I've been thinking (turbo)

[silver325i]

i've been looking into putting a turbo on to my d plate 325i sport is it a good idea were do i start i havent got a clue!!

can any one help in what i need to put a turbo on my car!!

[maxfield]

hmmm will D plate be an early engine which means you can either put a lower compression plate thingy in or get a later engine lower compression. You'll also need MS (megasquirt) standalone managment.

If you want someone to fit a turbo Ant is your man.

[Jon_Bmw]

Search search and search

There is loads on info on here, just scour through it all. You'll be wiser too once you have finished.

[blingsta]

yeah dude... have a good think before you jump into it.. ive just done it recently on a late lower compression engine and still managed to blow head gasket... i didnt bother going for the non stretch bolts and trying to lower compression even more.... trying to get car back on the road quickly but properly this time.... but everyone on the zone is well helpfull...

[Ant]

ive just done it recently on a late lower compression engine and still managed to blow head gasket...

your engine was 10.2:1 CR dude, thats a bit higher than the stock 8.8:1

mines going down to 7.43:1 in the next few weeks, its Holset time

[Jhonno]

Early engines are still fine for some boost action, they aint exactly high compression

[e30_Turbo]

Alex has the early lump, 7psi = 270bhp so it aint all bad!

LOL @ Blingsta low comp lump! will be soon though dude!

[silver325i]

so i can use my engine !!

do u have to use a stand alone or can i use my original set up i've seen sum were u can !!!

[e30_Turbo]

so i can use my engine !!

do u have to use a stand alone or can i use my original set up i've seen sum were u can !!!

You can use stock management and a RRFPR but it's not a very good way of controlling the engine and it has serious flaws.

For the price of MS, mapped and fitted it's the only way to go!!

Ant will fit and map your MS for a small fee, especially when you consider the alternative, emerald, is Ԛ£750 for just the ECU!

HTH, Mark.

[Turbo-Brown]

Yeah, definately get a programmable ECU to handle fuel and sparks, it's what unleashes the potential of a blower setup!

[silver325i]

ok boys cool

i'm ok with the wire and that its just turbo's i don't know a lot about them

i've alwells had non turbo cars!! i've had one turbo car and i said i would never go back!!

[silver325i]

would i have to do anything to the engine or can bolt a turbo streath on !!!

[Turbo-Brown]

Well, if worst came to worse, you could keep the original exhaust system and put it back to standard.....but you won't wanna do that!

[silver325i]

ANT!

can i ask what u have done to your car to get that!!

[timg83]

Hi there guys how easy, and is the m30 3.5 lump a good one to turbo? I'm after more power with as little cost, i know that is as rare as rocking horse **** but is it a viable plan many thanks Tim