my turbo e30 project with pics shes getting there
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my turbo e30 project with pics shes getting there
i know this is ford forum but when the salts on the roads the cossies going to bed for winter so ive got my old e30 325i out of the shed and i want to turbo it. just dont know what exhaust manifold will fit?
ive registered with performance bmw forum but cant post on there til they get back to me.
ive read alot about people in america modding a 524 td manifold but thats lhd so dunno if rhd will be the same ?
any advice much appreciated
ive registered with performance bmw forum but cant post on there til they get back to me.
ive read alot about people in america modding a 524 td manifold but thats lhd so dunno if rhd will be the same ?
any advice much appreciated
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IIRC the 2.5TD manifolds bolt straight on.
i know for a fact some aftermarket manifolds get in the way in RHD form as you got the steering column and mater cyl in the way on a RHD car tho.
but that manifold, im not sure.
i know for a fact some aftermarket manifolds get in the way in RHD form as you got the steering column and mater cyl in the way on a RHD car tho.
but that manifold, im not sure.
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Originally Posted by Stavros
IIRC the 2.5TD manifolds bolt straight on.
i know for a fact some aftermarket manifolds get in the way in RHD form as you got the steering column and mater cyl in the way on a RHD car tho.
but that manifold, im not sure.
i know for a fact some aftermarket manifolds get in the way in RHD form as you got the steering column and mater cyl in the way on a RHD car tho.
but that manifold, im not sure.
thats what i origonally thought a 325 e36 td or a range rover 2.5 dse manifold but i cant find no mention of it on the net
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well had a result today i turned the original manifold upside down and bolted it back on and it leaves the downpipe flange up front and facing up
so ive cut the flange of the downpipe and started making a swanneck type joint like the cossies have. ive got the turbo and an rs turbo wastegate housing and downpipe set in place where i want it right up front behind the headlights. so ive read with some more fuel and 7 psi should be somewhere between 220 and 250 hp
it wont win any concourse awards thats for sure but with a welded diff and possibly 250 hp will be a decent winter blast.
so ive cut the flange of the downpipe and started making a swanneck type joint like the cossies have. ive got the turbo and an rs turbo wastegate housing and downpipe set in place where i want it right up front behind the headlights. so ive read with some more fuel and 7 psi should be somewhere between 220 and 250 hp
it wont win any concourse awards thats for sure but with a welded diff and possibly 250 hp will be a decent winter blast.
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Originally Posted by tony_turbo
a welded diff on the road is verging on suicidal surely!!!! liking your style tho
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done some proper calculations today i need 24lb injectors and an 8:1 fmu as long as she will idle on 24s will have enough fuel for 270 hp at 8psi boost so will be plenty rich enough
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whats an "8:1 FMU" ?
What calculations did you do, as by the sounds of it you plan to use the existing management, but have made no reference to what the duty cycle is at full throttle on the existing software.
Also if you just go bigger on the injectors you will of course run into problems with fuelling off boost.
Have you considered a pikey motorsport 7th injector setup?
What calculations did you do, as by the sounds of it you plan to use the existing management, but have made no reference to what the duty cycle is at full throttle on the existing software.
Also if you just go bigger on the injectors you will of course run into problems with fuelling off boost.
Have you considered a pikey motorsport 7th injector setup?
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
whats an "8:1 FMU" ?
What calculations did you do, as by the sounds of it you plan to use the existing management, but have made no reference to what the duty cycle is at full throttle on the existing software.
Also if you just go bigger on the injectors you will of course run into problems with fuelling off boost.
Have you considered a pikey motorsport 7th injector setup?
What calculations did you do, as by the sounds of it you plan to use the existing management, but have made no reference to what the duty cycle is at full throttle on the existing software.
Also if you just go bigger on the injectors you will of course run into problems with fuelling off boost.
Have you considered a pikey motorsport 7th injector setup?
