All in favor of TWIN TURBO 535i?

[Importlife.com]

man this e34 3.5 liter inline 6 really is looking like a bullet proof piece. Very similar to the MKIV Supra. Before i am flamed i have some data. My e34 may become a real beast. The turbo technology today is alot better than it was in the early 1990s. Since I have very low miles on my 535i, i may start looking into some turbo applications. Anyone here know anyone hi-up the food chain at Dinan?

Compression ratio
535i = 9.0:1 (Single Overhead cam)
Supra NA = 10.0:1
Supra turbo = 8.5:1 (Double overhead cam)
350z = 10:3:1

Stock HP
535i = 208hp
Supra NA = 225hp
Supra turbo = 320hp
350Z = 287hp

[ebdy]

Someone on bf.c has a E34 with biturbos. His name on there is e34biturbo

[Importlife.com]

e34biturbo has done some sick work to his e34. I am impressed. Gives me a lot of ideas as well as hope.
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...=184332&page=1

[ebdy]

I say go for it if you are planning to keep the car for awhile, as in more than 7-8 years

[Suneal]

e34biturbo visits DTM, If you want to PM him for info.
I say go for it!

[94is]

Yeah, there is a guy in Florida who I believe is thinking about selling his setup for $1500? Don't quote me, I can't remember his name but he has tons of bimmers and half of them have custon turbo/supercharger systems on them. Try and find him.
-Kim

[JimmyDoanV2.0]

Hey Buddy, I think you should go for it, there is nothing like forced induction, If I had the money I would do it to my 535i also, and the good thing about urs is the EXTREMELY low milage which means u have a VERY strong motor, that turbo setup would do wonders for that motor, its a great motor.

[onebadm5]

Originally posted by 94is
Yeah, there is a guy in Florida who I believe is thinking about selling his setup for $1500? Don't quote me, I can't remember his name but he has tons of bimmers and half of them have custon turbo/supercharger systems on them. Try and find him.
-Kim

thats e34biturbo

he has an alpina turbo e34, 4 other e34's, and an e30 m3 which is destined to receive an alpina 3.6 turbo....

[Importlife.com]

If I do this it wont be until later this yr. But it would require lowering the compression ratio into the 8s and getting a stronger connecting rod, in addition to many other things.

This seems like a great project. I'll keep you all posted on my decision. I would be shooting for 11psi and 400hp to the wheels, and daily drivability.

It might not be twin turbo though. maybe single.

I know the auto tranny wont be fun, but hey, i can just floor it at englishtown raceway =)

Initial estimates I am getting are between $15-20k.

[JimmyDoanV2.0]

how much more work/bread do u think it will take to get a manual tranny in there?..did u see the guy with the red E34 site on cardomain, he did that swap, I just think you would have a lot better car if it had a stick shift transmission in it.

[Importlife.com]

I have no idea. If i did a stick shift swap i would opt for the stronger 1995 e34 M5 manual. I have several shops to cross reference.

[Importlife.com]

Could I fit the e39 M5 6 speed on my e34 535i?

[JimmyDoanV2.0]

Originally posted by Importlife.com
Could I fit the e39 M5 6 speed on my e34 535i?

I do not think so since it is from a V8...i doubt they will match up, BUT i am not sure about that so please don't quote me, if you could that would be SWEET though...

[toddman35]

Don't the e34 m5's have 6's along with the sports package and some other 540's? I know the 540's have the v8s, but the M5 tranny might be able to hook up?

[94is]

Originally posted by onebadm5


thats e34biturbo

he has an alpina turbo e34, 4 other e34's, and an e30 m3 which is destined to receive an alpina 3.6 turbo....

I didn't know he was on this board, his name is Pat P. right?