anything else potentially needed to make this work? Thanks in advance-

Not really sure on the architecture of the S54 compared to the M54 for example.
My honest opinion is they will be different. I could be wrong.
It deserves some more research before committing.

Worth a quick call to VF and ask them?

[Wahooz]

Originally Posted by dbarton62

Not really sure on the architecture of the S54 compared to the M54 for example.
My honest opinion is they will be different. I could be wrong.
It deserves some more research before committing.

Worth a quick call to VF and ask them?

Yep, I think that's probably the best way to determine, although not sure how willing they'd be given that it's a used unit sold by a 3rd party. But, never hurts to ask! Thanks for the response.

[Taskmaster]

Originally Posted by Wahooz

Hi all,
I was surfing fleaBay and came across the following:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-E39...kAAOSwVF1aNTRE

Seller says that the kit is interchangeable w/ other models, specifically: "For sale is a VF Engineering Vortech Supercharger in good used condition.Was on a 2000 528i with the 2.8 L but the bracketry and supercharger used are the same design for all of the 2.5, 2.8, and 3.0 L BMW engines.BMW computers are coded so the included computer is not guaranteed to interchange in which case you would need to get a tune done to your factory computer by a local speed shop.The brackets are also the same for the big 3.2 L in the M series cars however the oversized factory intake plenum on that engine will interfere with the supercharger requiring additional parts and extensive modification to work."

Anyone know if this is true and it will in fact fit on an E85 3.0i? Anything else potentially needed to make this work? Thanks in advance-

The M52TU and M54 are pretty much the same, save for the improved intake manifold, and Throttle by Wire, and a different management system.

However, the M52TU never came in the Z4.