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Old 23rd August 2009, 16:36   #111
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However, if we were to ever design a mass produced IC upgrade for this kit, it would be based on a new cast aluminum intake manifold with an integrated aftercooler capable of ~850hp. This setup would be much easier to install and cleaner looking.
Are you referring to the RMS gen 3-type manifold design? There is also an Aussie building an impressive 6106 manifold with integrated IC. FYI, I am combining my VT550 kit with an RMS gen-1 in plenum aftercooler, which has the bolstered all-aluminum plenum and plenum cover. Seems to work very well on the D/A SC builds.

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What a great write up. Just a quick question. Is there a limit to the mileage an engine should have before fitment ? Mine has 120k on it and it as tight as a drum.
Next year could well be the year I go the supercharged route. Is the kit suitable for UK cars ?
If compression is good on all cylinders and engine is properly maintained it should not be a problem at all. One of our R&D cars has 170k miles on it at this point still running very strong.

The kit is RHD compatible as well.
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Here is a dyno we ran for fun on a 100% stock car using 99V-Power (RON) and a 9PSI pulley. No headers!

Again, this setup is not warrantied or supported, but it shows how easy it is to bump power out of this kit.
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Are you referring to the RMS gen 3-type manifold design? There is also an Aussie building an impressive 6106 manifold with integrated IC. FYI, I am combining my VT550 kit with an RMS gen-1 in plenum aftercooler, which has the bolstered all-aluminum plenum and plenum cover. Seems to work very well on the D/A SC builds.

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The RMS Gen3 looks like a nice piece, we would however design our own from scratch if we ever decide to do so.

Attached is a picture of our latest manifold/aftercooler design as featured on our new E92 M3 kit.
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Here is a dyno we ran for fun on a 100% stock car using 99V-Power (RON) and a 9PSI pulley. No headers!

Again, this setup is not warrantied or supported, but it shows how easy it is to bump power out of this kit.
What SC pulley size did you run with the 9 psi setup?
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The RMS Gen3 looks like a nice piece, we would however design our own from scratch if we ever decide to do so.

Attached is a picture of our latest manifold/aftercooler design as featured on our new E92 M3 kit.
Oh me likey! Please make one for the E39! I'll be the guinea pig! I'm a lawyer, so I KNOW how to assume the risk!

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Weren't the original intake tubes black? Not sure if I am liking the look of the silver.

Anyways, congrats on the kits. Wish I had the extra $$ to get one...
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What SC pulley size did you run with the 9 psi setup?
~90mm
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Weren't the original intake tubes black? Not sure if I am liking the look of the silver.

Anyways, congrats on the kits. Wish I had the extra $$ to get one...
We chose satin for cosmetic longevity in the production kits, but they can easily be painted/powdercoated black.
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Oh me likey! Please make one for the E39! I'll be the guinea pig! I'm a lawyer, so I KNOW how to assume the risk!

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The problem is that a manifold design like that is very expensive to put into production, and we feel we have reached the desired power output from the S62 with our existing VT550 kit.

If we had a lot of interest for a similar S62 manifold design in the future (30+), we might look into doing one.
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