Time to Supercharge My M3.

Today we take a look at Zak's gorgeous ESS Supercharged Mineral White E92 M3. For the longest time, I did not want to consider a supercharger for my S65. This experience with Zak's car has changed that completely! The car responds beautifully with this kit. It drives as if it is still NA, adds in some fun induction noises and gives the car the power and torque it needs to actually feel quick!
I hope you all enjoy this video, comment down below your thoughts!
Make sure to reach out to Zak and show him some love here:
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Zaks Build:
Pom Front Lip: tinyurl.com/3h5fsufc
RW Carbon SS Ext: tinyurl.com/29nrnyjr
GTS Kidney Grill: tinyurl.com/4e2f8t42
Blackout Kit: tinyurl.com/3k94czm7
Varis Style Rear Diffuser: tinyurl.com/4fancccv
M Performance Spoiler: tinyurl.com/36fh3pr9
Black Forest DCT Shift Knob: tinyurl.com/4zvx6a8x
P3 V3 Analoge Gauge: tinyurl.com/4m2dap62
ESS G1 Supercharger Kit: tinyurl.com/yc6chk8z
Custom Recaro Pole Position Seats: amx-performance.com/
Eisenmann Performance Exhaust: tinyurl.com/ya7fd8y3
Porsche Cayenne Brakes (Brembo 18Z): ebay.us/qLp0QP
Broadway Suspension: tinyurl.com/mwyahpt3
Tuned By Alpine: alpinemss.com/
LINK TO MY E92 M3 BUILD SHEET:
tinyurl.com/2h5ktwdw
BMW MODIFICATIONS FROM ALL OF MY BUILDS: www.thicwhips.com
All of my Wheel & Tire Setups: tinyurl.com/yyftysns
Discounts and Codes: tinyurl.com/5n92k9m8
10% Off The Veepeak Adapter Using Code: YTBDST10 OBD2 Adapter For Bimmercode: geni.us/W4ct
20% Off Variant Wheels (Use Code “thicwhips”): tinyurl.com/8thphmmt
$13.99 Off The OBDLink CX+ Adapter For Bimmercode: tinyurl.com/yyj924lw
5% off all parks car care detailing products: tinyurl.com/yckma39s
5% off of Valvetronic Designs Exhausts Here: valvetronic.com/?ref=-2nSk-CZ...
ThicWhips Merch, Apparels, Decals: tinyurl.com/yvpwrra7
FACEBOOK GROUP: tinyurl.com/m4r294c
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E9X Suspension Parts:
Ohlins Road & Track Coilovers: tinyurl.com/3sj93x5c
Turner Camber/Caster Plates: tinyurl.com/8ad6s6n3
Turner Performance Adjustable Swaybar End Links - Pair: tinyurl.com/ynr3en6s
Turner Performance Adjustable Front Lower Control Arms: tinyurl.com/ftha66dj
H&R 27mm Front Sway Bar: tinyurl.com/5n6frdwy
H&R 23mm Rear Sway Bar: tinyurl.com/y5rhcy2v
Turner Motorsport Thrust Arm Monoball Upgrade Kit: tinyurl.com/5bvmrnua
Performance Rear Trailing arm Set: tinyurl.com/yme6w8y7
Turner Motorsport Performance Upper Control Arms - Rear: tinyurl.com/3v974zy8
CF Sideskirt Ext: tinyurl.com/3b4rcd77
GTS Arm Rest Delete: tinyurl.com/2wn3t2j2
E9X Exterior Parts:
Euro Spec Front Bumper: tinyurl.com/27266wv7
Carbon Fiber Sideskirt Extensions: tinyurl.com/msnhv4yh
Carbon Fiber Trunk: tinyurl.com/exhas8kr
Carbon Fiber GT4 Front Lip: tinyurl.com/mr2c8rde
IND Gloss Black M3 Badge: tinyurl.com/5c3ttj3p
IND Paint Matched Sidemarkers: tinyurl.com/4ecmz5bc
M Performance Right Black Kidney Grill: tinyurl.com/ms5fhct7
M Performance Left Black Kidney Grill: tinyurl.com/2p9c35vk
Gloss Black Fender Grills: tinyurl.com/m5p9a34s
IND Shadowline Painted Roundels: tinyurl.com/2p8fdh6e
H8 E9x E8x Angel Eyes: tinyurl.com/22dhz22p
E9X Interior Parts:
Recaro Pole Positions: ebay.us/QvU9m3
Recaro Sliders: tinyurl.com/233xxfr7
Macht Shnell Floor Mounts: tinyurl.com/2uuy4vjp
VAC Seat Belt Adapters: tinyurl.com/bdhyetay
ZHP Shift Knob: tinyurl.com/2ucmrp2t
M Performance Steering Wheel: tinyurl.com/2p932c2y
Recaro Sportster Seats: tinyurl.com/3888f67z
E92 M3 Floor Mats: tinyurl.com/bddmmaby
AzaAutoWheel Custom Steering Wheel: azaautowheel.com/
Valentine One Radar Detector: amzn.to/3D9eO91
S65 E9X Performance Parts:
Turner Motorsports Carbon Plenum: tinyurl.com/4pwwbtw2
Turner Motorsports Carbon Intake: tinyurl.com/rns5v4cf
Dinan Underdrive Pulley Kit: tinyurl.com/2b3kuy87
Auto Solution SSK: autosolutions.info/
Turner Motorsport E9X M3 Skid Plate: tinyurl.com/mr3p8mfp
Turner Triple Baffled Power Steering Reservoir - Angled Mount: tinyurl.com/2s3anwuz
Meisterschaft Axle Back Exhaust: tinyurl.com/3hz462nj
E92 M3 Wheel Sets:
BMW 513M Wheels: tinyurl.com/zkn2s5rw
Apex VS5RS: tinyurl.com/y2yl9jsx
Stud Conversion Kit: tinyurl.com/jnrdvtnb

