The entry-level, non-intercooled E9X M3 VT1-550 supercharger system produces 550hp and 380lb-ft of torque at 5.5psi of boost.  A 136hp gain over stock, eclipsing the output of a Nissan GTR.  Featuring the newly developed, self contained Vortech V3 supercharger unit in Si trim, the supercharger is capable of producing up to 775hp.

The VT1-550 comes with a specially developed cast aluminum intake manifold assembly with integrated velocity stacks designed for optimum flow and minimal weight to not disrupt the chassis balance of the M3. The non-intercooled VT1 configuration uses the basic system layout and technology as the VT2 kits and is fully upgradeable to the intercooled VT2 spec.  Contact us for details and pricing.

The supercharger system includes the ESS E-Flash OBD2 cable and specific ESS MSS60 engine software that is perfectly calibrated for the VT1-550 supercharged engine providing optimum ignition timing under all conditions, recalibrated Egas for quicker throttle response, recalibrated VANOS control, and perfectly optimized fuel delivery.  The E-Flash allows the end user to upload the supercharger ECU software from any PC running Windows XP or newer and includes a full diagnostic and code clearing capability.  Any future ESS software updates can be received by email and loaded directly to the car. The stock ECU software will be saved and can easily be restored in the future.

Power delivery is 100% smooth and OEM-caliber.  The car behaves just like stock until you demand power, then the car completely transform providing brutal acceleration normally reserved for pure race cars. 

The system maintains all OBD-II functions and it is backed by a comprehensive 2 year, unlimited mileage warranty program. The system takes 6-8 hours to install using normal hand tools and no irreversible modifications to the car are necessary.

VT1-550: Non-intercooled, 5.5PSI system compatible with DCT and manual cars. 91AKI/95RON or above required.

System components:

-Vortech V3 Si-trim supercharger unit.
-Cast aluminum ESS intake manifold with integrated velocity stacks optimized for boost.
-Street spec bypass assembly.
-High temperature casted plastic intake system for SC.
-Uni-belt drive system with additional OEM quality rollers.

-Heavy-Duty drive belt.-CNC hard anodized brackets and hardware.
-High temperature silicone hoses with clamps -ESS oil breather assembly designed for boost.
-8 larger Bosch Motorsport fuel injectors (Spec 1).-K&N high flow air filter.
-ESS E-Flash reprogramming and diagnostic interface.
-Perfectly optimized, dyno tweaked VT2-550 spec MSS60 ECU software with removed top speed governor, calibrated for Spec 1 injectors.
-Detailed, step-by-step installation manual
-All installation hardware included
-2yr./unlimited mileage warranty.