turbo milage

[VASHEE]

Would it be more problematic putting a turbo on a higher milage M3? I hear a lot of you guys sayin that 90k on an M3 is nothing, but is it nothing with forced induction as well?

[tjn182]

It all depends on the condition of the engine, any engine. If the engine burns oil or leaks anything via the head gasket then no. You should get everything in top shape before turbocharging. If you have a leaky head gasket it will get worse MUCH MUCH faster under boost. If the engine is good, full of spunk, and doesn't lose fluids then you should be good as gold.

[TemjinM3]

I would check those gaskets closely. You'll definitely get more preformace out of a new head gasket. Most opt for a upgraded gasket. Turbo's only going to affect the uppers. I mean am i right.

[Dado]

I would run a compression test to find out the condition of the engine first.

90k is not too bad.

[VASHEE]

well lets just say the compression is good and i plan on running 10 psi on stock internals. now how would the engine take to that?