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11-18-2012, 02:52 AM | #1 |
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VF570 installed
I recieved my VF570 in the mail last thursday and decide to begin tearing down the car that night. I worked for the next week when my schedule allowed and basically finished on the following thursday; with the exception of the FPR (which I'm still awaiting direction). My ECU should arrive next week along with a flash cable built for our ECU; at that point I'll finally get to start it up.
The install had some fairly time consuming tasks just due to the nature of the Z4. For example, putting the lower SC bracket bolt in requires tilting the motor or pulling the front subframs; I chose to pull the front subframe. Also, the tolerances for the manifold are so tight that it was a two person job to get all the throttle bodies, BPV, and SC lined up at the same time. Though I shouldn't complain about it fitting too good. The intake pipe for the SC and running the filter hose was also very tight, but fits perfect. The part I put off till last was fitting the air to water intercooling system as I didn't think it would all fit on the Z4. After adjusting the oil cooler lines and trimming a few plastic bits, I found the perfect spot for the new radiator (for the air to water system) while maintaining the original spot of the oil cooler. Moving the oil cooler lines also gave way for the reservior to be tucked just a little bit higher and fit under the stock underpanel. Just like the parts up top, it's a very tight fit, but it fits. Everything else on the kit was straight forward, and having done an SC on a previous BMW, pretty familiar too. I took a couple pics just because it looks so good: DSC_0877 by M detaR, on Flickr DSC_0878 by M detaR, on Flickr A further review of the kit as well as many more pics (and possibly videos) will be coming in the next week. Thanks for looking. Updates added: Quick video of the exhaust: Dyno: Z4M VF570 Dyno by M detaR, on Flickr Dyno vs. stock: Z4M VF570 DynoComp by M detaR, on Flickr Shut it down early cause it was running a little lean (VF and I will have to work on that). Very happy with the result though. Graph with boost: Z4M VF570 DynoBoost by M detaR, on Flickr Video of dyno run: Update 5/26/13; AFR datalog: Z4MrevAFR by M detaR, on Flickr Also, the kit has ~6000 miles on it and is running great! Update 8/13/2013; dyno: Went to the dyno again today. Got the same peak whp and 10 more peak wtq; though the mid range gains were great. Almost 30 more whp and 20 more wtq at some points. the kit has about 7250 miles on it and still runs amazing! Old run (run 2) vs current (run 5 and 6): Z4Mdyno8_13_2013 by M detaR, on Flickr Old AFR (run 2) vs current (run 5 and 6): Z4Mdyno8_13_2013_AFR by M detaR, on Flickr Video of last run: Update 12/11/2013; 0-60: Thought I would update on how the car is running; have just under 10k miles on the kit and still no problems at all. Still runs amazing and still puts a smile on my face every day! Unrelated to the SC kit though, I just replaced my Vanos bolts (4 out of 6 intake bolts were sheared off); much quieter now. Also, here's a video of my P3cars gauge 0-60:
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11-18-2012, 06:28 AM | #2 |
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Alright!! Really looking forward to this.
If the M is anything like the standard Z4, install of the supercharger bracket will require you to either raise the engine or go the route it sounds like you took - removing the frame pieces. I unbolted a motor mount and raise the engine with a cherry picker. It was very easy with the right tools, but I understand not everyone has a cherry picker available to them. I think you can use a jack and stands if you don't have access to a cherry picker. Congrats on being the first VF570 on the forums!!
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11-18-2012, 08:51 AM | #4 |
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wahoooo!!! another FI car joins the fold!!!
Does VF supply a new oil cooler for the new power level??? whats boost set at ?? The hardware looks gorgeous!! looking forward to hearing about fuel pumps and FPR setups......
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11-18-2012, 01:31 PM | #6 | |
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Also, I was checking out the fuel system for AA's stage 2 kit (on the E46 M3); they use an Aeromotive FPR and filter, and a Walbro pump. I wouldn't mind doing all that just to be safe, but we'll have to see what my tune is going to require/is based on.
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11-18-2012, 06:23 PM | #7 |
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wow! awesome man. looking forward to some real life reviews. i love the oem look of the vf system. looks like it belongs under the hood
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Best looking kit IMO. In for hp/torque figures. Good job on the install, looks like you're taking the time do it right.
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11-18-2012, 09:51 PM | #10 |
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OP, very much in for updates!
I would assume more than this: http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...-system-e46-m3 ^be sure to select the 570 kit in the options list. |
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11-18-2012, 10:12 PM | #11 |
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I'm very excited for you man. I love it when the aftermarket expands on this rare platform! looking forward to the dyno results
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it does look SOOOOO oem.... VF hardware is imo one of the best!!
the ess cant ever look so oem as its got huge boost pipes snaking around all over the place, <<<<<< this looks soo cool however :-) know im REALLY interested in the FPR setup, Fuel pump..... ive been categorically told the oem pump cant flow for 550 crank or upwards so, im really looking forward to seeing how accurate this data and and VFs solution. Especially as we seem to have an ECU controlled FPR according to rated's research.
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http://vf-engineering.com/other-bmw/z4m
then there is the possibility to install the kit 570 on z4m? the site is only available for M3e46. Excellent!! VF kit is very nice and i hope to be equally efficient. |
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http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vf-e...z4m-p2798.aspx
the 570 is cheaper than the 480 on vac's site. im all gitty inside for you lol |
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Also, while doing the install, I put on the Active Autowerke headers. Which are very nice pieces as well.
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11-19-2012, 01:23 PM | #17 |
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Rated.... Awesome stuff!!
So in terms of the fuel pump, did VF say where it's runs out of flow???? What the hell are ess on about then? I need to speak to AJ again as I don't want to pull the tank if I don't have to. It looks a PITA.
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Since all S54 motors use the same injectors in stock form, I'm assuming they use the same pumps as well (as would seem appropriate for the same injectors); with the FPR being the exception to similarities between the systems on the M3 and Z4M.
Here we go (in bold): Quote:
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I have been looking for a local here in Florida for quite some time now to get a kit installed for you guys, but glad to hear about your install! Can't wait to see the beast running!
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