pranilb 16 Report post Posted Friday at 07:32 PM (edited) Hi everyone, I'm considering installing the ESS Tuning N52/N52N G1 Supercharger System (Gen. 3) on my BMW 130i and was wondering if anyone here has experience with this setup. Have you installed it on your 130i? What are your reviews or recommendations for or against it? Did you need to make any additional modifications, like strengthening internals or upgrading other components? Keen to hear any insights, advice, or personal experiences you could share. Thanks in advance! Edited Friday at 07:37 PM by pranilb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1653 Report post Posted Friday at 08:35 PM Id be surprised if anyone in NZ is running that. It's more unique, but i dont see the value where nearly 20k would get you alot in N54\N55 or maybe B58 world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1282 Report post Posted Friday at 08:49 PM buy a 135i or m135i or swap in a n54 to your 130i 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2141 Report post Posted Sunday at 04:13 AM As above, waaay better off keeping the N52 as it was designed (NA), the pistons/rods etc are dainty little things not designed for boost. It'll be way cheaper and more reliable, making more power, to N54 etc swap it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pranilb 16 Report post Posted Sunday at 07:23 AM Thank you @Jacko, @BM WORLD and @Eagle. I'lll stick with NA engine, still niffy enough for daliy duties 🙂 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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