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supercharged X5

Discuss your latest mods or ideas, and anything to do with the BMW X5 (E53).
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supercharged X5

Post by 4.8v8 » Fri Jun 12, 2015 12:05 pm

Came across this write-up. Nice pics and ride!
http://ultimateklasse.com/blog/2013/9/2 ... x5-46is-s3
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Re: supercharged X5

Post by graemeX5 » Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:44 am

An interesting feature their appear to be more tuning of them in in the USA, not many have supercharged their cars over here
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Re: supercharged X5

Post by Insight G40 » Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:04 pm

Owned a supercharged VW Polo for the last 11 years, although its currently fitted with a turbo, and big fan of chargers, even with low boost I.e 5.5psi on a 4.6l V8 the power and delivery thereof will be phenomenal.
I have to say I doubt it would get anywhere near 12 seconds on a 1/4 mile though.
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E53 Sept 2006 3.0D Sport

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