Pcitures of E30 Turbo up-pipes.

E30GoDz · #1 (**permalink**) 11-27-2003, 06:56 AM

i bought 3, 180 degree bends and 2, 90 degree bends (2 inch dia.) from JC whitney and they have just arrived. I still havent decided how exactly im going to plumb this thing so would like some pictures if there are any available!!

matt325is · #2 (**permalink**) 11-28-2003, 11:58 AM

Here are some pictures of the Proturbo.fi manifold adapter that I'm using. Disregard the wastegate addition (welded over it because the placing didnt work, its now mounted below off of just 1 of the pipes). I also didnt use the turbo (exhaust section was too big). But might give you reference on where the flange should go.

matt

E30GoDz · #3 (**permalink**) 11-28-2003, 12:38 PM

nice pics, but im referring to the plumb from the turbo, to the intake, otherwise known as "charge pipes". i also refer to them as "up pipes" though

matt325is · #4 (**permalink**) 11-28-2003, 02:15 PM

Alright. I used about 3 U bends and a few generic pieces picked up from a junkyard (all metal). Basically, from the turbo it does a quick 90' bend with a 2.5" opening. Then a quick 90' bend down the hole where the A/C drier was.

Then I have this weird double 90' bend (90' one way, then 90' a different way) that points straight foward.

I have a 90' bend that goes to the front of the car, and over to the intercooler.

After the intercooler, there is a 90' bend that points backwards.

Then a slight (45') bend and a striaght pipe that goes over to the engine bay (under the car)

Then a 90' that goes up between the alternator and the frame.

Then a 45'ish bend that goes up and over to the intake, a straight pipe (with BOV) on it, then a 90' to the TB.

Does this make sense?

An easier way to do it (especially with 2" pipes) is to go in front of the kidney grille, it is a LOT less complicated, but if you have an intercooler, it might cause the coolant heat go up.

Are you going to have an intercooler? If so, how big? This makes a big difference.

Good Luck,

Matt

E30GoDz · #5 (**permalink**) 11-29-2003, 10:27 AM

yea im using a starion one, im also using 2 " piping! imagine that ; ) right now, the compressor housing is pointed straight up. the only other options are to point it at the valve cover (no room at all) or straight down. i would keep it straight up, but im afraid the pipes would interefere with the hood...

Schneller Bayer · #6 (**permalink**) 12-09-2003, 09:42 AM

Hey, Matt325is.
How much boost are you running and how much whp are you putting out?

matt325is · #7 (**permalink**) 12-09-2003, 10:52 AM

Hey,

I'm currently running 9psi of boost. At 3700rpm, I put out 191rwhp, and 272wrtq. This is when my clutch slipped, and had to shut it down. New clutch will be in this week, and probably tuned next week.

matt

Schneller Bayer · #8 (**permalink**) 12-11-2003, 07:10 AM

That's a lot of torque! That's alot more torque than power, which already is plenty. I can only imagine the burnouts in a light car such as the e30 with so much torque.

Bmwandreas · #9 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 06:32 AM

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Originally posted by Schneller Bayer
That's a lot of torque! That's alot more torque than power, which already is plenty. I can only imagine the burnouts in a light car such as the e30 with so much torque.

I have 754hp@834nm in my E-30