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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: reggie 318is on May 05, 2009, 11:08:22 PM

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: reggie 318is on May 05, 2009, 11:08:22 PM

hi all am new on hear and am lookin to know if there's anywere good to pick up a supper charger kit or a turbo kit for a m44 e36 318is , heard of the DASC but i dont think they sell them anymore :( can any1 help me out with this ...

and is there anywere thats good in ireland for sticking a turbo/S,C kit on id hate to spend the cash for some daft garage to mess it all up as soon as i turn the key ...

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: kevins08 on May 05, 2009, 11:10:48 PM

nope. gonna have to build  your own.

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: Danny707 on May 06, 2009, 12:25:19 AM

I got one fer yeah.

Shipping would kill the deal however.

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: reggie 318is on May 06, 2009, 06:10:33 AM

what kind is it you have 4 sale ... plz tell me its a DASC :)  how much you lookin for it and how many miles done on it ...

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: reggie 318is on May 06, 2009, 07:03:50 AM

Quote from: kevins08;71436

nope. gonna have to build  your own.

what all would i need to buy to buld my own , sorry am new to all this know some about cars but nothing about turbos or S/C ,,,,

is there nowere in the uk sells the ready made up kits for the 318is i see this place http://www.koperformance.com/BMW/turbo_superchargers/ko_performance/1pt8_9_liter_bmw_z3_318_supercharger_kit/ko_performance_e36_e37_1pt8L_1pt9L_bmw_318_bmw_z3_supercharger_kit.htm    but its in usa and its $3,199.99 USD = £2,130.93 GBP  with out P+P

if any1 knows of any places in the uk plz say :cool:

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: Hodge on May 06, 2009, 09:14:41 AM

Let me help a bit....

For E36 318's (M42 and M44) there were only ever 2 kits that I know of, One a SuperCharger (belt driven) and one a Turbo Charger (exhaust driven). I am not even going to count the KO Performance "kit". Please look elsewhere, that "kit" isn't worth your time.

The Turbo kit was made by MosselMan and I have personally never seen one or heard of any that had it. It looked like a nice kit, but they don't make it anymore from what I know.

The Supercharger kit was from Downing/Atlanta (DASC) and I personally DO have this kit. It is a wonderful kit and they made very high quality pieces that all fit as they should. The only issues I had was 2 of the small vacuum lines were a bit too short and they started to crack pretty quickly. One trip to AutoZone and $3 later and I had 6 feet of vacuum hose at my disposal.

HOWEVER, Downing/Atlanta MIGHT have a kit or two for your car left. I was told I snagged the last 1994-1995 318 kit, but since you have an M44 they might just have one left. It is pricey at $3499 USD, but it really is worth every penny. The install isn't vey difficult either, you just would need to read the directions slowly and some areas are a little foggy in what you should do. and seeing as I am not going anywhere anytime soon, I and others that have the kit would be able to help clear up some areas.


The other route, a custom build, is something I would not recommend that you attempt, at least, at this point in time. You said you know nothing about Forced Induction setups, so I would do so much reading on the topic (especially on boosting M42/M44 motors) that it makes your brain hurt. I know I searched for countless hours on Turbo systems before I finally decided to go turbo, but then the DASC kit fell into my lap, and I always wanted that.


Hope this helps, but seriously, don't jump into something you know nothing about.

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: visionracingdevelopments on May 06, 2009, 10:58:42 AM

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Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: visionracingdevelopments on May 06, 2009, 10:59:32 AM

Make a good project for ya

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: reggie 318is on May 06, 2009, 09:51:54 PM

Mmmmmmm so i only got one place to try :( not so good n that could be out ov stock :(  

i wouldnt make one, i wouldnt trust it, would have to pay 4 a new one or 2nd hand one and id pay to get it put in aswell i dont like messing with my car just cuz i dont know what am at ,  + i dont mind throing money at my car cuz il be keeping it along time even after i buy my m3 evo over next year or 3 lol :)


iv e.mailed Downing/Atlanta hopefully they will have one for me

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: reggie 318is on May 07, 2009, 10:38:10 PM

Quote from: Danny707;71439

I got one fer yeah.

Shipping would kill the deal however.

go hit me with a price, :rolleyes: ya never know ,,,

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: Danny707 on May 07, 2009, 10:42:23 PM

I'm not sure if it would work on an E36 considering you have DISA.

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: reggie 318is on May 07, 2009, 10:56:45 PM

i havent got hold of one yet am still wateing on them getin bk to me :( or wate i thought u said DASC ,  

whats DISA stand 4 ???


yea am very new to all this lol ...

Title: looking a good s/c or turbo kit
Post by: Hodge on May 09, 2009, 06:58:50 AM

DISA + Differential Air Intake System

There is a valve on all E36 M42/M44 intake manifolds that opens at a certain RPM to allow use of all 4 intake runners more efficiently.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Disastr20/DASC/DSC01366.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Disastr20/DASC/DSC01367.jpg)

Also, Call Downing, you'll get much further that way.