Interest in Bolt on Turbo kit?

[slowmoe30]

I ask too many questions:
For this build is it sensible to pair this with the RHD/lambertius ITB kit, or is the money for the ITB kit better spent on augmenting this turbo setup (stronger studs, more boost, new tune..)?
The ITB kit looks like it could package nicely now that the AFM assembly is moved out of the way, with minimal charge piping changes..

With the turbo kit offering a tune in the form of a chip (or so it seems from the images), and the ITB kit allegedly working with stock ECU, might I still be good with the turbo tune or am I stretching the capabilities of the stock ECU?

Might be one of those combos that just have to be put on and see what happens..

m42club ITB kit thread:

http://www.m42club.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=5g9tfcn98i945kgjbj9gqln9v1&topic=18442.0

[slowmoe30]

1. Not sure about the kit, it's certainly possible to do it without cutting anything but concessions must be made.
2. 88C at the thermostat is way different than 88C at the radiator opposite the thermostat. Just go with the lower temperature switch.
3. It can be done with a chip/custom tune and stock engine management but standalone aftermarket EMS is the superior solution.

1. Anybody know specifically with the kit? I thought I saw trimming the valence and the headlight bracket, do I even have a chance at this not happening?

[Balleristic31]

Wow I just realized my interest in this goes all the way back to 2012 :o. Jake you will be receiving an email from me after the holidays to hopefully get the ball rolling on a kit. :up:

[varg]

1. Not sure about the kit, it's certainly possible to do it without cutting anything but concessions must be made.
2. 88C at the thermostat is way different than 88C at the radiator opposite the thermostat. Just go with the lower temperature switch.
3. It can be done with a chip/custom tune and stock engine management but standalone aftermarket EMS is the superior solution.

[slowmoe30]

Subscribed.

Still making these? I have questions that I dont think I saw answered (48 pages is a lot to remember).

1. Anything need to be cut? Valence, headlight brackets, etc.. Anything "permanent", if you will...
2. I saw a note on 80/88C temp switch, anyone have experience with a 91? I ask because the stock thermostat is 88C and whats the point of cooling what isnt flowing..
3. By "tune" are we talking about a chip and thats it?

[Karolis]

Thank you very much! I was running low on oil, maybe your help will be good for saving my engine :)

[brads2002]

14 1/4 inches

[Karolis]

Someone with a genuine M42 e30 can give me the distance from top of dipstick to maximum level please? Like in picture.

Thanks in advance!

[Karolis]

I really didn't understood what turbo is used in this kit, but I also would like to build the kit by myself, because already have half of the things (Microsquirt, injectors, hoses etc).

Need the turbo, would like something that spools fast and soon, but don't die soon too, so don't know what's the better choice considering that I can't spend 1000 usd for a new nice turbo.

Also, what about oil cooling? There are no probles to run the system with no oil cooler? The temperatures doesn't get crazy when driving even slow but for long trips?

[wazzu70]

TD04 will work, but will not bolt up to the kit Jake is profucing. A TD05 is probably a better option if they are readily available in your area.

[Karolis]

This topic is fantastic. After blowing very soon my used unlucky M50B25 that I putted insted of my M40B16 I came for the M42B18 with doubt if turboing it cheap and low boost was a bad or good idea, but I see now that it's a very very good idea.

Anyone thinked about using a stock TD04 turbo from a Subaru? How it should go? Maybe it could be a cheap and good otpion.

Also, the block is very shot, is this a good option for radiator and intercooler? Maybe less cutting and less invasive...

What do you think?



p.s. yesterday I was to look for a M42b18, did the compression test and so bought it, but the guy had another one blown up, so I bought two m42 hell yeah, very happy now :D Never had so much parts like in a scrapyard yeee :D

[jakeb]

yes still being made, yes more of a reliability issue from chinese vs Garrett .

BEST way to contact me is via email, jake@classicdaily.net

thanks

[J Mid]

Wow as soon as I get more money you can count me in for a kit. Just to be clear it's not a HP difference between the Garret turbo and the Chinese turbo, but more of a reliability/Garret is a proven brand thing right?

[LeMinouCool]

also, I've got a rb25 turbo lying around, do you recon it will mate with most of your kit?

I preffer used oem to Chineese stuff.

[LeMinouCool]

I'll need a kit as soon as i pile up, sold my 325is and the 318 i bought i just too slow...

will pm when im ready. if this is still available.