Interest in Bolt on Turbo kit?

[fumstoo]

I really hope some people do this. we need more m42 turbos running around

[2002Harv]

Neet.

John

[Wiker Man]

Not bad, Not bad I might be interested, I had a few questions though

Will this properly fit a e36 M42? Rough Estimate, How much power does this make? If I am right a e36 M42 makes around 160 HP, The car drives like a dream but it can be pretty slow, even the 6 cyl versions (non M3 of course) How many ponies dow this add? What Turbo and Intercooler are you using, perhaps it would be much better if you sold it without the turbo and intercooler to save on the shipping costs, leaving it up on the buyer to but the two parts locally.


I have always been a fan of Whine from Superchargers,  At $1700 the price is not at all bad, But why dont you instead make a Supercharger Kit using Toyota or Mini Superchargers? Toyota SC12 and SC14 and very good chargers that and readily available everywhere. They are Cheap too..Could you fab a SC14 Kit for these things? You know we buy the charger locally but all the other stuff from you. The Supercharger kit will mainly consist of a Mounting hardware, which a lot of us might be able to reuse if we ever upgrade to a 6 cyl bmw(just saying), Besides I have an Automatic, so a Supercharger seems to be the better option then a Turbo that kicks in after 4K, while the charger will start whining at low 1000 RPM's

Just listen to the whine, how awesom would it be if it was coming out of a bmw m42...:cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxtprlsOBdo

[fumstoo]

If I am right a e36 M42 makes around 160 HP

Noooooo.

[Wiker Man]

Noooooo.

. Just checked Wikipedia, my bad, it says 103 kW at 6,000 so more like 130-140HP. And after 20 years, more like 80HP :p

[fumstoo]

When i was all stock id race the occasional honda. no one believed me when id say i had MAYBE 100whp.

Back on topic. m42+boost=wuv

Any news jake?

[jakeb]

Sounds like this is being put on hold as no one has said yes I want one and put down any money.  I still want to do it but it is looking like closer to spring.  All depending on if anyone says yes sign me up, 100%.  

This kit will not be for the e36...only e30 at this time.

[jakeb]

One person put down a deposit so the kit will go into production early in 2013 or maybe slightly before.  I will update this thread with details as the kit is built.

[jakeb]

M42 is in the parts car...
starting to figure out turbo placement...I need to get some pipe to make the collector before I actually set it in it's final spot.

Coils will have to move to the battery tray or a coil on plug conversion.
pictures






I have to pull out an old AC line so I can make sure the downpipe and outlet clears that.  Turbo might have to move a bit so that will clear.

If anyone have a really good picture of that area that would be helpful.

Starting to set the intercooler in there...  I am going to make the mounts adjustable so those that are running AC can slide it out a little bit.  The stock AC pusher fan will not fit.  You will need to use something a bit slimmer.  People that are not running AC can push it up closer to the radiator.

[jakeb]

Thanks for the pics that helps!  No the wastegate housing it what came with this turbo.

I wasn't able to find my old AC lines...might have tossed them.  But I will keep looking....  Also by keeping the turbo close to the engine it will give room for the AC lines.  Might be a good idea to wrap the lines.

A little more done....
Intercooler mounted (mount is temp...other mount below.)


The charge pipes will go under the high beams.  Brackets will need to be cut slightly.  


Haven't tested it yet but this is the intercooler mounts.  Slotted so it can be moved in and out depending on if you want to keep AC or not.


upper bracket


Bracket will bolt under where the bumper mounts too...


The two closer holes


Debating where to put the AFM....let me know if you guys have a preference.  I would rather put it on the passenger side as it makes packaging a bit nicer.   I would include an extension in the kit.

Somewhere over here..




Or maybe not even that deep in there....just straight off the turbo with a small air cleaner right behind the high beam.  Could always pull the high beam for more air flow.

Otherwise it can come across the engine and be in about the same location as stock....
Over here...




How the downpipe will go......Vband at the turbo...2.5" down with a mandrel 90 and another mandrel 90 under the car.  Would you all rather have a wide band bung up top or down below?

[jakeb]

I am keeping the turbo as low as possible.

Intercooler mounted...the brackets need to change slightly but work as it is now.  Just want to make it a bit cleaner.


How the bottom bracket mounts...there will be two bolts but this was just for testing.


Upper bracket


Coming off the intercooler..


Other side...  pipe connected is just got mock up.  Something I had laying around.  Finished product with be mandrel bent


up to the throttle body


Downpipe will clear the AC hard line




Start of the collector...this is a 4-1...we wil see if it fits.  Might have to be a 2-1 and cylinders 1-3 and 2-4 combine pre collector.

Start with four pieces of pipe


Spends a little time on the band saw


Cleaned up on the belt sander


4 pipes all cut...insides still need to be deburred.


Then all together...just holding with my hand, not welded yet.

[///MLIFE]

I love the turbo kits, it would be so much easier to buy a complete set up. I'm doing a rebuild now but i'd love one of these if not by summer. GLWS

[kenavery7]

subscribed and interested!

[wazzu70]

Interested to see how it all works out. This will be a nice low buget option for people!

[dirty30]

Would love to see the finished product, and am definitely interested. I will be subscribing.