m20 turbo?

[e30m3ochoa]

So i have an 89 325i and i was wondering if its a good idea to install a turbo on the m20 engine? If so any suggestions on which would be a better option?

[BMWManiac]

Is it a good idea? It is the best idea

Better option between what?

To make it simple:
-m20 manifold adapter or m20 manifold
-TD0620g turbo - HX35 cm^14 with downpipe
-Megasquirt V3
-Tial 38mm or 44mm wastegate
-Synapse or Tial BOV

Those you can source yourself....to make it all work:
contact DMS, Kamotors

Can you fabricate? If not, I would buy a "kit" so that you know everything from intercooler to piping to turbo/downpipe all fit correctly.

[e30m3ochoa]

Just what is the best balance in power for an e30.

So these are the things I would need but I tried looking for them but couldn't find them. Is there a specific place where I can find these parts? No I can't fabricate

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[NoSnowJustIce]

Christmas or not. Read the turbo section a bit...

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[e30m3ochoa]

Where is this turbo section you speak of?

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[NoSnowJustIce]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=134

Very helpful threads and discussions. People say 350 hp is just about the max for a DD. Id say go for kamotor's setup, well priced, proven, and all there. Thats what I'd do if my car wasnt 5500 miles away from me right now lol

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[BMWManiac]

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=23

After you get done reading that, read from this link....

[nomansland92]

Research research and research man, I've been reading and prepping to turbo my ix for over a year now. There's a real good book you can get about turbos and I would suggest getting it, it's called maximum boost.

[e30m3ochoa]

Well I will do my research and I will check out that book you suggested. I need to know what is all the stuff I would need to replace when putting a turbo on my car. Once all I know all the parts I can start looking into things to see what I prefer.

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[EREKSHUN]

just watched this today.....

[e30m3ochoa]

I know, I saw that video last week and it inspired me so much. Its either turbo or an s50 swap.

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[e30m3ochoa]

So a question, what is a good brand for turbos?

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[BMWManiac]

Garret, Holset, Precision, Kinguawa (sp?)

[deutschman]

I know, I saw that video last week and it inspired me so much. Its either turbo or an s50 swap.

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Dude. Seriously? They showed his turbo in the video, and he is a very well known member of R3V with a build thread. Why would you ever think its an s50 swap hahahaha

[e30m3ochoa]

Haha, no I didn't think it was a s50 swap. I mean I'm considering between the turbo or an s50 swap for my car. Lol.

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