1991 BMW 318i, 5 speed= My first turbo charging project

[JohnHenryE30]

I traded a 1999 Honda Civic for my first BMW, the pictured E30. I chose it to be my first turbo project ever, after driving it for a couple months. I love the 5 speed, 4:10 gears, and the way it handles N/A---which lead me to a dream.


making the stainless steel down pipe

putting 1 inch extensions for clearance on the stainless turbo header I bought.


Some turbo stuff:


Aluminum Radiator from Blackworks

[JohnHenryE30]

Gauges:

3 inch inter-cooler aluminum piping:

The beginning:

[Dj Buttchug]

i lime what i see here

[JohnHenryE30]

My Tac with shift light:

660cc new flow tested fuel injectors:


one of the two turbos I own:

A frame almost complete:

[JohnHenryE30]

i like what i see here

If lime was what you meant... sorry but I edited and appreciate your post either way. Everyone who views this, please forgive me for faulted purchases or statements. This is my first turbo project, I have already learned so many important factors needed for success. I am eager to keep learning and complete this project, but unsure when...

[SSE30]

Going balls out with the boost, and fabricating things yourself. I lime this a lot.

[JohnHenryE30]

Going balls out with the boost, and fabricating things yourself. I lime this a lot.

Hahaha, there it is again^^^^^^. Sorry I have never heard or seen on forums the phrase "I lime", please define...

Thank you.

[JohnHenryE30]

As far as high boost, I have learned the compression ratio will need to be changed for that to happen... I am currently looking to build or buy a different engine. If anything, I will use the stock M42b18 and boost low for the time being.

[kamotors]

Nice project,your really going to lime being boosted.

[latyka]

lime=like...

[freeride53]

limonade

[Red88]

limonade

likonade?

[jrobie79]

you need a better camera!

[kelzzrocka]

Im liming it..Good luck man

[JohnHenryE30]

Nice project,your really going to lime being boosted.

I hope I will get to, I'm watching your tuning thread...considering the W.A.R. chip vs MegaSquirt .... still up in the air though. I see your still having 1st gear AFR issues. Hope you nail it, and I appreciate your screen shots alot! Thanks!


Having big-time second thoughts at this time.... Both m42b18 engines and car with all stock parts for sale--$1200. Clean title in hand.