Bimmer Turbo

[Rafa 5.0]

Can anyone refer me to a place where I could get a turbocharger and intercooler for a 2001 BMW M3, either online or a shop, thx

 

[Anthraxxx]

http://www.bmpdesign.com/

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/index.asp

http://www.europeancarweb.com/projectcars/0204ec_projbmw/

ok, so i did a google search for "BMW performance parts" and "BMW performance parts turbocharger" and these are some of the links that clicked on that looked interesting. However the last link i have posted looks like it has some good info and perhaps a link in that article about where you can find a turbo for your M3.


edit: also did a serch for "BMW forced induction"

http://www.cartech.net/bmwm3turbo.htm

 

[Rafa 5.0]

dude you f-ing rock, thx for them links, i'm gonna do some reading now, looks difficult but still worth it.:bounce:

 

[evil^milk]

it's thanks to people like anthrax why i still like this community <3 <3 <3

 

[Naudian]

There should be a sticky thread about how useful google is...and that ppl should use it first before they ask on the forums

Then again...the more threads the better...sorta

 

[xcellerate]

Difficult..just a bit. A turbo is not exactly a bolt on project. Especially if you plan on doing one right, in which case add another $700 bucks for low compression pistons. Of course you could go the honda route and just buy a thicker head gasket for $100. Personally, i've always preferred superchargers to turbos, check this one out:
http://www.activeautowerke.com/supercharged/default.cfm
I'm in the process of rebuilding my head after a port and polish job that took me nearly a month, i take it down to the machine tomorrow to be decked and acid dipped before i put it back together, then next (performance wise) i'm shooting for a twin screw charger from Bahnbrener.

 

[Anthraxxx]

/hugs to all

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

Difficult..just a bit. A turbo is not exactly a bolt on project.

Actually it pretty much is. If an RSX with 11.x:1 compression can run 7-10psi easily, then I think the m3 can run a turbo on stock internals.

 

[Darkknighttt]

wow ur suping up a bmw?! thats so awesome ur so lucky man. i already opened up a new bank account for my future car. im 15.

 

[Rafa 5.0]

thx again for the links Anthraxx...
i know for a fact my 2001 M3 will handle the turbo on stock internals, however, it won't last as long if it ain't done right.
however, xcellerate, i'm a poor broke bastard at this point, so I won't be going for the $700 pistons just yet :bonce:

btw, what are you planning on getting Darkknighttt?

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

thx again for the links Anthraxx...
i know for a fact my 2001 M3 will handle the turbo on stock internals, however, it won't last as long if it ain't done right.
however, xcellerate, i'm a poor broke bastard at this point, so I won't be going for the $700 pistons just yet :bonce:

Dude the only way the stock internals won't hold up is if you don't have the right tuning. Thats the only problem I for-see, btw my friend just got his 2.4L GT35R Eclipse GSX up, it idles like a dirty whore. going to be around 500-600awhp.

 

[Adrien C]

Is it an original M3, or a serie 3 with m3 bodykit ?

 

[Rafa 5.0]

original M3

 

[Adrien C]

Mmm, I love, I once rode one , so powerfull. My fav car has to be the m5, you guys need to check the episode where they have a go with the m5 sedan in bbc's top gear.


Edit: Here it is :http://gallery.jderose.com/albums/2000_bmw_m5/BBC_Top_Gear_M5_Test_Drive.wmv

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

2001 M3= E46 body style, or E36? I forgot which year they started making the E46

 

[Rafa 5.0]

2000 and up is E46 if I'm not mistaking, E36 is too boxy for me

 

[xcellerate]

boxy is the only way to go. Of course, i do drive a GTi. The e30 is my favorite.