ESSTuning VT4 Supercharger Debut, Dyno & New World Record 60-130

[Bemo]

Originally Posted by VT3M33

This is just the beginning, we are at low boost and have 4 more psi to go......
We are taking it up slowly to see where the DCT's threshold is... Let's not forget this is a DCT equipped M3 unlike the ESSTuning 6MT 1,000hp Monster.

This is the same setup as ESS's minus the 4.4 stroker factor.


This is by no means a Dyno queen and the car is Daily Driven as those that personally know me can contest to.

The way it is set up now it will run a 5.5 60-130 which I'll be going back to test after we fresh'n up with a new tighter supercharger Belt which takes place tonight.

If you're ever around Fairfield County, shout as I'd love to see this beast!!!!

[JSCO]

Originally Posted by Ezio

NICE!!! we need a video of this car

+10000..

Tell me you recorded this special event???

[vladberca]

Only with a lot of passion you can build something like this

[Wolfinwolfsclothing]

Originally Posted by Jonjt

Eh, the S65 has tended to beat the N54, for a given and equal amount of whp. That is, of course, assuming the drivers are equally competant. So, I'd guess the N54 would have to put down more than 800whp to give this car a problem, in it's current form.

Generally true. Just like how many of the 911 turbos in this 60-130 time range are only putting down ~600 whp and some under.

[AlteredBe4st]

Congrats bro!!!

[DLSJ5]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

You forgot about weight.

Terry Burger's n54 single turbo 135i has done a 5.9 second 60-130 when it was 3,250 pounds at 580 wheel on the Specialty Z dyno. Since it did the 5.9 second 60-130, it has gained another 50 HP and dropped 100+ pounds, so at ~630 wheel there is one n54 that will be battling it out with the built S65's.

Terry's 135I is so far the only one who has, and as you know, there's other variables too, like conditions and traction, the two biggest factors over anything else when it comes to Vbox runs.

[CurbBender'90]

This is incredible, yea I'll be keepin' this car forever.

[Longboarder]

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Terry's 135I is so far the only one who has, and as you know, there's other variables too, like conditions and traction, the two biggest factors over anything else when it comes to Vbox runs.

Good points....and also, of course, it's Terry! I mean, he is in a completely different league than the rest of us. He has capabilities the general enthusiast does not and can test at (or even beyond) the limits and when he blows up engines and transmissions he just gets new ones or gets them built. It's all part of his company's product development. Of course we can't do that unless we want to shell out $25K every time we blow a motor or $10K for a trans plus labor. In that regard, having an N54 to play with is cheaper to find the limits.

[BimmerPowered]

That Torque Curve....

[jc05e46m3]

Ridiculous. That is one hell of a build.

[DLSJ5]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

Good points....and also, of course, it's Terry! I mean, he is in a completely different league than the rest of us. He has capabilities the general enthusiast does not and can test at (or even beyond) the limits and when he blows up engines and transmissions he just gets new ones or gets them built. It's all part of his company's product development. Of course we can't do that unless we want to shell out $25K every time we blow a motor or $10K for a trans plus labor. In that regard, having an N54 to play with is cheaper to find the limits.

Agreed, I'm a huge fan of Terry and his accomplishments, by far the N54 leader.

[hipvspec]

Can I ask a noob question? Is there any modification done to the transmission to handle doubling the whp of a stock m3?

[GOLFFRR]

awesome zim! hope all is well with you my friend, good to see you at bimmerfest this past summer

[L4ces]

Awesome front page news to wake up to. This is the kind of positive & inspiring news we like to read about. This thread is pure win.

[IMG]

Originally Posted by VT3M33

Thanks Man for your countless hours of involvment and help! xoxo

no doubt Brotha

[bradleyland]

Jesus, the HP curve from 2,500 to 6,500 looks like it was drawn with a damn ruler. Incredibly linear and all that power. Amazing build!

[F80M]

Amazing power!

[Irishace]

Sick setup, congrats! Cant wait to see some vids of this thing wallop cars.

[snaimpally]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing. That is a pretty stupendous feat.

[Longboarder]

Originally Posted by Wolfinwolfsclothing

Generally true. Just like how many of the 911 turbos in this 60-130 time range are only putting down ~600 whp and some under.

The 911's have a couple things going for them. One is traction and two is that they are less DA dependent than the fixed pulley blown M3's.

However, I must say here that Zim's car and Drew's car are far faster than these 60-130's show.

Let's take Drew's car first. In my last airstrip event, I ran Terry Burger's single turbo 135 gutted making 580 wheel with a verified 5.9 second 60-130. I pulled a car on him. Then I ran Drew. While we didn't exactly line up perfectly, we went from a dig and after gaining a huge lead, Drew pulled very hard on my car in the triple digits. His car is much faster than Terry's car. The half mile traps favored Drew as well (174 vs 168). So why did Drew only post a 6.4? Well I can tell you that it was done on a flat surfaced airstrip in warm day time conditions. I saw Drew do a 6.2 at the airstrip as well but the SD card was messed up so it didn't read. On a cool evening low DA and a negative slope, Drew's car is a mid-5 60-130 easy. Why hasn't he done it? It's a personal decision not to run those on the street. It's frankly sketchy on public roads believe me. Even if there is no traffic and you have radar, etc...getting caught going 130 is gonna get you in a lot of trouble.

As far as Zim's car, this is the first run. And it's low boost. Assuming he can maintain traction once he turns up the boost, this is a low-5 second 60-130 car easy. Maybe faster who knows. No one has been here yet.

[VT3M33]

***Updated thread with a speedo Video***

Originally Posted by h4nh

This is awesome. I'm really wanting to finish the fuel system for my built motor now.

Congrats on setting the bar!

Contact Drew DSLJ5

Originally Posted by Bemo

If you're ever around Fairfield County, shout as I'd love to see this beast!!!!

will do

Originally Posted by vladberca

Only with a lot of passion you can build something like this

thanks and your soot on the passion, this setup has a long history

Originally Posted by lenzm3edan

Congrats bro!!!

Originally Posted by BimmerPowered

That Torque Curve....

Beefy

Originally Posted by jc05e46m3

Ridiculous. That is one hell of a build.

Originally Posted by hipvspec

Can I ask a noob question? Is there any modification done to the transmission to handle doubling the whp of a stock m3?

Just a ESS Tune for the DCT

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

awesome zim! hope all is well with you my friend, good to see you at bimmerfest this past summer

always a pleasure , I'm bringing this blue Bullet over to your neck of the woods soon

Originally Posted by bradleyland

Jesus, the HP curve from 2,500 to 6,500 looks like it was drawn with a damn ruler. Incredibly linear and [I]all that power[/Thats what she said I]. Amazing build!

Originally Posted by Irishace

Sick setup, congrats! Cant wait to see some vids of this thing wallop cars.

Check front page

Originally Posted by snaimpally

Amazing! Thanks for sharing. That is a pretty stupendous feat.

[VT3M33]

Updated main page with Video