lookin at peacing togethor a turbo setup

943184dr · #1 (**permalink**) 11-29-2002, 02:37 PM

well everbody since i dont have all the money to do it at once i thought i would peice togethor a turbo setup for my car. as my name states i have a 94 318 and thought i would put a post up to make sure i didn't miss anything in my list of parts i will need, i know i will need downpipe, turbo, blow off valve, exhaust manifold. but i'm not sure about anything else, right now my car is pretty much stock so i would really appreciate a list of everything i would need to do this. i'm hoping to run about 10+psi. when the motor is finished i would like to get at least 175hp all motor then with turbo pushin 250 maybe as high as 325? could this be possible within reason? or am i asking for a all out race motor that will only last 300 miles? since it is a daily driver i'm not lookin for something i would have to rebuild every other week.

Thanks for all the help
Tom

///3oris · #2 (**permalink**) 11-29-2002, 04:31 PM

I think you MAYBE asking for too much... there's a guy in Australia I believe who has a 318... he runs 19(?) psi of boost... he's making about 220-230 to the wheels... that's about all I rememmber.. and my memory is bad, so hopefully someone can confirm....

But anyway... regarding your turbo... you also need the rest of the exhaust, unless the downpipe bolts up to your exhaust (which will be TOO restrictive anyway).. then you need a bunch of piping for the intake, and an intercooler... a wastegate... unless you run a small turbo such as a T3 (then it has an internal wastegate).

Other than that... you need software... I don't know if AA would be able to do it, but I'd suggest a standalone anyway... especially if you want huge power....

Honestly, I'd recommend dropping in a 325 motor (they're only like $1k-1,500) and you could do a lot more with them.. in terms of power...

Good luck,

Boris

943184dr · #3 (**permalink**) 11-29-2002, 08:11 PM

yeah actually that guy made a post on a thread i had earlier and he is running about 9 psi i think on a mitsu turbo puttin about 230 to the wheels, there are kits out there that put about 190 to the wheels on stock internals running 5.5-6psi.

mgd · #4 (**permalink**) 11-29-2002, 11:29 PM

I agree with Boris. Drop a 93+ 325 motor in and build that. You'll get much better results

gotbozm3 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 10:57 AM

I know of a 318ti...its yellow and fast=it has 400hp pushing out of its built 318 motor good luck.

943184dr · #6 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 11:51 AM

do you have a way for me to contact him? i have got a couple questions for him about his setup.

mgd · #7 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by gotbozm3
I know of a 318ti...its yellow and fast=it has 400hp pushing out of its built 318 motor good luck.

Daaaaaaaaamn.... that's some crazy shit
Any links???

jbob · #8 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 04:08 PM

i don't think u'll have any problem hitting the 250hp mark, and u can probably get past 300hp and still be streetable.......but not sure how much it would all cost for ur car, it may be better for u to do a m50 swap and supercharge it.

943184dr · #9 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 06:31 PM

do you mean better, as in cost? or as in relaibility and capability of the motor?

MrBlonde · #10 (**permalink**) 12-06-2002, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ///3oris
I think you MAYBE asking for too much... there's a guy in Australia I believe who has a 318... he runs 19(?) psi of boost... he's making about 220-230 to the wheels... that's about all I rememmber.. and my memory is bad, so hopefully someone can confirm....

You're talking about my pal Allen. Take a look at www.bavariacars.com.au for details of his ride (318is turbocharged) and my car (M Coupe Turbocharged).

I went over to the workshop lasst night and saw his Mitsubishi turbo sitting on a bench. In the enigne bay was a brand spanking new Garrett ball bearing turbocharger so look out ...

.-=[ Kenny ]=-.

943184dr · #11 (**permalink**) 12-06-2002, 06:16 PM

MAN!!! your M-coupe is SICK!!!! i bet that thing is almost too fast, or can that be a true statement. i bet you just love to put the foot down and show the ricers what some good old german engineering can do. very nice car. and thanks for the link gave me alot of usefull info.

Tom