Thinking about going supercharged - any reliability issues?

Davisca455 · 07-31-2022, 04:38 PM

Correct, GP-Infinitas is the "new" company.

https://infinitas-automotive.com/en/

I called G-Power a couple of years ago to ask for spare parts (not knowing about the split), and all they said was something like "We no longer offer that kit."
No mention of where I could locate spares.
Total dooshbaggery!

A forum member from Bahrain finally clued me in to GP-Infinitas, and spare parts are no problem now.

Juicy gossip:
My understanding is that the original engineering team spun itself off after a disagreement with the G-Power marketing team.

bmwm3fanatic · 08-01-2022, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Davisca455

Correct, GP-Infinitas is the "new" company.

https://infinitas-automotive.com/en/

I called G-Power a couple of years ago to ask for spare parts (not knowing about the split), and all they said was something like "We no longer offer that kit."
No mention of where I could locate spares.
Total dooshbaggery!

A forum member from Bahrain finally clued me in to GP-Infinitas, and spare parts are no problem now.

Juicy gossip:
My understanding is that the original engineering team spun itself off after a disagreement with the G-Power marketing team.

Had no idea haha. I honestly thought G power Kompressors were long gone. Reached out to them to get pricing.

MrKO4 · 08-02-2022, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwm3fanatic

Had no idea haha. I honestly thought G power Kompressors were long gone. Reached out to them to get pricing.

Please share what you find out

bmwm3fanatic · 08-05-2022, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MrKO4

Please share what you find out

SK1 - 500hp kit is $5k euro

SK2 - 570hp is 7k euro

SK2CS - 600hp is 10k euro

SAMM3Y · 08-05-2022, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwm3fanatic

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Originally Posted by MrKO4

Please share what you find out

SK1 - 500hp kit is $5k euro

SK2 - 570hp is 7k euro

SK2CS - 600hp is 10k euro

My quote for a 570 kit from Jan 2022 attached plus shipping. In my opinion, it's the way to go if you want a supercharger especially if you want to track too.

I currently have an ess625 kit but would love an infinitas air to air cooled kit.

chutak · 08-05-2022, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwm3fanatic

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Originally Posted by MrKO4

Please share what you find out

SK1 - 500hp kit is $5k euro

SK2 - 570hp is 7k euro

SK2CS - 600hp is 10k euro

Those prices include 19% VAT, so divide by 1.19 to get price for US buyers.
Also, it looks like their prices went up recently. The SK2CS 600hp kit was around 8000 euro (VAT included) a couple months ago.

tareemaa · 08-09-2022, 01:00 PM

Just had a harrop kit installed. I wanted harrop for the area under the curve, basically usable power at all revs which makes it WAY more fun to daily or semi daily drive. I can see a very high power centrifugal kit putting significantly more load on the motor and car due to the fact that the power comes on at higher revs where the motor is already experiencing higher loads without a blower, then you add the boost.

Supercharging this car is great, feels like a NA V10 now with the harrop. I plan on being more diligent with fluids and plugs and will likely beef up the cooling system.

SVH · 08-09-2022, 06:12 PM

Only problem (potential) is passing emissions....that was my biggest headache. Some states have no emission testing, some you wouldn't pass visual inspection. I don't know about Canada....

Scharbag · 08-09-2022, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SVH

Only problem (potential) is passing emissions....that was my biggest headache. Some states have no emission testing, some you wouldn't pass visual inspection. I don't know about Canada....

Where I live in Canada there are zero inspections.

Mvy · 08-13-2022, 06:52 PM

I have 50k Harrop supercharged miles over 6 years and I dont baby the car other than keeping up with maintenance. I redline every time I drive. No issues at all due to supercharging on this car! Just the usual stuff that happens as the car ages. I love it so much I did keep it when I got a 911 Turbo because it still feels analog in comparison. Supercharge and have no regrets! I recommend you do a few things before you SC the car ( rod bearings, fuel and water pump, radiator, brakes) and you should be good to go. Oh, and call Mike Benvo ;-)

bmwm3fanatic · 08-14-2022, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

Where I live in Canada there are zero inspections.

Where in Canada are you? I’m Toronto !

Scharbag · 08-14-2022, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwm3fanatic

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

Where I live in Canada there are zero inspections.

Where in Canada are you? I’m Toronto !

Victoria

bmwm3fanatic · 08-14-2022, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mvy

I have 50k Harrop supercharged miles over 6 years and I dont baby the car other than keeping up with maintenance. I redline every time I drive. No issues at all due to supercharging on this car! Just the usual stuff that happens as the car ages. I love it so much I did keep it when I got a 911 Turbo because it still feels analog in comparison. Supercharge and have no regrets! I recommend you do a few things before you SC the car ( rod bearings, fuel and water pump, radiator, brakes) and you should be good to go. Oh, and call Mike Benvo ;-)

Thanks!

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Davisca455 Captain 2208 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Davis, California iTrader: (0)	Correct, GP-Infinitas is the "new" company. https://infinitas-automotive.com/en/ I called G-Power a couple of years ago to ask for spare parts (not knowing about the split), and all they said was something like "We no longer offer that kit." No mention of where I could locate spares. Total dooshbaggery! A forum member from Bahrain finally clued me in to GP-Infinitas, and spare parts are no problem now. Juicy gossip: My understanding is that the original engineering team spun itself off after a disagreement with the G-Power marketing team. __________________ Chris, 2008 E92
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tareemaa Bimmer Fanatic 368 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (7)	Just had a harrop kit installed. I wanted harrop for the area under the curve, basically usable power at all revs which makes it WAY more fun to daily or semi daily drive. I can see a very high power centrifugal kit putting significantly more load on the motor and car due to the fact that the power comes on at higher revs where the motor is already experiencing higher loads without a blower, then you add the boost. Supercharging this car is great, feels like a NA V10 now with the harrop. I plan on being more diligent with fluids and plugs and will likely beef up the cooling system.
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SVH First Lieutenant 152 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2016 328i & 2011-e93 TT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Only problem (potential) is passing emissions....that was my biggest headache. Some states have no emission testing, some you wouldn't pass visual inspection. I don't know about Canada....
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Mvy Captain 541 Rep 979 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GA Peach iTrader: (0)	I have 50k Harrop supercharged miles over 6 years and I dont baby the car other than keeping up with maintenance. I redline every time I drive. No issues at all due to supercharging on this car! Just the usual stuff that happens as the car ages. I love it so much I did keep it when I got a 911 Turbo because it still feels analog in comparison. Supercharge and have no regrets! I recommend you do a few things before you SC the car ( rod bearings, fuel and water pump, radiator, brakes) and you should be good to go. Oh, and call Mike Benvo ;-) __________________ Harrop Supercharger, BPM Tune, K/W Coil over kit, Stoptek BBK, Magnaflow exhaust, ear to ear grin everytime I drive...
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