Supercharged tranny wear

klammer · 09-08-2010, 06:11 PM

Well could have made quite the joke out of that title, but actually have a real concern. How is the dct supposed to hold up
With all these high hp supercharger kits. I mean with the added torque and hp, aren't you just begging for a blown tranny? Am considering the the s/c route but still have some reservations (like is the power even usable, don't want to spin all over the place, love the control) but most importantly how does this not destroy the car? Bot this car outright and plan on keeping for awhile. Any advice/input would be most appreciative... Thx
Btw have done about all that can be done to the car besides the s/c and love it.., s/c more for when/if I get bored with thus setup...

brava09 · 09-09-2010, 01:53 AM

Don't supercharge then....I know I won't, cause I'm afraid or reliability problems.

The M3 is a nice machine as it is...

Spdrcrj · 09-09-2010, 10:40 AM

Sounds like the DCT tranny is pretty reliable even with the addition of a supercharger. As long as your not doing a sh*t ton of launches from a dig.

Rshane · 09-09-2010, 12:16 PM

I think the DCT is rated for 450lb ft Tq, and 9000rpm, or something like that, so it should hold up just fine. Also, the computer tends to keep everything safe for the DCT, so if things get too crazy the computer takes care of things.

Then again, that's what I've been reading on this site...I have no actual experience myself.

duk · 09-09-2010, 12:22 PM

it might be rated at that level as peak, but for longevity is the question here... if i had DCT and went SC, I would get a conservative hp kit

Bob MG · 09-09-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brava09

Don't supercharge then....I know I won't, cause I'm afraid or reliability problems.

The M3 is a nice machine as it is...

Spoken like someone who hasn't driven a SC m3

Smooth like OEM, do yourself a favour and test drive one .

klammer · 09-09-2010, 07:56 PM

Will have to test drive one at some point... Love this car so much just wouldn't want to hurt my baby...like a smoking hot chick with small boobys, still smoking hot, but really like boobys

richardbb85 · 09-09-2010, 11:16 PM

do it right, get a good tune, don't do stupid shxt = a reliable SC setup

Green///Hell · 09-10-2010, 11:49 AM

There are enough DCT SC cars running around to make the assumption that the DCT can handle it
Some of them are driving their car like it was meant to be driven, hard.
I'm pretty sure both Gintani and ESS have DCT cars with maybe 15k miles and more without any abnormal wear or issues compared to a stock car

Nate@IND · 09-10-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by klammer

Will have to test drive one at some point... Love this car so much just wouldn't want to hurt my baby...like a smoking hot chick with small boobys, still smoking hot, but really like boobys

So when are we doing the SC install

Malek@MRF · 09-10-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Green///Hell

Some of them are driving their car like it was meant to be driven, hard.
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Couldn't agree more.

klammer · 09-12-2010, 08:03 PM

just a bit apprehensive as i do drive the piss out of this car, 10k miles in about 5 months, and not commuting miles either. will give it a think, thanks for the input guys, will see how work goes...

M II · 09-17-2010, 10:54 AM

Honestly, it would be cooler if I saw a 6 spd Supercharged M3 with dog engagement and straight cut gears!

If you're worried about the transmission blowing up, then this might be an idea to consider.

09-08-2010, 06:11 PM	#1
klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	Supercharged tranny wear Well could have made quite the joke out of that title, but actually have a real concern. How is the dct supposed to hold up With all these high hp supercharger kits. I mean with the added torque and hp, aren't you just begging for a blown tranny? Am considering the the s/c route but still have some reservations (like is the power even usable, don't want to spin all over the place, love the control) but most importantly how does this not destroy the car? Bot this car outright and plan on keeping for awhile. Any advice/input would be most appreciative... Thx Btw have done about all that can be done to the car besides the s/c and love it.., s/c more for when/if I get bored with thus setup...
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brava09 Lieutenant Colonel 767 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: M4C xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Don't supercharge then....I know I won't, cause I'm afraid or reliability problems. The M3 is a nice machine as it is... __________________ 22 M4 Competition xdrive 19 M5 Competition sold 16 F-Type S AWD sold 11 Audi RS5 Misano Red--sold 08 E92 M3 Jerez Black 6MT--sold 08 E92 335i 6MT traded in for M3
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Spdrcrj Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2010 Honda Civic (paid for DD) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FWB, FL iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the DCT tranny is pretty reliable even with the addition of a supercharger. As long as your not doing a sh*t ton of launches from a dig.
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Rshane M-Flight Member 38 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	I think the DCT is rated for 450lb ft Tq, and 9000rpm, or something like that, so it should hold up just fine. Also, the computer tends to keep everything safe for the DCT, so if things get too crazy the computer takes care of things. Then again, that's what I've been reading on this site...I have no actual experience myself. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
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klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	Will have to test drive one at some point... Love this car so much just wouldn't want to hurt my baby...like a smoking hot chick with small boobys, still smoking hot, but really like boobys
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richardbb85 Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,653 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: annandale, va iTrader: (0)	do it right, get a good tune, don't do stupid shxt = a reliable SC setup __________________ 2011 E92 Space Grey/black + Tech + Premi + Heated Seats
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Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	There are enough DCT SC cars running around to make the assumption that the DCT can handle it Some of them are driving their car like it was meant to be driven, hard. I'm pretty sure both Gintani and ESS have DCT cars with maybe 15k miles and more without any abnormal wear or issues compared to a stock car
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klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	just a bit apprehensive as i do drive the piss out of this car, 10k miles in about 5 months, and not commuting miles either. will give it a think, thanks for the input guys, will see how work goes...
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M II Major 81 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (0)	Honestly, it would be cooler if I saw a 6 spd Supercharged M3 with dog engagement and straight cut gears! If you're worried about the transmission blowing up, then this might be an idea to consider.
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