Author Topic: Bl0mgren - 318is E30 Turbo (Read 35820 times)

Bl0mgren · « **on:** October 10, 2010, 05:56:18 PM »

Stock M42b18
Homemade turbosystem
15psi boost

Bl0mgren · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2010, 06:14:35 PM »

new seats coming up

header parts

oil return in sump

turbo placement

ready for welding and grinding

YetiX · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2010, 11:48:20 AM »

Wow, looks like it's going to be really nice when it's done!

So was it originally red and then you painted the exterior black?

Bl0mgren · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2010, 01:25:23 PM »

yes it's painted black afterwards. I think i will buy a new e30 and put the all good parts in because this is worn out, hate rust :mad:

original look

Rain_E30 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2010, 11:10:31 PM »

This is a nice project for sure.
Could you explain how much of an extra "boost" the turbocharger provides?
Like, is the difference big in terms of aceleration compared to a standard M42 engine?
It sounds interesting, never owned a turbocharged car though, so Id like to know!

Also: Did you paint the car on your own, or was it done by an professional?

Bl0mgren · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2010, 09:23:31 AM »

turbo is not installed yet! thinking of 7-10psi boost :rolleyes:
take a look in the forum "Swaps, Turbos, Buildups" for similar builds

it's painted in a garage by me, that's professional

Bridgemond · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2010, 11:20:10 AM »

Looks nice. Could you not fix the rust in this one or is it gone to far?

Bl0mgren · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2010, 12:03:48 PM »

Quote from: Bridgemond;97349

Looks nice. Could you not fix the rust in this one or is it gone to far?

it's possible but it needs alot of work then. cheaper and easier to get another one

new bushings

reinforced trailingarms & new bearings

Bl0mgren · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:22:39 PM »

modified seat sliders

Bl0mgren · « **Reply #9 on:** October 14, 2010, 10:12:07 AM »

Seats in and working great on curvy roads

Rain_E30 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 14, 2010, 01:19:36 PM »

Gotta love those seats dude, planing to buy similiar ones aswell.
Good to see your process doesnt stop.

Bl0mgren · « **Reply #11 on:** October 14, 2010, 06:19:04 PM »

Quote from: Rain_E30;97478

Gotta love those seats dude, planing to buy similiar ones aswell.
Good to see your process doesnt stop.

Soon it's winter with frozen lakes.. i need to hurry up and i have no garage to work in

Rain_E30 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2010, 09:27:37 AM »

Another question came to my mind:
What brand is that steering wheel from?
And model name?

romkasponka · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2010, 09:39:51 AM »

Quote from: Rain_E30;97500

What brand is that steering wheel from?
And model name?

I think it's made in china with different brand names like http://www.qspraceware.com

Bl0mgren · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2010, 12:44:47 PM »

Quote from: romkasponka;97501

I think it's made in china with different brand names like http://www.qspraceware.com

correct it's a "no name" wheel, working great