Author Topic: E36 318IS Turbo Build (Read 31804 times)

roundel318 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 15, 2008, 11:24:10 PM »

I have no place to talk here, but I think the turbo should be relocated to the right a little so it could be put back and not so close to the front?
Just what came to my mind, perhaps bear can provide input?

bearsbmw · « **Reply #31 on:** November 15, 2008, 11:43:33 PM »

Quote from: roundel318;60927

I have no place to talk here, but I think the turbo should be relocated to the right a little so it could be put back and not so close to the front?
Just what came to my mind, perhaps bear can provide input?

I know how hot these turbo's get.. I have burns from not even touching the damn thing

KyleTaylor · « **Reply #32 on:** November 15, 2008, 11:46:06 PM »

Why would you put it there?

roundel318 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 15, 2008, 11:52:19 PM »

Instead of being directly in front of the engine, there would no doubt be more ambient airflow on the sides (below the intake on the right side or some place) and not be heating up stuff up front?

Bear is correct, here is a example.
http://www.gurneyflap.com/bmwturbof1engine.html

bearsbmw · « **Reply #34 on:** November 16, 2008, 01:29:08 AM »

I totaly don't mean to be a damper on your project but I don't want you to blow this up and when you get into boost happy mode... no amount of guages will stop you from shifting from 2nd to third while in boost while showing off for a friend with a half melted coolant line ready to give way at any point and without coolant for 3ird to 4th shift you will pop your motor

Im not allways right by any mean's but I think alot of people will agree with me on this one

Hodge · « **Reply #35 on:** November 16, 2008, 07:13:19 AM »

I certainly do. I don't know much about turbo-ing, but damn they get extremely hot and I don't think it is a good idea to have that there!

Boosted E30 · « **Reply #36 on:** November 16, 2008, 12:43:34 PM »

definatly would move the turbo down beside the block make a nice bottom mount like bears said hose's belts everything will melt and plus your gonna push all the hot air from the turbo over your engine which is just gonna increase engine temp just a thought

Good & Tight · « **Reply #37 on:** November 16, 2008, 08:14:22 PM »

Just wrap the pipe w/exhaust wrap and it will be fine. Hey it's different but with some good heat shielding it will work.

bearsbmw · « **Reply #38 on:** November 16, 2008, 08:26:57 PM »

Quote from: Good & Tight;60989

Just wrap the pipe w/exhaust wrap and it will be fine. Hey it's different but with some good heat shielding it will work.

exhaust wrap will not stop that rad hose from geting soft or the belt for that matter ... the hotside of the turbo is just too close to thing's that can't handle that sorta heat

Xtremelylow · « **Reply #39 on:** November 16, 2008, 09:46:35 PM »

thanks for concerns guys I appreciate the input. It looks alot closer in the pics then it is. We did a lot planning before putting the turbo where it is and I think that it is going to work. We are going to be using a different rad hose that gives more clearance and we are going to fab up a heatshield. I am also going to have the pipes ceramic coated.

bearsbmw · « **Reply #40 on:** November 16, 2008, 10:39:30 PM »

if this end's up working and all the power to ya! ... you better come to ottawa and show this off... defently unique ... good luck and keep the pix coming!

PS. can you PM me a price on the steller guage pod you made and shiped to ottawa

roundel318 · « **Reply #41 on:** November 16, 2008, 10:53:39 PM »

I will definately be interested to see how it goes.
Hope all goes well, don't loose a finger

Cheers!

crazzy_hippo · « **Reply #42 on:** November 17, 2008, 02:15:21 AM »

Quote from: Xtremelylow;60995

thanks for concerns guys I appreciate the input. It looks alot closer in the pics then it is. We did a lot planning before putting the turbo where it is and I think that it is going to work. We are going to be using a different rad hose that gives more clearance and we are going to fab up a heatshield. I am also going to have the pipes ceramic coated.

IMHO, the heat should be OK if you are using a heat shield. One of the best heat sheild would be ceramic tape. Coating is good but I think you could coat and add another layer of tape. This will bring the heat down to manageable levels.

Xtremelylow · « **Reply #43 on:** November 17, 2008, 06:47:17 AM »

Quote from: bearsbmw;60999

if this end's up working and all the power to ya! ... you better come to ottawa and show this off... defently unique ... good luck and keep the pix coming!

PS. can you PM me a price on the steller guage pod you made and shiped to ottawa

Sounds good man I will keep everyone updated with the progress. I will ask my buddy that built that gauge pod if he is interested in fabbing up another one.

Xtremelylow · « **Reply #44 on:** November 19, 2008, 02:36:56 PM »

Hey guys where do you guys have MAF sensor on the turbo cold air side or do you have it on the charge pipe ?? Also are you running BOV's into the atmosphere or recirculating them back into the intake ??