what to do next............

[TW166Y]

Right Fella's here's the drill.....

I wanna do an engine swap or get some more pony's into my touring, i simply wanna know which is the best conversion you guys think.... the conversion wont be happening just yet due to funds but when the green slips are available i will be swapping a.s.a.p..

1.Forced Induction
2.M50 2.5
3.3.5 route
4.2.7
5.3.0
etc.......

Obviously there is always money issues with everyone unless your name is dibs sorry fella but im so jelous of that beast you have just done... the cheapest route would be ideal please fella's any help would be very much appreciated.... THANKS

[fowler]

Right Fella's here's the drill.....

I wanna do an engine swap or get some more pony's into my touring, i simply wanna know which is the best conversion you guys think.... the conversion wont be happening just yet due to funds but when the green slips are available i will be swapping a.s.a.p..

1.Forced Induction
2.M50 2.5
3.3.5 route
4.2.7
5.3.0
etc.......

IMAO forced induction on a M50 supercharger see Branded untouchable website can't remember is some thing like www.but.ac.uk

[Ant]

Turbo all day long, if you build a stage one setup and get bored you can go for more boost later on with another bigger turbo.

try that trick with your newly swopped in 24V mill.

M50/52 are borderline once boosted IMHO due to the plastic inlet manifolding, I've seen a few cracked ones on N/A cars so longevity is a question..

cheapest option is build a cooking rover V8 and slam that under the hood.
or small block chevy, ford would work too but parts are more £Â£ than the generals

[gcorky]

turbo m20 twigg

[Andy335Touring]

Turbo M20 or N/A M30 then stick a turbo on it later

[maxfield]

Forced induction

[Jon_Bmw]

Pretty obvious what i think. See sig.

[stevetigger]

Thats it Pete, Buy Jon's BM and stick the engine into your touring.

You cant do a turbo for less.

[gcorky]

Thats it Pete, Buy Jon's BM and stick the engine into your touring.

You cant do a turbo for less.

you can as a budget stage one i was good to go for under 800 to start with.but eventually you go the whole nine yards and murder people.lol no buy better parts.

ive seen a couple of kits on here in past months.
but as ive said twigg if you go this route its mainly a bits off this and that.plenty of support on here.top guys.

[fuzzy]

forced induction without a doubt....on which engine is another matter entirely.look at the bigger picture.at the moment you might think that 250+bhp is enough,but once your bored of that kick you WILL want more...and more

[Turbo-Brown]

Definately FI!

If you get bored, (which you quickly will) you can always turn the wick up

The engines are cheap enough to be considered consumable and if you're well prepared, you could probably change one in a weekend.

Perhaps don't do what I did which is rebuild an early high comp 325i engine as it limits the amount of boost you can run, although I had almost 15psi for a while and it didn't seem to mind too much!

[TW166Y]

FI... Looking the best option then hey fella's to be honest i wouldnt know where to start but thats what you lads are here for.. i also need the cheepest route and personally i dont think forced induction is gonna be that option.. i hope i would be able to do it but money is well tight so i think i should restart this topic in a few months when i have a grand spare Graham... you got any parts for me

[stevetigger]

M50 then, its got to be the cheapest.....I should know!

[Geoff]

Wack it on the never never and bounce it around a few cards whilst your still getting 0% on balance transfers etc. Then id go small block chevy then bosh on a turbo, then shoe horn it in. Jobs a good'un!!

Its as simple as that...really it is!!

[Jhonno]

FI for sure, cant beat the bang for your buck with that, with room for more

[TW166Y]

ok then fella's whats actually involved for the m20 turbo... im a real amatur so any help would be magic

[gcorky]

budget.

t3 from cosworth
flipped m20 or similar manifold with adapter
maybe a saab t16 intercooler -fit nice.
cooler tubing-could use mild steel.
rising rate fuel pressure reg.
bigger injectors.every one seems to use different.
feed and return to turbo-sump off job for return.
fab up a downpipe to m8 upto your exhaust.

bit of tweakin here and there .think thats it for a budget booster.
like the lads say ,you will get used to the gains acheived and will revise this setup,bigger turbo,i/c ,ms management etc...

[TW166Y]

what do you think that little pretty lot is gonna cost graham.. im getting all excited now

[Ant]

t3 from cosworth - £150 max
flipped m20 or similar manifold with adapter, DIY able
maybe a saab t16 intercooler -fit nice. £50 max breakers, use Volvo 740 unit, bigger/better fitting
cooler tubing-could use mild steel. 3 metres 2.5" M/S is £22
rising rate fuel pressure reg. £150 ish, not from EBAY !!
bigger injectors.every one seems to use different. volvo again, or M30
feed and return to turbo-sump off job for return. parts £70 max
fab up a downpipe to m8 upto your exhaust, can you weld ? need a T3 flange otherwise its weld, cut, weld , grind , done

or buy Jons car

[stevetigger]

£500 to turbo a car if you have your own skills too.