[@ThicWhips]

Should I supercharge the m3?? ORR…should I supercharge the s65 going in my 135?? 😬🏁🏁🏁 comment below and Thank You For Watching!

[@wasted151]

I think supercharging a e9x should be mandatory, thats when the real experience begins in my opinion. Of course it’s not cheap but if you can find a good used one on the forums that would be great

[@DolanMoore]

Although the wait might suck…the 135 would be the way to go man! It was cool seeing you at sun valley couple weekends ago. I appreciate the love for my car, I’ve got the G1 kit on my car and I would definitely go for it man!

[@benny.b58]

BOTH

[@cleanwhite6527]

Uhhhh yeah supercharge it lol. I’ve seen this car around Raleigh a few times.

[@d.l.carstens505]

Do it!

[@dvassi123]

Is it bad I laughed when he said "You can beat on it" LMFAOO

[@mikes6136]

Having owned my G1 supercharged M3 for about a year, I highly suggest it. Completely transforms the car while maintaining the high rev characteristics.

[@ThicWhips]

Yeah man I was thoroughly impressed

[@m5p944]

Agree. DCT+ supercharger is a killer combo

[@m5p944]

Last analog M3. Great build sheet

[@micraw714]

I have the same dilemma 😂 Every time I hit the canyons and dive into corners at full throttle, I think to myself "man I cannot supercharge this thing" but when I do a highway pull to redline, I'm like must get blower asap!! Haha maybe owning two E9X's is the best option!

[@ThicWhips]

Exactly!!

[@_NoynuR]

I picked up a 2012 E92 Mineral White Extended Fox Red 2 months ago and just Started my build. This is my 3rd E92 I love these cars!!

[@vonfragyou]

Now that's a whip anyone can enjoy! Super clean build.

[@ThicWhips]

Couldn't agree more!

[@brandongonzalez6274]

A Combo made in heaven. Dream build, beautiful car man.

[@ThicWhips]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ZakPomeroy]

Appreciate this man!

[@JDM370gt]

I’ll be devils advocate here. I owned an ESS G1 supercharged e90 M3 and had absolutely no issues. Definitely an amazing system and it does not change the characteristics of the S65 engine. However, if I were do it again I would keep it NA and do a carbon intake and plenum combo instead. The power difference for me wasn’t that crazy and honestly I think the S65 provided the perfect balance of power NA.

[@Letipe992]

33k miles, 4K miles roadtrips in my ess 550 kit. 6 years with the supercharger. No issues. Best thing for the health of these cars NA or not. Let it get to working temperature before pushing on it. That is the power these cars should have had. Note: spark plugs and valve cover gaskets need to be replace more often.

[@jp3630]

Thanks for comment. Looking to charge my 650.

[@mikebellows754]

You are killing it with the E92 content. Keep it coming!

[@Willfoster1978]

Just purchased an ESS 625 kit, can’t wait to install.

[@alexhaubenreisser3736]

See this car a lot daily! Beautiful build

[@spacemonkey7461]

What a clean build

[@HR-zc1mi]

Great car, great owner, great video!

[@rileyring4131]

Amazing 😍 beautiful build

[@austinmarcero]

As a VT2-625 owner, one thing to praise about these G1 kits is the revised charge cooling system. Intake air temps are an issue in summer months, timing gets pulled for detonation safety and the car feels much much slower in the heat. Looking to upgrade to this new revised front mount unit that comes with the G1 kits. Otherwise, love the M3 way more supercharged!

[@vadersf30]

Loving the feature films this and the g80 are some insane builds

[@Just_Drivers_Cars]

How awesome!! This thing looks and sounds dialed in. DCT madness. Fuuuun!

