Re: Anybody here supercharge/turbocharge a 528i?

[Roger Baker <m3bmw1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I turbo'd my 325 (now M3) and let me say that none of the kits are
"right", especially for OBD2. Many of my friends have tried different
makes/models of supercharger or turbocharger kits & they ALL have had
problems (except maybe Dinan). I would NOT bother or recommend any of
them unless you like spending endless amounts of money having running
problems tuned out & maybe even destroying an engine. 

Roger

"John A. Virnig" <john@domain.elided> wrote:
> I'd like to hear from anyone who's gone through the trouble of introducing
> forced induction to their 328/528 motor.  I'm looking at picking up a
> '97-'99 528i/5-speed.  Frankly, I like the smoothness and nimbleness of the
> 528 over the 540 (plus the $15K price jump is something to consider) but
> just want a little bit more than stock.  A Jim C. chip would be first choice
> (simple, effective) but there's nothing quite like a blower to make things
> interesting.
> 
> So if anyone had undertaken such an endevour, I'd like to hear from you -
> good or bad.
> 
> John Virnig
> '97 328is

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