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Just looking into turboing a m20b25 for my engine build. Who's done it ect any links to the build?

Tell us how much money you have George , then we will tell you what engine conversion you can have

pacerpete wrote:Tell us how much money you have George , then we will tell you what engine conversion you can have

well ive got £500 for the moment to start the build get the engine ect. just wanted to know how much the m20b25 would be to do it to or if it worth doing anything else?

thanks

There have been a few turbo M20s in the past, but their costs are measured in thousands of pounds, not hundreds. You won't get anything driveable for less than three grand, IIRC. And since you're starting with a 316i, you've got all the necessary suspension and braking upgrades that will have to be done too.

Best check out the Forced Induction section of this forum for more info.

Grrrmachine wrote:There have been a few turbo M20s in the past, but their costs are measured in thousands of pounds, not hundreds. You won't get anything driveable for less than three grand, IIRC. And since you're starting with a 316i, you've got all the necessary suspension and braking upgrades that will have to be done too.

Best check out the Forced Induction section of this forum for more info.

Ok cheers buddy

500 quid that wont even get you the turbo or ecu
on a tight buget you could possibly pull it off for about 2-3 grand if you do every thing ya self
at the minute mine stands me in at 10k plus

going fi can be an expensive experience but believe you me its worth it

Can these M20's be run on low boost with standard management (or is it M50's)

I drove a cobbled together turbo 325i many years ago 'apparently' running 240hp, tbh it was quite nice to drive.

No idea how long it lasted though.

ross2009 wrote:500 quid that wont even get you the turbo or ecu
on a tight buget you could possibly pull it off for about 2-3 grand if you do every thing ya self
at the minute mine stands me in at 10k plus

going fi cant be an expensive experience but believe you me its worth it

i have experianced this car first hand 10k is parts if you have to pay someone to build this it will be a whole heap more. good luck but i think with that small budget just pay ross to take you out in a real ass kicking car and you will soon realise what it costs and takes

How much power do you have Ross?

at the moment lee it's about 250-300 at 0.7 psi not sure on figures but pulls like a bloody train it's quick
I'm going to up that soon when the new engine is broke in and should see 400

i took kev out in it the other week at the ace and he got out looking like a cheshire cat lol