B-M-W 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2006 (edited) ok people, i did a serch and couldn't find anything but has anybody on here done a turbo set-up on a 318i. i'm wanting to know the following as my decision for getting the car will be based on a few factors like a turbo setup. i am told an E36 318i is slow so why not bolt on a snail... if this is possible i would like to know the folllowing... is there enough room to fit a setup in there? How much power does a BMW block handle? will the slushbox handle anymore power then stock? or is it not worth it as it will cost a small fortune to replace all the parts you break? i know i can run around 6 or 7psi through a honda motor and with a good tune it will run good but how about the BMW? Cheers Damian Edited March 5, 2006 by B-M-W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conrod 1 Report post Posted March 5, 2006 If it is an M10 engine (pre-facelift) then it will handle pretty much anything you throw at it, given the correct setup, these blocks were the basis of the Formula One turbo engines. Don't bother with an M40 (facelift) engine, not a good choice. Slushbox and turbo- you are kidding right?! If you are looking at buying, then get a manual from the kickoff, cheaper in the long run, unless you are getting an auto for next to nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted March 5, 2006 Cheers Damian no problems mate... :mosh: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted March 5, 2006 silly bugger! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2006 I'm in the middle of rebuilding / reconditioning an M10 1.8 and getting ready to install a turbo. Looking at about a 90hp boost with a bolt on turbo, small intercooler and no injector modifications, running at about 10lb of boost. These engines are nuts, nice with the cam chain ;D I know there is plenty of room under the bonnet of the E30 for it - you could probably fit a few in there aucutally. The M10 engine sits a little lower than the M40 engine (intake manifold is designed differently). Not sure about the E36 though - but who wants an E36? Turbo E36's are old news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted March 5, 2006 Turbo E36's are old news. Turbos are so 1984 (last time I had a turbo car) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-M-W 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2006 Turbos are so 1984 (last time I had a turbo car) that was a good year you'll find. i was born in 84 and yes perhaps it is old news but it's a good way to find an extra few Hp in a car that probably wouldn't do much more then stock with some NA bolt ons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2006 If you want performance you're best to go all the way...even picking the right car. BMW arent really in it for performance, unless you're willing to pay big money, or just converting the car into some jap crap turbo anyway - which defeats the purpose of the BMW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2006 Spend the money on upgrading your car to one with a bigger motor. As Conrad says. That motor isn't up to much. Jazzbass, a turbo that old, had to be a Cordia. Are you a hairdresser? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCEIVN 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2006 ipwnyou, I swear your plans keep changing! turbo it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted March 6, 2006 (edited) ROTFLMAO @ cainchapman. Yes it was a Cordia indeed - well done. No, I am not, nor have I ever been, a hairdresser. I bought the Cordia at at time when I was buying a new car every year and was on a Mitsi kick! I wanted a Starion, but it was just too dear. I later started doing the same with new Fords. These days I realise what a mug's game it was.... Edited March 6, 2006 by Jazzbass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2006 ipwnyou, I swear your plans keep changing! turbo it Hah my plans always change. But i've already started on this project, so no turning back!Next is swapping the wheels over for 5 studders and geting me some nice M3 wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2006 Looking at about a 90hp boost with... no injector modifications, good luck... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 6, 2006 If its an e36 your talking about,just buy a 328.Pretty simple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318 g ride 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 so u guys rekon an m10 engine will handle heaps? im in the middle of deciding to drop a jappo sr20det or to turbo my current 318i. which do you think would be the better option for reliability, power, ease and of course cost? any advice greatly appreciated. cheers guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Realistically a jap motor would be easier to do as there are many more bolt on parts / fuel management options availible for them. However it wouldn't be fun if it wasn't a challange. you also get 'bragging' rights to turboing a BMW engine and you stay true to the brand. The choice is up to you my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 yea...what he said haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted March 17, 2006 I'm in the middle of rebuilding / reconditioning an M10 1.8 and getting ready to install a turbo. Looking at about a 90hp boost with a bolt on turbo, small intercooler and no injector modifications, running at about 10lb of boost. These engines are nuts, nice with the cam chain ;D I know there is plenty of room under the bonnet of the E30 for it - you could probably fit a few in there aucutally. The M10 engine sits a little lower than the M40 engine (intake manifold is designed differently). Not sure about the E36 though - but who wants an E36? Turbo E36's are old news. You are being pretty unrealistic - you will kill things pretty easy. It won't even be as quick as a 325! - The m10 uses vacuum advance/retard - The injectors/fuel pump/fuel pressure regulator aren't up to the task - The m10 head is horrible - anybody getting power out of them has done quite a bit of head work. Not to mention - your gearbox won't work with the M10 - and you have to go BACKWARDS in ECU technology to put the M10 in. The only way i'd turbo an M10 is with - totally redone ignition (direct fire) a Link ECU that will do proper fuel injection/timing. An awesome turbo - run around 15 - 20 psi boost and expect 300 + hp. In fact - look at this one http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread...?t=61092&page=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted March 17, 2006 so u guys rekon an m10 engine will handle heaps? im in the middle of deciding to drop a jappo sr20det or to turbo my current 318i. which do you think would be the better option for reliability, power, ease and of course cost? any advice greatly appreciated. cheers guys. bear in mind it still takes a lot of money to get serious power out of a SR-20 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 205HP standard, put a decent exhaust and push boost to around 11-12lb - seat of the pants dyno say 215HP. Not "serious HP" but a bit better than your average e30 with 170HP max. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