[@paufishing3782]

Very tasteful mods. looks great.

[@richcortez2251]

These guys just became BFF s 😂 🔥 E9x M3 bro !!

[@waynerose9863]

Great build. For sure ESS supercharger has made a huge difference 💯💯👊🏽🙏🏽

[@sambathkong4141]

Sounds great 👍

[@xm3ntal620]

Such a clean build. This makes me miss my ess e92 m3.

[@jameshickam1787]

YOU need to seriously consider moving out of mom & dad's house and move down to Raleigh NC.. Ya'll two look like little brothers together... Talk about FUN.. I can't stop smiling cause the both of you... congrats..

[@Saielb]

🔥 build

[@bmurph980]

Such a clean m3

[@shayneliburd5043]

I have same color combo with VT2-650 kit! Love it! Brings the car to life

[@ThicWhips]

That’s awesome!

[@Thakorrupt1]

Bro I've said it a million times your cinematics are on point brother 👌👌👌

[@ThicWhips]

Thank you 🙌

[@mattwist5125]

Just did PS2+'s on my F80 and watching this video makes me think I may need to have that too.

[@andrec9058]

Great clean build. I’d love to see a manual sc, my dream build

[@lMlIlKlE8D]

I know Jon was like 👀👀 when those seat belt receptacles were routed through the seat belt hole on the recaros

[@ThicWhips]

Iykyk 😂

[@jaimehurtado356]

Abs auto body is legit

[@adamward9627]

Great sound. Wish there was more supercharger whine.

[@ryanmattson1735]

Beautiful build

[@ThicWhips]

Glad you like it

[@user-rp5iq8gb2r]

The e92 is such a beautiful design. Great sound. Wish there was more supercharger whine..

[@jovaneghtesadi1494]

Bro Chill!!!! Your content is too damn good. I'm addicted. Zack, your build is a perfect 100!

[@ZakPomeroy]

Thank you!!

[@redtill1]

The e92 is such a beautiful design

[@E92M3]

My biggest issue with supercharging S65's is the amount of strain on the main and rod bearings. But the smiles per mile well justifies the maintenance

[@BMWROYAL]

How bad does it effect the rod bearing mines were done, 15k miles ago and I beat on the car hard, did a whole drift day on track with it, I’m about to supper charger mine, should I start doing the rod barring more often

[@n55Rob]

@@BMWROYALno you should probably build the motor if you want it to last…if you supercharge the S65 it will blow it’s just a matter of time without proper aftermarket main bearings, rod bearings, and rods…my dad has a mildly built S65 that’s been ESS SC for over 6 years with no issues…..you just got to wait till the OIL TEMPs come up to operating temperature, like over 15-20 minutes of driving before beating on the car (NOT GOING ABOVE 2.5-3k RPMs) he even did that on the stock engine and never replaced the rod bearings with the engine over 80k miles until (they showed little wear related to abuse when we tore the stock motor down together and built the block) he wanted to be safe with the SC and built his motor…..the Europeans like to make fun of us Americans for thinking rod bearings are an issue when in reality it’s all due to our driving habits, using the proper oil, and letting it get up to temp so the oil can lubricate the bearings properly……my dads car is currently at 155k ish miles, does oil tests every 2-4 oils changes, takes care of every issue it comes up with when it comes up and it’s still perfectly healthy/runs amazingly with him beating on it somewhat frequently with it being his “fun daily.”

[@E92M3]

@@BMWROYAL up to you honestly. I would at least be doing oil every 2- 3k miles if it's SC though. One guy who has an e93 around my area seized his mains shortly after getting his SC'ed. he also did have 120k miles when he when SC'ed. could be a factor..

[@BMWROYAL]

@@n55Rob thank you for the info , and yeah I let me car sit for about 5-10 minute warming up no matter what temp it is outside, then wait until it gets up to temp before going above 3k

[@BMWROYAL]

@@E92M3 damm, hmm ima probably send my oil off to get tested after an oil change

[@jackyshih8472]

dream car is here~~~

[@Manlikewezzo]

So with him when he said the new ones look 👀 like from 2035 and this one looks period still tho 😂🙌🏻🫡

[@evan.435]

Perfection

[@Akac3sh]

the power this chassis deserves

[@Kuyjeng]

Nice car Nice Wheels :D

[@dannyq1999]

What a cool guy 😎

[@TheRochoa21]

Dam that interior

[@TeeRMN]

That intro tho. My god. Straight flames

[@ThicWhips]

Preciate it 🙏🏽

[@AverageF30]

your car is already crazy but to make it supercharged sheesh

[@Lester.M]

The E92 M3 is a classic and would be kind of a shame to change the exhaust note. That care is fun for cruising and doing pulls. I wouldn’t change it.

