A friend of mine is looking at turboing an m20 as he puts it in his 2002. I'm just curious if anyone here has any info or resources possibly? I've been able to find references to it being done, but no solid info on the internet. I'm primarily on here, and i know a few of you are into 2002's, so I thought I would ask here first.
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Search wobbie in this forum. He just did an m20 turbo in an 02.world renown Harry Potter expert
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That would be a handful and a half...
Also, crowded on the hot side.
tnow, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george gravesComment
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Is wobbie documenting it anywhere? The only snaps I find of it is through social media.Originally posted by phreshkid View Post
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What exactly do you need to know? If he already has the m20 in there it would be just like turbocharging an e30, wouldn't it? I mean there may be spacial concerns but I don't see there being too much difference. Now have fun making use of the newfound power.For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!Originally posted by mbonanniComment
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I'm friends with the guy with the teal s50 swapped e30 and he's building a beautiful m20 turbo 2002 I'm sure he's somewhere on this forum.Originally posted by ak- View PostM30 is God's motor.....but Jesus drives an M60'd car -slammin.e28Comment
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Our main concern is turbo mounting and any guidance on what manifold would work? We are looking at the tcd e30 one, just not sure if it would work. Also wondering about the turbo what fits in the bay, any experience? The m20 swap part is simple and well documented, were just not sure about the space constraints with the strut towers from 2002 and the smaller engine bay.Originally posted by Roysneon View Post
wobbie, the member with the teal e30, hasn't documented it anywhere that I know of. If anyone knows where it may be, we would appreciate it. I'm going to pm him to check as well.Last edited by 318isbmw; 09-11-2013, 10:04 AM.Comment
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There won't be much room. You can either let it hang down low, and scavenge the oil
with a separate pump, or wrap it around the top like many of the old M10s did.
I suspect you'll have to make the manifold, as the 2002 is several inches narrower,
and you'll have to give up flow in the interest of getting it to fit.
You'll also have a tough time getting around the idler pivot for the steering,
and the drag link. Getting the exhaust out won't be trivial, and may also
factor into your manifold design.
I think it's a mock- it- up and try it excercise. That's how I got the turbo onto the 122.
tnow, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george gravesComment
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Nope. I wish I did know though. I used to follow him on IG but then it seemed like every other post was about how he would never find a girl who would love him and wrench on cars with him. I promptly unfollowed him. Still a sweet little 02.Originally posted by ak- View Post
Same dude. His IG screen name is something like @ayeeeitsmikeyyy or something like that.Originally posted by dougie30 View Postworld renown Harry Potter expert
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I just know that this weber carb'd m20 2002 sounds like hot sex and its fast. You should watch this video,,,,,though, it could be considered pornography so make sure youre in a room by yourself and have tissues handy...
No. screw a turbo m20. s54 ftw= Heidi 1988 325 -> 335i. 7200rpm built M30Comment
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Thanks guys for the help, we've gotten a bunch of resources from here. I spoke with Wobbie a bit and he's been a big help. He's just running an ebay manifold, so we'll do the same. If it fits, great, if not, we'll fabricate one.
I wish we could go S54. I'm actually trading my 49k mile S54 for parts for this car, just can't justify the money put into an S54 swap to get it running for the power. The cool factor is through the roof though... I've always wanted one in my e30, but bought a house with my wife instead.Comment
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Best of luck man.
let us know how the build goes.= Heidi 1988 325 -> 335i. 7200rpm built M30Comment
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