With a heavy focus on sound engineering, VF offers the total package with reliability and power!

Design
VF-Engineering chose to supercharge the BMW Z3 to improve throttle response and mid-to-top end power with the industry leading centrifugal Vortech supercharger. Maintaining the the original BMW quality, smoothness and reliability were the key factors in the VF design to enhance the positive atributes of BMWs sport roadster. VF have harnessed reliability of Vortech superchargers with their 10 years of supercharging experience and worldwide OEM supply contacts to create the ultimate supercharger system for the ultimate driver's car.
Enjoy a Z3 with super-performance and serious muscle. One ride is enough to convince anyone that a VF powered BMW is one heck of a sports car!

Manufacturing
All key components are 100% made in California. This system has been fully road tested and dyno tuned on both the Mustang MD500AWD and in-house Dynojet 224XLC dynamometers with and without engine load. All kits are setup at 6 psi and create as much, if not more power than similar products running greater levels of boost.

Engineering
VF engineers spent over 12 months software testing the BMW Bosch and Siemens ECUs and resolved stalling and MAF issues faced by other supercharger systems. Software flash technology and latest BMW file versions have all been employed to provide the cleanest and the most reliable method of software installation. All test cars were put through long term full throttle testing in conditions varying from wet cold climates to hot dry Arizona desert temperature for safe-optimal air fuel ratios and knock activity monitoring. Competently-written ECU software has allowed VF to fully explore the potential of the BMW engine, making over 40% more power in most applications.

Components
VF chose to mount the Vortech supercharger with an in-house CNC machined aluminum bracket system. The unit is positioned in line with the original serpentine belt which is replaced with a longer OEM belt. The key to this design is that the OEM active-spring belt tensioner remains fully functional and eliminates belt slip or the need to manually tension the belt. The supercharger air ducts are custom molded in-house from plastic to give an OEM appearance, quality and fit. The incorporated Bosch boost overrun system is designed for smooth off-throttle cruising and deceleration with clean emissions. The crankcase ventilation system is designed to cope with positive pressure and high flow OEM injectors are supplied to fit as direct replacements without modification to the injector rail. A removable plastic air box is provided with the K&N induction filter for those who use their vehicles in persistently wet climates. The V3 supercharger unit is a super high performance blower that is highly under stressed at this power level, and is 100% internally lubricated. (oils is available in 3-packs below).

ECU Tuning
The VF supercharger system remains fully OBD2 compliant and is supported by a 1 year unlimited mileage warranty on the product only.
Installation can be performed in approximately 10-14 hours and is non-intrusive, allowing it to be fully reversible.

Fitment
Every aspect of this kit has been fully engineered for high quality fitment and highly demanding performance and expectation. VF's in-house horizontal, turning and milling CNC's and plastic molding plant, and Vortech's reliability have been fully exploited to create a product with internationally un-rivaled material technology, quality, and performance.


Power
BMWs M52 / M54 Family of engines are known to responds nicely to the introduction of positive pressure from the Vortech blower. Strong acceleration and smooth power are all enhanced to much greater power than that of the M-Models, and offer exceptional acceleration to propel the car in all gears!
This kit is setup to create 6psi manifold pressure at peak boost taking the Z3 to new heights while keeping the reliability you need. VF engineers tested and found 6psi to be the optimal induction charge limit without aftercooling, and the highly efficient Vortech blower offers the best gains-per-PSI of competitive units.

 

E36/7 - Coupe and Roadster 2.3L
Bolt on "ready to run" 6.0 psi VF-Engineering supercharger system
Peak gains: 100 hp and 80 ftlbs - [VF Part # VFK34-01]

E36/7 - Coupe and Roadster 2.5L
Bolt on "ready to run" 6.0 psi VF-Engineering supercharger system
Peak gain: 100 hp and 68 ftlbs - [VF Part # VFK33-01]

E36/7 - Coupe and Roadster 2.8L (1997-1998)  M52 engine (all)
Bolt on "ready to run" 6.0 psi VF-Engineering supercharger system
Peak gain: 86 hp and 57 ftlbs - [VF Part # VFK70-01]

E36/7 - Coupe and Roadster 2.8L (1999-2000) 2.8L M52tu engine (all)
Bolt on "ready to run" 6.0 psi VF-Engineering supercharger system
Peak gain: 115 hp and 80 ftlbs - [VF Part # VFK32-01]

E36/7 - Coupe and Roadster 3.0L (2001-2003) M54tu engine (all)
Bolt on "ready to run" 6.0 psi VF-Engineering supercharger system
Peak gain: 105 hp and 75 ftlbs - [VF Part # VFK31-01]

 

•  Each Kit includes:

  • Professionally developed VF custom tuned software w/ RPM limiter increased (manual trans only)
  • Conservative Soft rev-limiters and top speed governor removed from original ECU code
  • Vortech upgraded V3 BLACK Super Quiet SC trim supercharger
  • 1 year unlimited mileage limited product warranty
  • VF- CNC machined BLACK 6061 aluminum bracket system
  • OEM BMW idler pulleys
  • OEM High flow fuel injectors
  • VF- Custom molded polypropylene ducting
  • VF- Custom tuned supercharger intake
  • Bosch overrun bypass valve system
  • Custom crank case ventilation system
  • 4 ply silicon couplers with OEM screw clamps
  • VF- CNC oil fittings with high pressure
  • OEM oil lines Replacement
  • OEM serpentine belt
  • K&N induction filter with cold air intake and optional air box
  • Comprehensive installation CD-ROM
  • Compatible with automatic transmission (please specify)
  • Precision Made in California, USA

  Accessories:
  

• 3-Pack of Supercharger Oil: $30
  The high flow V3 blower used on these kits uses 4oz. of supercharger oil that should be replaced every 7500 miles. This is a 3 pack of oil for only $30! Compare to many superchargers that can cost $100 per oil change.

  
  -----Notes for CA Residents:
   This product is not compliant with California Air Resource Board (CARB) and not intended for use on public roads in California. This applies to any aftermarket product that does not display a CARB Exemption Order Number (EO#) which includes most supercharger systems. Please inquire if you need clarification.
  
  Not all vehicles respond identically to engine modifications which is why it is important to consider the "delta" or relative power increase measured on the same dyno before and after modification.
  Power gains shown by VF have been found to be accurate on test vehicles on 91 octane at sea level, with stock setups (ie throttle body, exhaust system etc). The VF software adapts just as the OEM software and a slight increase in performance may be expected from the use of higher quality fuels such as 93 octane.
  Power gains may vary according to factors such as altitude or vehicle condition. Automatic vehicles are compatible but due to the nature of the transmission, dyno measurements are not made.