well here is my project

[another1bitesthedust]

ok,, looking for a used megasquirt, anyone?? i am not going to trust ebay

[Pinepig]

I almost feel bad for this ( but not really, the FI forum over there has this place beat, sorry guys ) but go check this out,

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=36

Start with the very top post.

[Pinepig]

Your bone stock M10 motor will take 12-15psi pretty easy. The head gasket is the weak spot and will save your motor if you make a mistake with timing.

[Pinepig]

Nope 5psi is a great spot to start learning about FI tuning, do me a favor and learn how to use MS and run your car with it before you put any turbo stuff on it. I know it sounds wierd but it will save you MANY wasted hours.

[another1bitesthedust]

ok,ok,ok im getting a megasquirt with it will 5psi be to much??

[Pinepig]

i am not going to run a stand-alone yet,, going to start with about 5psi i think that will be enough to FEEL it, evything stock,

Say goodbye to your motor. The stock fuel injection on the e30 can't handle positive pressure ( it has no idea ) therefore it will add no extra fuel nor retard any spark and holes will magicly appear in your pistons.

Best plan. Megasquirt it first, it's pretty hard to fuck your motor up while it is NA and you WILL learn how it works.

Then turbo it.

[another1bitesthedust]

bump

[another1bitesthedust]

i think i am going to build the turbo from scratch, i have a plasma cutter and wire feed, so i think i can do all the fab work, i am not going to run a stand-alone yet,, going to start with about 5psi i think that will be enough to FEEL it, evything stock, maybe a cam thers one on ebay, sounds like it can be a little fun,, its used but i can deal with. i think i can put it togeather in the 750$ range i think . and thats not being to modest. how much for the gears???and how do i tell if its got a lsd in it? someone started to pour money in it before me, lots have been done , its got a real touchy clutch, header and new exaust. exaust needs to be welded but all new.

[dannyyisntt]

nice man, sounds like you've got a few ideas for it. Good luck, and have fun!

[Pinepig]

TCD did have it? Or am I thinking old Turbo-Tech? In either case, there's a complete kit out there.

Really, see if you can find a link , nobody has been able to come up with a kit as far as I've seen.

[Aptyp]

TCD did have it? Or am I thinking old Turbo-Tech? In either case, there's a complete kit out there.

[Pinepig]

If you're smart (smarter than me) you'll buy a TCD kit. Spend money once,

He's M10, there is no such thing, it's roll your own or don't have one.

ETA I run 24psi ( winter, 15 psi summer ) on a stock 2002 motor with an MLS headgasket, over a year now, it's all in the tune.

[Aptyp]

Both:)

Man you got a lot of reading to do.

Go forth and scour the net searching for every turboed M10 ( and then general turbo tech ) out there, this is where I started. I know it sounds a little like I don't want to answer your question but it's not like that. A turboed setup home built is NOT a turn key thing, it's either shell out big dollars or understand how to build your own. When you start hitting detailed questions folks will be there to help you. These basic ones that you are making now don't show the commitment required of such a project, there is SO much basic info that is already out there.

+1, do your research, lots of it is out there. there are also so many affordable ways of doing it. Up to 7 psi, you don't need to tear engine apart nor megasquirt, and that will boost you to about 150hp. From there you'll have to spend a little dough here and there. You'll be spending at least a grand in first throws, take your time it won't seem as bad on your wallet. After that for every other gain you'll have to be spending considerable amounts for the HP you want.

If you're smart (smarter than me) you'll buy a TCD kit. Spend money once, be broke, but don't be an idiot like a lot of people who scavenge for parts, spent a grand in gas alone and blow their engines (like some).

I do have a 4.10 LSD laying around still in need of a home, that's my pitch.

Hit the books, boy.

[Pinepig]

does megasquirt come complete,, or do i have to put it togeather??

Both:)

Man you got a lot of reading to do.

Go forth and scour the net searching for every turboed M10 ( and then general turbo tech ) out there, this is where I started. I know it sounds a little like I don't want to answer your question but it's not like that. A turboed setup home built is NOT a turn key thing, it's either shell out big dollars or understand how to build your own. When you start hitting detailed questions folks will be there to help you. These basic ones that you are making now don't show the commitment required of such a project, there is SO much basic info that is already out there.

[another1bitesthedust]

better yet, does anyone have an extra megasquirt laying around????