M50/M52 supercharger conversion

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ShonkyBob
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Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:38 pm

I'm looking to do a cheap S/C conversion to increase the power a bit, I'm not looking for balls out performance as I have other toys for that, would around 300bhp at the flywheel be achievable with:

1) Standard gearbox (it's an e36) with an uprated clutch
2) A bit more fuel pressure on standard injectors and a better fuel pump
3) Small or no intercooler (I know I know but many OEM supercharged cars don't use an intercooler and there's bugger all room)
4) No management changes i.e. is there enough range in the standard MAF (the compression ratio will remain standard)

I already have a supercharger that's designed for 2.5 to 5 litres, a small intercooler and random bits of silicon hose joiners so I was hoping there's not a lot of expense left for a cheeky conversion
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Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:49 pm

Go check out Gunni's thread in the engine swap section. But quickly:

1) Yes, will be fine.
2) Believe you need to up the injector size, but no biggie.
3) Not sure, but I would want a I/C in there anyway.
4) Yes, it is achievable.

Edit here you go:

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=176571

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ShonkyBob
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Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:06 pm

ross_jsy wrote:Go check out Gunni's thread in the engine swap section. But quickly:

1) Yes, will be fine.
2) Believe you need to up the injector size, but no biggie.
3) Not sure, but I would want a I/C in there anyway.
4) Yes, it is achievable.

Edit here you go:

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=176571

And welcome to the zone :D
Awesome, cheers!
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