KO Performance 1.9l Eaton supercharger kit

[Blackie]

Originally Posted by Viper3812

Sorry for not posting, I just moved last week and have been busy and forgot about my trip to Miami.

I saw the supercharger that day and liked the setup. The supercharger I saw was in a Z3 body and looked good. Unlike the DASC this one is away from the engine and I beieve the intake is different from the 318's because this one had an extended air duct to the lower part of the front bumper. I took a picture of it, but am having trouble posting it up. I will try and post it in my gallery if anyone would like to take a closer look of the supercharger.

From what I saw and have been reading I am really interested in buying this supercharger from KO, but can't at this moment because I am short of money, but it will be in my future plan.

Hey thanks for the update! I am going to jump in at the group buy price. Give me a more detail impression whenever you have time.

By the way, thanks for the Supersprint exhaust!

[Blackie]

Originally Posted by KOjag

We just finished another install on a car this afternoon, he has our out of the box $2,499 supercharger with no extras. The car will be here until monday morning so I will post some pictures of the install so you can see what the finished kits you will recieve will look like under your hood. As for the installation manual, it is full of pictures and assumes no previous mechanical knowledge. I am not at liberty to send out copies of the instruction manual without purchase because it contains pictures and information that we have spent alot of money to develope. But if a potential customer contacts me for information I can send you a text only version of the manual so you can decide if you can do the install yourself.
BTW: John Paul (CEO of KO performance and my boss) is having the kit uploaded on our web site september 1st and at that point I will not be able to sell at intro price. The list price for the supercharger kit is $2,999 and all intro pricing or Group buy pricing will be over september 1st. So if you are going to buy the system I would call and lock in a price. 3 people have locked in the $1,999 Group buy price already.The superchargers are in stock.

Put me in for a group buy price. I will call you and work out all the necessary details.

Thanks!

[AlaskaBlue]

Originally Posted by Viper3812

Sorry for not posting, I just moved last week and have been busy and forgot about my trip to Miami.

I saw the supercharger that day and liked the setup. The supercharger I saw was in a Z3 body and looked good. Unlike the DASC this one is away from the engine and I beieve the intake is different from the 318's because this one had an extended air duct to the lower part of the front bumper. I took a picture of it, but am having trouble posting it up. I will try and post it in my gallery if anyone would like to take a closer look of the supercharger.

From what I saw and have been reading I am really interested in buying this supercharger from KO, but can't at this moment because I am short of money, but it will be in my future plan.

Did you get to see the kit in action or ride in the car? Any impressions as far as how well you thought the kit performed?

[Viper3812]

Originally Posted by AlaskaBlue

Did you get to see the kit in action or ride in the car? Any impressions as far as how well you thought the kit performed?

Unfortunatley I did not get to ride in the car. I wanted to, but the owner was not there and no one else had the keys and I couldn't wait any longer because I was running late to the airport.

[95BLACKti]

I really enjoy my ti, which I have lowered with Bilstein shocks, springs and 16" MM2 wheels and Yokohama tires. Car handles like a go cart and rides nice and is very tight. uses or leaks no fluids and has been very reliable.

I have read all the articles on supercharging; but I am curoius to the reliability of the M42 engine after induction mods and if driveability is effected.

Owners with some mileage on their modified engines, please provide feedback with reference to any engine problems; i.e. overheating, oil consumption, blown head gaskets, warped heads, lower end problems, etc.

Are there driveability problems; overheating, rough idle, hard start characteristics, poor gas mileage, etc.

I have a (recently) rebuilt automatic transmission and wonder if the supercharged engine places unacceptable stresses on the transmission. I would even consider getting a second ti; if the AT can't handle the horsepower. But I spend the majority of my commute (12 miles one way) going less then 20 mph; it often takes 45 min- 1 Hr to get to work.

I like the idea of more available horsepower but I am afraid that I may end up spending $3000 for the horsepower and inherit reliability and/ or driveability problems.

Any suggetsions/ feedback is appreciated.

r/ Mike

[pdxmotorhead]

Most supercharged production engines last as long as non supercharged engines IF the loose nut behind the wheel behaves.

Unless your just winding the crud out of the motor all the time the eaton blowers are pretty invisible driven mildly. Most don't even know you have one...

If your conservative and don't turn up the system too far the life should be not a lot different than what you would have gotten with-out the blower.

Not to say there arn't side effect of a supercharger. IE you have to buy better than 89 octane fuel...

Dave

[AlaskaBlue]

Any updates on the S/C so far? I looked on the KO website and saw no mention of it.

[tonymasone]

Anybody do a 1/4 mile run with this supercharger? 0-60, 0-100, 1/4mile times?

[KdCass]

Is the group buy still gathering?

[KOjag]

Ebay Auction ends tonight check it out. - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

[KOjag]

The KO 1.9l supercharger is officialy for sale and on the market, come have a look. 7 kits sold since the web page posted. Have a look for your self.
http://www.koperformance.com/BMW/tur...harger_kit.htm

[Panzer_M]

my Clubsport is in the shop right now getting some work done, but earily 06 I will be looking for some "boost" in hp.

even at 3400$ for 200+ is cheaper than a S50 swap and lighter.

[L84THSKY]

So I guess the group buy @ approx $2000.00 is long gone.
Your price on the net is now $3199.99.
How were you able to sell the group buy price so cheap?

Originally Posted by KOjag

The KO 1.9l supercharger is officialy for sale and on the market, come have a look. 7 kits sold since the web page posted. Have a look for your self.
http://www.koperformance.com/BMW/tur...harger_kit.htm

[tonymasone]

well if you don't plan on wanting any more ponies, then the supercharger is the way to go, i myself want a supercharged s52 in there, but that's becase i'm crazy

[cali-ti]

Originally Posted by Panzer_M

my Clubsport is in the shop right now getting some work done, but early 06 I will be looking for some "boost" in hp.

even at 3400$ for 200+ is cheaper than a S50 swap and lighter.

i may be looking around this time myself. perhaps if there's enough interest, we could get together a group buy then.

KOJag, of those 7 kits sold, were any to people on this site? i'd like to see some experiences with he kit posted here (or bimmerforums or wherever) before taking the plunge if possible.