[@jmccarsnmore1025]

This video was made by your laugh everytime you filmed a roller 😂😂😂 and by “It’s Supercharged!!” 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@olivermayer5834]

Would love to see your m3 with an ESS blower 😳

[@slowm240]

cool dude.

[@chadkennedy8675]

Only thing i hate about ESS is to me the plenum looks ugly compared to factory if i had to go Supercharger I'd rather search high and low for a G-Power Supercharger kit even if it costs more idc

[@amedlak]

Can the stock DCT handle that much power reliably?

[@mireliomarzo6468]

Juice

[@eldogo1]

Great video! What’s the brake pad brand he has on?

[@ZakPomeroy]

Oreilys auto parts ceramic brake pads for a Porsche cayenne

[@Average.N20]

yall gotta be related lmao

[@No-vj5or]

you know you’re in the south hearing those loud ass cicadas the whole intro to the vid lmaoo

[@ThicWhips]

I didn’t realize how bad they were until I got into editing 😂😂

[@apchan30]

Exhaust setup?

[@ErectkyleDysfunction]

I dont see any plumbing from the front mount intercooler to plenum.

[@monbaby77]

135i + s65 + supercharged

[@Marc2k6]

At the end of the day, it is all about this!!! You and What's your Forte are forcing me to buy a BMW!!!

[@andypower31]

Is it reliable

[@alexsoutodedios3045]

Que llantas son esas??

[@michaelarmstrong24]

What blow off valve is that?

[@swift__]

😮‍💨👌🏻🤘🏻

[@SPOTLESSsolutions]

Was the trans changed upgraded to handle the torque?

[@ZakPomeroy]

It has the GTS trans tune

[@bustacrit]

By any chance you know if he is running spacers on the rear?

[@ZakPomeroy]

10mm

[@bustacrit]

@@ZakPomeroy Thx bro

[@bustacrit]

​@ZakPomeroy how about the fronts?

[@warpspeed9877]

19"s do look better. These, although nice, look small. But you would have to give a bit of height to the car so they could fill the space in a more uniform way.

[@toastydan0511]

@18:41 did he really say "ahh its a v6"

[@ThicWhips]

I do believe he did lol

[@rickertonfickerton1268]

in reference to the V6 mustang

[@unk6632]

Name song intro?

[@pavufocsa1837]

Time to twin turbo the shit out this engine!!!

[@denniscasasnovas7402]

I thought you said you weren’t going to supercharge it.

[@ThicWhips]

Oops 🫢

[@denniscasasnovas7402]

@@ThicWhips I ain’t mad I just be watching all your content lol I understand plans always change. I said I wouldn’t modify every car I’ve had that has always been a lie.

[@tuurbow]

Guarantee you the owner used to be a VW/audi guy

[@andreweatstacos6494]

How do you think Zak’s car rode compared to yours?

[@ThicWhips]

Man his car felt amazing. I really envy the dct tbh

[@andreweatstacos6494]

I’m trying to decide if ohlins r&t are worth the price over Fortune Autos

[@mubarakalmohannadi5451]

Car does not these supercharger too many issues in long run ,,it just need test pipe and a good tune ..with good exhaust .200 cell cats ,,plus carbon plenums ..and it will be more than perfect ,,I have this set up..I am close to 460 hp..that’s more than enough .

[@ThicWhips]

I have all of that and then some: supercharger felt way better 😂

[@mubarakalmohannadi5451]

But still it is NA ,,and that what make it special..supercharger is a joke ..unless you do it right ,,I mean you work in the engine with forged piston etc,,ask me how I know ,,it is just not safe with stock internal .

[@bustacrit]

This dude above me doest know what he is talking about. I had my e92 M3 supercharged for the past 3 years and not a single issue.. As long as you do your rod bearings you are good

[@greebuh]

Gonna break

[@bekiro28]

You Gonna let me get my 3. E92 m3 bro stop putting out this videos

[@nikolajokanic7220]

says wont get any parts for the engine and buys a new engine lmao

[@ThicWhips]

Wat

[@paulhelden]

Please don't do it, in some years your E92 can be sold for a lot of money, there is just not high rev V8 with manual anymore

[@V3LOCITY__]

Still gonna be a high revving manual V8. And the charger can be taken off at any time. It’s just a bolt on kit, no internals changed

[@DKK]

Look another e90 with volks 🙄

[@rickkerrypollak6208]

Please stop making these videos. I swear I would never get a supercharger for my e92 m3 and you have warped my mind. Thanks a lot.

[@ThicWhips]

More to come! 😂

[@E36_kidd]

What an awesome car! I'm so stuck between a F82 and this 🥲

[@I53-624]

put the money into a 4.4 stroker instead, these motors are the best na 🙌

[@j8ded]

last i looked those stroker kits are insanely expensive

[@I53-624]

@@j8ded so are sc kits 👍