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Nicholas_avis
09-20-2005, 02:19 PM
Does anyone out there think it would be possible to retrofit an eaton supercharger off a mercedes to an e46 323i. Any help on this would be greatly appriciated.
Mr Paddle.Shift
09-20-2005, 06:28 PM
Not very well versed with MB application, I believe that's a positive displacement SC, maybe roots maybe twinscrew. In which case, you are looking at redesigning the entire intake manifold as well. Eurosport has something designed for the E36. Last I heard, they might have something in the works for E46s. Not sure.
Activ3
09-20-2005, 06:49 PM
No. You'd need custom software, which will cost a LOT.
Nerv
09-22-2005, 11:03 AM
Yeah, unless your name is MITE I wouldn't bother trying to retrofit :P
Nicholas_avis
09-22-2005, 07:00 PM
Hi Nerv.
How much boost do you run?
What type o power do you think you get out of your car?
Nerv
09-22-2005, 11:25 PM
Hi Nerv.
How much boost do you run?
What type o power do you think you get out of your car?

I am running at 7 psi. You can check out my dyno chart at this <a href="http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271288&page=1&pp=25">link</a>, but I get around 210 hp at the rear wheels
DA-MOTORSPORT
09-23-2005, 12:27 PM
Nerv,

you need to put the air cleaner low down to a cool area, you are now sucking hot air.....not a good idea. Make the intake hose longer, and you ll see the difference.
Nerv
09-24-2005, 10:14 PM
Da, thanks for the comments. Where would be a good location to extend the intake hose? I just put in a heat shield over the intake, but not much difference, so I am assuming you mean the intake should be lower to the ground?
KP
09-24-2005, 11:13 PM
Not very well versed with MB application, I believe that's a positive displacement SC, maybe roots maybe twinscrew. In which case, you are looking at redesigning the entire intake manifold as well. Eurosport has something designed for the E36. Last I heard, they might have something in the works for E46s. Not sure.

still waiting....:(
Eaton is Roots Type
E46 SC3
09-25-2005, 12:51 AM
Da, thanks for the comments. Where would be a good location to extend the intake hose? I just put in a heat shield over the intake, but not much difference, so I am assuming you mean the intake should be lower to the ground?

Yeah, extend the intake down to your brake duct if possible. :thumbup:

and whoops, sorry! Didn't mean to get off topic ...
vmwerks
09-25-2005, 02:22 AM
Given enough time tools and money anything is possible...