VF540 Supercharger System - [First look]

tom @ eas · 07-10-2012, 06:38 PM

Just completed one of many soon to come VF540 Supercharger kits to hit the Southern California streets:

Corrected, SAE and Uncorrected dyno sheets:

STD Correction:

SAE Correction:

Uncorrected:

Specs:
- 472whp/323 ft/lbs TQ (556/381 ft/lbs TQ crank)
- Vortech V3Si Compressor (capable of over 750+ hp), in exclusive VFE Ceramic Black finish
- 4.0-4.5psi manifold boost pressure (non-intercooled)
- Cartridge-Type Manifold design allows easy upgrade to VF620 specs (intercooled) without manifold replacement
- High flow Greddy Type R overrun bypass valve system
- Can be run on 91/93 or higher octane fuel
- OBD2 USB Flash Cable capable of loading multiple tunes/diagnostics

Be sure to look for this MY11 Space Grey terrorizing the streets of OC.

Enjoy!

SSRE · 07-10-2012, 07:16 PM

Love more options!

duk · 07-10-2012, 08:14 PM

Yeah cool another SC option! I saw the VF kit on smoking tire and sounded good.

The hp at the crank seems low if whp is 472?

tom @ eas · 07-10-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duk

Yeah cool another SC option! I saw the VF kit on smoking tire and sounded good.

The hp at the crank seems low if whp is 472?

Good catch, crank numbers were taken from VF's website, which should have been 556hp/crank. Kit is rated at 540 @ crank.

OP has been updated.

flipm3 · 07-10-2012, 08:39 PM

That is one very clean looking engine bay, how many miles are on there?!

The kit is putting down some nice peak numbers for such a conservative psi! I think one of the big advantages of this kit over some of the other non-intercooled kits out there is that to upgrade, one doesn't have to swap manifolds! I imagine that will make upgrades much more affordable and easier.

If I may ask, is that small dip in power on the top end characteristic throughout all the VF540 kits or is there some other potential cause (adaptations, tune, mechanical, etc).

Boostin FD · 07-10-2012, 09:18 PM

Is this supposed to compete with ess 535 kit? How much is this one?

IFX · 07-10-2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boostin FD

Is this supposed to compete with ess 535 kit? How much is this one?

It's all about competing isn't it? lol.

Anyway, seems to be a solid kit. Hope to see some reviews start coming in.

ssabripo · 07-10-2012, 09:45 PM

Would be interested in knowing a ballpark price

flipm3 · 07-10-2012, 09:47 PM

According to VFE's site, $8500.

amirz1000 · 07-10-2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boostin FD

Is this supposed to compete with ess 535 kit? How much is this one?

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...-system-e9x-m3

Boostin FD · 07-10-2012, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amirz1000

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...-system-e9x-m3

Thanks. So it's the same price like ess one. Good to know.

SSRE · 07-10-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipm3

That is one very clean looking engine bay, how many miles are on there?!

The kit is putting down some nice peak numbers for such a conservative psi! I think one of the big advantages of this kit over some of the other non-intercooled kits out there is that to upgrade, one doesn't have to swap manifolds! I imagine that will make upgrades much more affordable and easier.

GOOD CATCH! I must have skipped over that, that's an amazing bonus!

Mbauer · 07-10-2012, 10:07 PM

Saw it in person last week along with the dyno run. Excellent quality as usual!

tom @ eas · 07-10-2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IFX

It's all about competing isn't it? lol.

Anyway, seems to be a solid kit. Hope to see some reviews start coming in.

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipm3

That is one very clean looking engine bay, how many miles are on there?!

The kit is putting down some nice peak numbers for such a conservative psi! I think one of the big advantages of this kit over some of the other non-intercooled kits out there is that to upgrade, one doesn't have to swap manifolds! I imagine that will make upgrades much more affordable and easier.

If I may ask, is that small dip in power on the top end characteristic throughout all the VF540 kits or is there some other potential cause (adaptations, tune, mechanical, etc).

Kit was newly installed, so some adaptation is still needed.

Most parts on the VF kits are interchangeable, eliminating the need to purchase additional pieces when upgrade time is near.

Careful planning was taken in the R&D phase. All VF S65 manifolds have a cassette-style provision in the rear for 1 of 2 heat exchangers used when upgrading to the VF620 (intercooled) systems:

In the VF540 kits, these are simply closed off with a block-off plate. When upgrading to the VF620 (intercooled) systems, the heat exchangers (Manifold and bumper mounted) are provided along with accompanying hardware.

Best part is - all hardware is retained and nothing is replaced, other than the pulley/belts, and software.

SheliaHurl · 07-10-2012, 10:28 PM

Saw it in person last week along with the dyno run

Stealth ///M · 07-11-2012, 06:52 AM

Wow, I really like how the cooler is removable like that. Have any pics of the heat exchanger itself? (the part that mount down near the radiator)

ssabripo · 07-11-2012, 07:50 AM

I wonder how the Heat performance would be compared to the ESS for florida weather..

it's down to this or the ESS 535 kit for me at this point.

flipm3 · 07-11-2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Kit was newly installed, so some adaptation is still needed.

Most parts on the VF kits are interchangeable, eliminating the need to purchase additional pieces when upgrade time is near.

Careful planning was taken in the R&D phase. All VF S65 manifolds have a cassette-style provision in the rear for 1 of 2 heat exchangers used when upgrading to the VF620 (intercooled) systems:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6...b4bf6d70_b.jpg

In the VF540 kits, these are simply closed off with a block-off plate. When upgrading to the VF620 (intercooled) systems, the heat exchangers (Manifold and bumper mounted) are provided along with accompanying hardware.

Best part is - all hardware is retained and nothing is replaced, other than the pulley/belts, and software.

Thanks for clarifying. VFE did a great job developing this kit, especially as a nice starting point for future upgrades.

ssabripo · 07-11-2012, 07:59 AM

Tom, any clues on the following would really help us humid/hot weather guys:

1) how are the early performance measurements compared to ESS in hot/humid weather?
2) Any feedback yet on the feel of the tune between VF and ESS?

positiveions · 07-11-2012, 08:54 AM

looks good

TopSpeedM3 · 07-11-2012, 09:12 AM

Can you post the uncorrected and sae dyno graphs?

ROB_S2K · 07-11-2012, 10:33 AM

Very nice kit. I like it.

07-10-2012, 06:38 PM	#1
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07-10-2012, 07:16 PM	#2
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07-10-2012, 10:07 PM	#13
Mbauer First Lieutenant Drives: E92 187outx3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 332 iTrader: (1)	Saw it in person last week along with the dyno run. Excellent quality as usual!

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ssabripo HALA MADRID! Drives: camels & donkeys Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plantation, Fl Posts: 1,968 iTrader: (5)	I wonder how the Heat performance would be compared to the ESS for florida weather.. it's down to this or the ESS 535 kit for me at this point. __________________ __________________________________________________ ____________ e90 M3, Interlagos Blue / M individual two-tone, ZCP, ZP2, ZCV, DCT, ED.

07-11-2012, 07:59 AM	#19
ssabripo HALA MADRID! Drives: camels & donkeys Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plantation, Fl Posts: 1,968 iTrader: (5)	Tom, any clues on the following would really help us humid/hot weather guys: 1) how are the early performance measurements compared to ESS in hot/humid weather? 2) Any feedback yet on the feel of the tune between VF and ESS? __________________ __________________________________________________ ____________ e90 M3, Interlagos Blue / M individual two-tone, ZCP, ZP2, ZCV, DCT, ED.

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