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    m50 turbo

    bought this ebay turbo kit, This is an experiment to see if ebay turbo kits are actually durable and how the stock m50 responds to boost
    Here it is


    got it for around 1.5k

    I went for turbonetics instead of the no name brand which was probably a load of crock,
    I will be taking this time to get the 2nd gear fixed which i've read is a common problem. also make the gears longer

    Please bag on this project because I know thats all rev does

    so far got the engine out:
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    #2
    good luck on the conversion. the turbo looks nice. whats the specs on it?

    hope it didnt fall while you were pulling the motor out :P

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      #3
      Hey, nice project.

      1991 325iS turbo

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        #4
        Not a bad deal considering it comes with a garrett turbo.
        What are your plans for tuning? I have the perfect chip tune for that setup. pm me if your interested.
        Need a Turbo manifold? We have them in stock- Click here---> http://rapidspoolindustries.com/
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          #5
          yeah, pretty decent turbo, comes with a 1 year warranty. I guess it must be good. also, i think I am going to scrap the stock m50 idea and just buy pistons and rods(ebay) so i can push 15psi.
          The turbo is a T3/T4 .63 trim.
          Not sure if i need a chip but, we'll see what the tuning guys say. Tuning is like magic to me

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            #6
            Oil drainage with that manifold looks to be tricky.

            Tuning is much more important then rods and pistons. And that is what will allow you to go 15psi. Not the other way.

            If you cant tune, buy a box tune from the big retailers, ie TRM, Techinica, TT, AA, etc. And contact them before you go buying MAFs and injectors to see whats best suited for their box tunes.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Tchao View Post
              Oil drainage with that manifold looks to be tricky.
              He will need to notch the subframe and run a oil scavenge pump to make it work/fit.
              For the cost and effort to make it work should have gone top mount.
              Need a Turbo manifold? We have them in stock- Click here---> http://rapidspoolindustries.com/
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                #8
                its not in yet, but it will most likely be top mounted. i wanted a secret turbo but... for the sake of buying more oil pumps. Personally i think low pressure pistons/rods/bearings will be a good investment so the engine doesn't... whats the word... explode. Its going to be nuts when its done tho

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Tchao View Post
                  Oil drainage with that manifold looks to be tricky.

                  Tuning is much more important then rods and pistons. And that is what will allow you to go 15psi. Not the other way.

                  If you cant tune, buy a box tune from the big retailers, ie TRM, Techinica, TT, AA, etc. And contact them before you go buying MAFs and injectors to see whats best suited for their box tunes.
                  definitely take this advise. really looking forward to how this whole kit turns out. good luck!
                  1989 E30 Zinnoberrot Vert 325i OBD1 S52 turbo;IP

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Good & Tight View Post
                    He will need to notch the subframe and run a oil scavenge pump to make it work/fit.
                    For the cost and effort to make it work should have gone top mount.
                    Exactly.

                    So for $1,500 you get a $700 turbo, and $200 worth of IC supplies.
                    Cool.


                    Should of gotten a Top mount from Good&Tight, eBay turbo, and Miller tune kit. :???:

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                      #11
                      Good luck brotha , let me know if you have any questions im in the tuning stage of mine and it is a blast to drive
                      also tuning isnt too hard to figure out you just need some help from someone setting it up, some reading, and just tweaking after that. If you are serious about 15psi go megasquirt, talk to Blueapplesoda, otherwise its going to be scary

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                        #12
                        damn, i need to buy low comp pistons, forged rods, rod bearings and crank bearings. unfortunately they will take 3 weeks to make. o well, if you are going to do it, might as well do it right

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                          #13
                          If you do all that you should buy a Good&tight top mount and use proper software

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                            #14
                            unfortunately the manifold is too thin to be used as a top mount... in other words, the turbo hits the engine if its top mounted. o well, secret turbo

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                              #15
                              FUUUUUUUUUU, the turbo cant be bottom mounted either because it hits the trans. time for some fabrication

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