Noob questions! Wanting to turbo my M20. School me on the turbooos r3v!

[jaywood]

1. How much is this going to run me? $1K? $2k? $4k? I don't mind buying a used kit. Nothing fancy, I just want around 250whp. and a COMPLETE bolt on kit. Is the M20 even capable of that power on stock block?

It can cost 1k, or it can cost 5k. It's all about how much you're willing to spend. A complete bolt on kit? Have you thought about putting your own together? It's cheaper sometimes. And yes, the stock block can handle that.

2. My car is an automatic, so I would be converting it into manual. Will an E36 M3 Transmission bolt up to the M20? I'm not a big fan of the E30 manual transmission.

Why don't you like the g260 trans? A lot of the guys who go turbo keep the stock trans (some put in a new "race" clutch)

[F34R]

Bottom end will be okay for those goals.
A "kit" doesn't really exist. eBay ones are just generic crap put together for you that is usually.. well, crap. You have to most likely peice your own.

E30tech.com will answer all your questions
R3v is a swap forum mostly :o

This^

and why can't people search something over covered beyond the "what does this button above my window switches do?

And next time search the FS section... http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...42#post2802042

[ForcedFirebird]

Mane issue is finding a fuel management. Stock with piggy backs is just retarded in my book go standalone. Comedic headgasket to be safe

Motronic is tunable with the right equipment.

[F34R]

Comedic headgasket to be safe

It's cometic* and order from WOT-Tech, hands down the best place to buy. Also they support the BMW crowd. I believe Forcedfirebird on here works/owns it? not sure. And order a set of APR head studs to go with that gasket and boost =) WOT-Tech offers those too.

http://wot-tech.com/shop/bmw/cometic-bmw-m20-mls-head-gasket/prod_308.html

[///mfizzle]

Thanks for the help guys!

Before you do anything, go to e30tech and read until your eyes bleed.

Hahaha will do!

Drive across the alley and our shop can put something together for you :)

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=224729

I'll definitely give you guys a call. Looks like I'll be going with a custom setup.

Mane issue is finding a fuel management. Stock with piggy backs is just retarded in my book go standalone. Comedic headgasket to be safe

Looks like I'll be going with MS. Thanks :D

It's cometic* and order from WOT-Tech, hands down the best place to buy. Also they support the BMW crowd. I believe Forcedfirebird on here works/owns it? not sure. And order a set of APR head studs to go with that gasket and boost =) WOT-Tech offers those too.

http://wot-tech.com/shop/bmw/cometic.../prod_308.html

Thanks! I'll grab this and some APR studs :up:

[///mfizzle]

jaywood[/URL];2802049]

It can cost 1k, or it can cost 5k. It's all about how much you're willing to spend. A complete bolt on kit? Have you thought about putting your own together? It's cheaper sometimes. And yes, the stock block can handle that.

Why don't you like the g260 trans? A lot of the guys who go turbo keep the stock trans (some put in a new "race" clutch)

I've decided to put my own kit together. I'll do my research and figure it out. It's good to know the stock block can handle the power. I'll do a cometic head gasket and APR studs. But that's it. As I stated above. The previous 5 speed E30s I've owned and driven, the transmission feels very sloppy and warn out (Because they probably were) I tried to fix the slop in mine with a short shift kit, all new bushing, a new carrier, and selector rod. And it still felt horrible. I've never driven an E30 with a nice feeling transmission. I like the e36 transmission. There cheap, and a friend said they bolt up to the m20. So I just wanted to see if this was true.

[ForcedFirebird]

They bolt up but the angle on the later ZF trans (from e36) is about 12 degrees different and will have to be dealt with on install.

You don't NEED MS, we burn custom chips for Motronic.

[samiam3356]

Here's you interesting read as well for what you can do with the stock ECU

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98922

[White325is]

If you want a complete bolt on kit, why not purchase a TCD kit?

[325ix]

If you want a complete bolt on kit, why not purchase a TCD kit?

$$$$ judging by his car in the sig though he could swing it. Also check out dedric motorsports.

[///mfizzle]

They bolt up but the angle on the later ZF trans (from e36) is about 12 degrees different and will have to be dealt with on install.

You don't NEED MS, we burn custom chips for Motronic.

I will definitely be paying you a visit soon! I'm wanting to keep A/C. Will this be a problem?

Thanks!

Here's you interesting read as well for what you can do with the stock ECU

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98922

Thankya. Reading now!

If you want a complete bolt on kit, why not purchase a TCD kit?

I think it would be more fun to build one. Although the TCD kit does look nice :puppy:

$$$$ judging by his car in the sig though he could swing it. Also check out dedric motorsports.

Awesome! Thanks for the info.

[ForcedFirebird]

Well, this job has A/C, P/S, but don't expect the I/C to fit behind the kidneys lol.

Where in Naples? We are 1hr from exit 99.

[mRodiek]

This thread got hit with some awesome links & advice!

Sticky it in the Forced Induction section

[///mfizzle]

Well, this job has A/C, P/S, but don't expect the I/C to fit behind the kidneys lol.

Where in Naples? We are 1hr from exit 99.

Awesome! I can deal with that. As long as I have my icey AC that's all that matters lol

I'm at exit 111 so not to much further! Do you have a number I can contact? Or an email address?

Thanks!

This thread got hit with some awesome links & advice!

Sticky it in the Forced Induction section

Yesssiiirrrr