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ESS Tuning VT2-550 Supercharger System Gen 3 for 2001-2006 BMW M3 [E46] (108-95)

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ESS Tuning VT2-550 Supercharger System Gen 3 for 2001-2006 BMW M3 [E46] (108-95)

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ESS Tuning VT2-550 Supercharger System (Gen.3) for 2001-2006 BMW M3 [E46]

Benefits
  • The car behaves just like stock until you demand power, then the car completely transforms providing brutal acceleration normally reserved for pure race cars.

  • This supercharger has been designed to be a direct bolt-on system to offer you the quickest and easiest installation process.

  • ESS Superchargers are tested extensively on and off the track to ensure you with maximum performance and reliability.

Application
  • 2001-2006 BMW M3 [E46]
 VT2-550 Specs
  • Boost pressure: 9 PSI
  • Horsepower: 550SAE (65% gain over stock)
  • Torque on: 350 ft/lbs
Features
  • Vortech V3 Si-trim internally lubricated supercharger unit
  • High capacity front mount intercooler system with casted end tanks for improved flow (FMIC)
  • Cast aluminum ESS intake manifold
  • High capacity bypass-valve system
  • Powder-coated mandrel bent tubing
  • One belt driven w/self tension system
  • CNC machined, hard anodized brackets
  • CNC hard anodized crankshaft pulley
  • CNC hard anodized water pump pulley (very important for proper water pump gear ratio)
  • Long life serpentine drive belt
  • Oil breather assembly designed for boost
  • 5 layer super strength silicone hose throughout system
  • ESS spec fuel pressure system
  • High capacity, direct replacement Siemens fuel injectors
  • K&N cold air intake located inside front bumper
  • ESS E-Flash reprogramming and diagnostic interface
  • Perfectly optimized, dyno tweaked MSS54/MSS54HP ECU software with removed top speed governor
  • Detailed and illustrated installation manual
  • 2yr./unlimted mileage warranty
  • 100% maintenance free operation

ESS Tuning VT2-550 Supercharger System Gen 3 for BMW M3 E46
Vortech V3 Supercharger: The intercooled S54 VT2-550 supercharger system produces 550hp and 340lb-ft of torque at 9psi of boost. A 217hp gain over stock, eclipsing the output of a Nissan GTR! Featuring the self contained Vortech V3 supercharger unit in Si trim, the supercharger is capable of producing up to 775hp.

VT2-550: Comes with a high capacity front mount intercooler (FMIC) and a specially developed cast aluminum intake manifold assembly with an integrated high capacity bypass valve designed not only for optimum flow, but for minimal weight to not disrupt the iconic chassis balance of the M3. The VT2-550 is a complete system with everything you need and is easily upgradeable as all the major hardware components are the same all the way up to our VT3-700.

- ESS E-Flash OBD2 cable and specific ESS MSS60 engine software
  • Recalibrated VANOS control
  • Perfectly optimized fuel delivery
  • Includes a full diagnostic and code clearing capability
  • Dyno limiter and top speed governors are removed
  • Recalibrated electronic throttle for quicker throttle response
  • Perfectly calibrated for the VT2-550 supercharged engine providing optimum ignition timing under all conditions
  • Allows the end user to upload the supercharger ECU software from any PC running Windows XP or newer
  • Stock ECU software will be saved and can easily be restored in the future
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The system maintains all OBD-II functions and it is backed by a comprehensive 2-year, unlimited mileage warranty program. The system takes 6-8 hours to install using normal hand tools and no irreversible modifications to the car are necessary.

Please Note: The VT2-550 requires the use of 93AKI/98RON and above fuel quality. The system is designed and calibrated for OEM Euro style exhaust headers. OEM US headers will also work well if the car does not see extensive track use. The system is capable of supporting considerably more boost/HP.


ESS Tuning VT2-550 Supercharger Gen 3 Dyno
ESS Tuning VT2-550 Supercharger Gen 3 Dyno



If you feel that you cannot properly perform this installation, we HIGHLY recommend you bring in your vehicle and let one of our technicians do the install.
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