Max HP for an M50 turbo swap?

[JetGirl]

I'm sure this is already answered somewhere within the bowels of this place but it doesn't come up in the search so im asking outright: What is the max horsepower you can (theoretically or known) achieve from a turbo'd M50?

[e30esque]

Depends on so many factors. Are you talking an uncracked stock m50 or rebuilt?

[JetGirl]

rebuilt, machined, cleaned, and sparkling

[nando]

look up donovan's (BMWSOB) car to see what you can do.. it's pretty much limited by your ability and budget

[10Toes]

Build M50 can have over 1000.

[e30esque]

Basically, a lot of HP. If you want to go 9s, you could feasibly do it with an m50

[jrdeamicis]

More than you would EVER need in an E30

[mattdk318i]

Then it all becomes a game of traction....

[JetGirl]

Thanks guys! My husband was telling me how his KA can be pushed over 1k and I was willing to bet money that the m50 could do way better :D

[Farbin Kaiber]

Why in god's name would someone want a 1000hp KA? Is he building a drift hardbody? Otherwise...

[JetGirl]

Why in god's name would someone want a 1000hp KA? Is he building a drift hardbody? Otherwise...

I don't think he is honestly going to try 1k, maybe 400 lol. He is having the KA rebuilt before he puts it back in his s13.

[whiltebeitel]

look up donovan's (BMWSOB) car to see what you can do.. it's pretty much limited by your ability and budget

Yeah, running a 9.26@154 mph, IIRC in the 1/4 mile. CardCounter on BF.c has 996 whp on his 2.8L.