NOTFA5T E92 M3 VF540 build and review

[NOTFA5T]

Hey Everyone,

I own a 2008 E92 M3 DCT running a Eurocharged tune, full exhaust no cats and AFE Stage II intake. I wanted to share my experience with VF Engineering and the current kit I have on my vehicle the VF540. The car made decent power and felt much better than stock however that all changed when we finished the install of the VF540 kit. I put 1400 miles on the car over the next two days as we headed to Bimmerfest East. I had full faith in the team and how great this kit was that we had no doubt the car will perform flawlessly. The whole drive down I was itching to get after it but prior to doing any WOT pulls above 5500 rpm we did the break in SC oil change for our drive back to Detroit. I was now finally ready to go balls to the wall! What an amazing jump in power and torque! The car literally felt like a super car and it pulls like a freight train all the way to the top of the RPM range. I am a big track person and I love learning about my car and how to get the most out of it. I enjoyed a few track days last summer and started to get more comfortable with the car and how it handled the new power. I can only say this is how the M3 should have come from the factory! The fit and finish in the product is top notch and during normal daily driving it’s as civil as before minus the glorious whine from under the hood. Being the founder of MotorCity Gumball an event that attracts enthusiast from all over the US and Canada. The MotorCity Gumball Rally was the next step to stretch her legs out and see what she had. The event was full of everything from LP560, DB9S, GTR’s, Ferrari’s etc it was a very fast crowd! If it wasn't for the new found power we would not have had as much fun! We had few runs while in “Mexico” with the car in current form. The best run so far has been with a 13’ GTR w/ Cobb tune and mid pipes and a 07’ C6 Z with only an axle back exhaust and intake. We all ran multiple times and each run was give or take within a rear bumper from 55-140 mph. I did notice the GTR had a much better top end but when I upgrade to the VF650 kit that will be a different story. I found out quickly it was almost useless to run on factory width tires and now run a set of Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R 305 series tires to help handle the new found power. All in all I couldn't be happier with the how well this kit performs, the quality and reliability it has. I have now decided after just a short while I need more power! So it’s time for us to upgrade to the VF650 kit and I will give my impressions of that kit as well when we finish the install.

Here are a few pics of the engine bay.



















Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for hearing me out!

[FormulaMMM]

Nice review. I haven't run into any supercharged E9X in state. Need a ride!

[NOTFA5T]

Thank you!

[SHADY1]

Congrats on your VF540 kit your just like me and want more power. I went from the VF540 to VF620 and Finally VF650 holy cow your going to love the VF650

[Ezio]

nice review. I know if i ever go S/C i would go 620 kit at least. i know i would want more power like you do. haha.

[okusa]

Originally Posted by Ezio

nice review. I know if i ever go S/C i would go 620 kit at least. i know i would want more power like you do. haha.

OP posted "I am a big track person" but went with a non-intercooled kit?

[NOTFA5T]

Originally Posted by okusa

OP posted "I am a big track person" but went with a non-intercooled kit?

I wanted to make sure that the car didn't have any issues. I had 65k miles on the car prior to the install of which about 17k are track miles . Its always important to err on the side of caution. Being in Michigan the temps are not like how it is in California or down south.

[Groundpilot]

Originally Posted by SHADY1

Congrats on your VF540 kit your just like me and want more power. I went from the VF540 to VF620 and Finally VF650 holy cow your going to love the VF650

There should be about 30HP between 620 and 650 kits. Do you really feel the difference?

[JD3]

Who did your install?

[8k3]

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

There should be about 30HP between 620 and 650 kits. Do you really feel the difference?

I honestly do

[NOTFA5T]

Originally Posted by JD3

Who did your install?

The install was done at Speed Industry in Troy, MI. Great team and honest.

[rslavujevic]

I have new VF 595 kit sitting in my house for 8 weeks now, waiting on test pipes and to take car to body shop to fix some scratches. Can't wait to have it installed

[SHADY1]

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

There should be about 30HP between 620 and 650 kits. Do you really feel the difference?

Yes you will notice the difference

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by NOTFA5T

I wanted to make sure that the car didn't have any issues. I had 65k miles on the car prior to the install of which about 17k are track miles . Its always important to err on the side of caution. Being in Michigan the temps are not like how it is in California or down south.

40s in late April

[M3GTC]

I'm on the fence between a vf540 and vf595 kit but i also live in southern California. Do you guys think the extra money is justifiable for the vf595? Or should i just stick with the vf540? Also 43k miles on clock

[8k3]

^^Power is addicting, I thought the 620 was enough on paper, and it was great but you always want more, a few months later I upgraded to the 650. Hope that helps

[M3GTC]

Originally Posted by 8k3

^^Power is addicting, I thought the 620 was enough on paper, and it was great but you always want more, a few months later I upgraded to the 650. Hope that helps

Defiantly thanks. I think I'll be waiting to upgrade to the 620 or 650 kit but for now I'm pumped to be getting a sc finally

[NOTFA5T]

I believe main difference with the 650/620 is the full exhaust system required to run it and about 1.5psi.

[SHADY1]

Originally Posted by M3GTC

Defiantly thanks. I think I'll be waiting to upgrade to the 620 or 650 kit but for now I'm pumped to be getting a sc finally

Get the VF595 it will be much more easy to upgrade to the others you will thank me later. Congrats on being able to be getting a Supercharger it took me a good long minute to save up for one

[NOTFA5T]

Originally Posted by SHADY1

Get the VF595 it will be much more easy to upgrade to the others you will thank me later. Congrats on being able to be getting a Supercharger it took me a good long minute to save up for one

Good idea and you get a little more power to start with!

[Duckengine]

Fellow Michigander here...have had the kit sitting in my living room for 2 weeks. Just can't find the time to install! Need to finish the basement first so the wife can enjoy...then I can enjoy. Great write up...really making me feel good about the purchase.