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there is a page on the web //jdturbocharging.com and he claims to have run 7 psi on a t3 with .63 an intercooler and an fmu and no management or spark modifications whatsoever and made 218 atw and 0-60 increased from standard 7.4 to 5.9 and 1/4 mile from 15.4 to 14.2. but says he was on the limit of fueling so hopefully il make a bit more than that 1 psi more boost, a bigger turbo and more fuel
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Originally Posted by JonnyBravo
Welded diffs are entertaining on the road
E36 325D ex manifold is straight fit I believe, modded one is a damn sight cheaper though
E36 325D ex manifold is straight fit I believe, modded one is a damn sight cheaper though
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turbo is now bolted in place, with rs turbo wastegate housing and downpipe flange, ive took the rad out put a rs500 style 60mm core intercooler in and just managed to slip the rad in front of it just had to mod the front end a bit. made a flange to bolt on afm with 65mm steel tube coming out and fitted to intercooler. ive cut the turbo side intercooler inlet pipe of just gotta get it ally welded on the top of the outer case to go to turbo. got 22lb injectors on the way. just need a 10:1 rrfpr (fmu). should hopefully make 250 hp at 8psi.
thats why i havnt been on here for a few days ive been in the barn with me welder and tape measure
thats why i havnt been on here for a few days ive been in the barn with me welder and tape measure
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
shame you didnt take the camera
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Originally Posted by tony_turbo
a welded diff on the road is verging on suicidal surely!!!!
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ive took the rad out put a rs500 style 60mm core intercooler in and just managed to slip the rad in front of it
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Originally Posted by scoooby slayer
ive took the rad out put a rs500 style 60mm core intercooler in and just managed to slip the rad in front of it
will post a few pics tonight it aint pretty its all home made
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Originally Posted by tony_turbo
a welded diff on the road is verging on suicidal surely!!!! liking your style tho
i used our drift shitter every day for a year with a welder and i have to say that it handles BETTER than an open lsd!
now wheres these pics?
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Originally Posted by tony_turbo
a welded diff on the road is verging on suicidal surely!!!! liking your style tho
i used our drift shitter every day for a year with a welder and i have to say that it handles BETTER than an open lsd!
now wheres these pics?
love it cant beat a twin cam to drive the fuck out of on sunday and go to work on monday
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Originally Posted by cabrio boy
get some pictures up fella where you doing it up the barn???? if so ill pop up and have a ganders at some point?????
pm me ur number mate and il txt you when im at the yard. she aint gonna be a looker but hopefully be a sideways laugh
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just what i was tryin to make , until my cossie came along and used all me cash up , moveing very slowly , just about to order a manifold from these guys
all in usa sorry
http://www.turbochargingdynamics.com/tcd_catal.htm.
here are some dyno figures useing these kits
m20b25 S1 at 9psi = 235rwhp
m20b25 S2 at 13psi = 285rwhp
m20b25 S2 at 16psi = 320rwhp
m20b25 with standalone and 16psi = 345rwhp or better
these guys do cheap converters for standard manifold
http://www.666fabrication.com/
good luck with the project
all in usa sorry
http://www.turbochargingdynamics.com/tcd_catal.htm.
here are some dyno figures useing these kits
m20b25 S1 at 9psi = 235rwhp
m20b25 S2 at 13psi = 285rwhp
m20b25 S2 at 16psi = 320rwhp
m20b25 with standalone and 16psi = 345rwhp or better
these guys do cheap converters for standard manifold
http://www.666fabrication.com/
good luck with the project
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Originally Posted by garyrs
just what i was tryin to make , until my cossie came along and used all me cash up , moveing very slowly , just about to order a manifold from these guys
all in usa sorry
http://www.turbochargingdynamics.com/tcd_catal.htm.
here are some dyno figures useing these kits
m20b25 S1 at 9psi = 235rwhp
m20b25 S2 at 13psi = 285rwhp
m20b25 S2 at 16psi = 320rwhp
m20b25 with standalone and 16psi = 345rwhp or better
these guys do cheap converters for standard manifold
http://www.666fabrication.com/
good luck with the project
all in usa sorry
http://www.turbochargingdynamics.com/tcd_catal.htm.
here are some dyno figures useing these kits
m20b25 S1 at 9psi = 235rwhp
m20b25 S2 at 13psi = 285rwhp
m20b25 S2 at 16psi = 320rwhp
m20b25 with standalone and 16psi = 345rwhp or better
these guys do cheap converters for standard manifold
http://www.666fabrication.com/
good luck with the project
thanks for info mate. i had a t3/t4 laying about with rs turbo wastegate housing so had to make me own custon adapter to get turbo where i needed it. it aint preety but i dont care as long as it works
hopefully i should see 225 rwhp then at 8 psi il be happy with that for under Ł200
cost so far car was less than free and i aint jokin. intercooler Ł30, injectors Ł40, still need 10:1 fmu Ł60. everything else im gonna make got full rs turbo exhaust to mod, 10 for heatproof paint and should be away hopefully
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Originally Posted by Graceland
Sounds like fun - I might have a crack at this next year for shits and giggles
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Originally Posted by garyrs
what injectors are you useing and what car are they from ?
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