Max HP for an M50 turbo swap?

**e30esque** · 01-01-2010, 03:39 PM

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

**JetGirl** · 01-01-2010, 03:44 PM

rebuilt, machined, cleaned, and sparkling

**nando** · 01-01-2010, 04:18 PM

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

**10Toes** · 01-01-2010, 04:21 PM

Build M50 can have over 1000.

**e30esque** · 01-01-2010, 04:22 PM

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

**jrdeamicis** · 01-01-2010, 04:28 PM

More than you would EVER need in an E30

**mattdk318i** · 01-01-2010, 04:29 PM

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

**JetGirl** · 01-01-2010, 04:44 PM

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** · 01-01-2010, 05:11 PM

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

**JetGirl** · 01-01-2010, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by Farbin Kaiber

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** · 01-01-2010, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by nando

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.

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