E36 uses M50 engine, right? Turbo Questions inside...

[BadMannersGod]

I've decided to forget Coil-Overs and go for a bolt-on turbo kit running low boost(6-8psi) on stock internals.

I found a bolt-on kit for the E36 6 CYL which has the same exhaust manifold as an E34 right?

Which means, the rest of the kit should bolt on except for the intercooler piping which I know I'll need to modify.

So, question time for you turbo guru's

1.) E36 Exhaust Manifold the same as E34?
2.) If above awnser is yes...What else do I need to worry about not fitting from E36 Turbo kit?
3.) Is it hard to make a custom Downpipe because it doesnt come with the kit.
4.) What kind of power can I expect from this setup going through an automatic transmission(for now)
5.) Any other things I should be worried about the setup?

Tuning is not a problem.

[itsabimmerthing]

The manifold should be the same, if both cars have M50 motors.
Yes, you can make your own DP, or have it made for a good price.
I do not know what kind of power the auto can take, or what it takes away because of drivetrain loss. Plus we need more kit info, like turbo size.
Be worried about what managment comes with it. I am not a FMU fan. You could run a AFC2 and be fine probably. I would upgrade injectors, maybe pump, and spring a little more for a tune.

[caracas_e30]

This isnt one of those ebay kits that are like $3,000 dollars right?

[BadMannersGod]

Originally Posted by caracas_e30

This isnt one of those ebay kits that are like $3,000 dollars right?

Yes, its a ebay kit for 800.

[polizei144]

99% of the time crap parts come from ebay.

this is a bimmer not your friends rice toy. if you're gonna do it, do it right.

[Matthew]

Originally Posted by BadMannersGod

Yes, its a ebay kit for 800.

Don't do it.

[bergie_318is]

Originally Posted by Matthew

Don't do it.

+1

[Silestanix]

Originally Posted by bergie_318is

+1

+1

[E30stain]

read up on the somewhat controversal thread i started bout ebay turbos in e36 forum.