Rumor: New ESS N62 SC

[BigBody]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

I wonder if there is a reason they don't list the b48 as compatible. I'll be following anxiously as I happen to have an "extra" 550i. I may have plans for the drivetrain.

Lower compression, shorter rods, who knows. I believe the development car was also a 545 so a 550 kit may of course come at a later time. At this point, im shocked there's even a new kit for N62s on the market (the only kit). Either way, enough with your 550, lets see you put that thing in your X

[Frankiesayrelax]

I’ve been seeing in my research a lot of DIY Eaton (mostly the M62) installs on various vehicles including M62 engine BMWs. I have a ‘06 E53 4.4i (with the N62 engine) and want to see some moderate boost to low end torque and HP.
I have seen people use the M122 on BMWs and so I started considering that particular SC. Then I came across the version developed for 4.4l V8 caddies that can be found on eBay complete with intake manifold, throttle body, and the like.
Here’s a link to some pictures:
1: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/L9oAA...lud/s-l300.jpg
2: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AIgAA...lui/s-l300.jpg
3: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qVEAA...lut/s-l300.jpg

Why shouldn’t we use this package as a foundation for an E53 SC? Am I nuts for even suggesting it? I mean, like i said I’ve seen M122s installed on M62 engine BMWs so why not the N62...

[twinspool]

Originally Posted by Frankiesayrelax

I’ve been seeing in my research a lot of DIY Eaton (mostly the M62) installs on various vehicles including M62 engine BMWs. I have a ‘06 E53 4.4i (with the N62 engine) and want to see some moderate boost to low end torque and HP.
I have seen people use the M122 on BMWs and so I started considering that particular SC. Then I came across the version developed for 4.4l V8 caddies that can be found on eBay complete with intake manifold, throttle body, and the like.
Here’s a link to some pictures:
1: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/L9oAA...lud/s-l300.jpg
2: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AIgAA...lui/s-l300.jpg
3: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qVEAA...lut/s-l300.jpg

Why shouldn’t we use this package as a foundation for an E53 SC? Am I nuts for even suggesting it? I mean, like i said I’ve seen M122s installed on M62 engine BMWs so why not the N62...

funny you mention this because at one point ESS developed a Twin Scroll SC for the n62 engine, which, unfortunately is no longer in production.. I've seen, most recently a 4.8is with one mounted that was being auctioned off..

[BigBody]

ESS have followed up with a kit for the 4.8 engines, but unfortunately, not available for the X5.

Originally Posted by Frankiesayrelax

I’ve been seeing in my research a lot of DIY Eaton (mostly the M62) installs on various vehicles including M62 engine BMWs. I have a ‘06 E53 4.4i (with the N62 engine) and want to see some moderate boost to low end torque and HP.
I have seen people use the M122 on BMWs and so I started considering that particular SC. Then I came across the version developed for 4.4l V8 caddies that can be found on eBay complete with intake manifold, throttle body, and the like.
Here’s a link to some pictures:
1: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/L9oAA...lud/s-l300.jpg
2: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AIgAA...lui/s-l300.jpg
3: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qVEAA...lut/s-l300.jpg

Why shouldn’t we use this package as a foundation for an E53 SC? Am I nuts for even suggesting it? I mean, like i said I’ve seen M122s installed on M62 engine BMWs so why not the N62...

Definitely an interesting proposal, & I believe László Fülöp, aka "The Crazy DIY Engineer" has begun working on it. He's done some pretty amazing work, including installing the Alpina supercharger on a regular 545. He's confirmed the alpina unit may fit the E70 but will not on the E53... bummer .

Fortunately, he is also working on a E53 kit, with a similar setup to the original ESS unit.

Here's the 545 running:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYgE-KZq5A4

Here's his website with news on the M122:
https://thecrazydiyengineer.com/my-p...ercharger-set/

[Clavurion]

What actually prevents the set to sit on a E53?

[BigBody]

Originally Posted by Clavurion

What actually prevents the set to sit on a E53?

With the configuration of the Alpina/ESS G1 superchargers, I believe the fender leaves no room for a bracket or supercharger. A supercharger in place of the intake manifold would work in any N62 powered vehicle, as was the case with the original ESS kit.