Brand New Active Autowerke E46 328/330 Supercharger Kit - Page 3

CaptWSims · 08-19-2012, 06:17 AM

Iceman, you are right about it physically mounting on a n E46 325, and that's not been the issue, per the first post of AA's response: I called Active Autowerke this morning, and the guy in Technical Support said that though all the parts would fit, the C-38 blower is too much blower for a 325...would require too large of a pulley to get boost down. The E46 325 uses a C-30 blower. The rest of the components are the same. Bottom line: will not work on a 325.

They say a larger pulley required to get the boost into their target range will not fit. The 325 is just like the 328 externally as you point out, but with shorter stroke it has less volume. Could a C-38 be fitted and used on a 2.5? Certainly, but AA would not stand behind it with their warranty, and their DME program does not support it. I'm sure you could find someone who would program a DME for that application, though.

Jets330 · 08-19-2012, 07:20 PM

sold?

j_block · 08-19-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptWSims

Kit is sold.

Yea looks like kit is sold Jets330

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CaptWSims · 08-19-2012, 08:06 PM

Yes, it is sold.

Jets330 · 08-19-2012, 08:10 PM

Went for a good price. that was fast!!

Qik-BMW · 08-19-2012, 08:58 PM

Wonder who's the lucky one that got it?

Iceman00 · 08-20-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptWSims

Iceman, you are right about it physically mounting on a n E46 325, and that's not been the issue, per the first post of AA's response: I called Active Autowerke this morning, and the guy in Technical Support said that though all the parts would fit, the C-38 blower is too much blower for a 325...would require too large of a pulley to get boost down. The E46 325 uses a C-30 blower. The rest of the components are the same. Bottom line: will not work on a 325.

They say a larger pulley required to get the boost into their target range will not fit. The 325 is just like the 328 externally as you point out, but with shorter stroke it has less volume. Could a C-38 be fitted and used on a 2.5? Certainly, but AA would not stand behind it with their warranty, and their DME program does not support it. I'm sure you could find someone who would program a DME for that application, though.

Now this is an acceptable answer.

crazyxzer0 · 08-21-2012, 12:09 AM

dammit, i just saw this

08-19-2012, 06:17 AM	#41
CaptWSims Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 0 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	Iceman, you are right about it physically mounting on a n E46 325, and that's not been the issue, per the first post of AA's response: I called Active Autowerke this morning, and the guy in Technical Support said that though all the parts would fit, the C-38 blower is too much blower for a 325...would require too large of a pulley to get boost down. The E46 325 uses a C-30 blower. The rest of the components are the same. Bottom line: will not work on a 325. They say a larger pulley required to get the boost into their target range will not fit. The 325 is just like the 328 externally as you point out, but with shorter stroke it has less volume. Could a C-38 be fitted and used on a 2.5? Certainly, but AA would not stand behind it with their warranty, and their DME program does not support it. I'm sure you could find someone who would program a DME for that application, though. Last edited by CaptWSims; 08-19-2012 at 06:17 AM. Reason: add info

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08-19-2012, 07:20 PM	#42
Jets330 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 416 My Ride: scrapes alot View My Garage	sold?

08-19-2012, 08:06 PM	#44
CaptWSims Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 0 My Ride: 2003 M3 View My Garage	Yes, it is sold.

08-19-2012, 08:10 PM	#45
Jets330 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 416 My Ride: scrapes alot View My Garage	Went for a good price. that was fast!!

08-19-2012, 08:58 PM	#46
Qik-BMW Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 111 My Ride: 04 325I/3.0 Swap View My Garage	Wonder who's the lucky one that got it?