E36 318 Turbo
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I'm also interested! If not mistaken it costs roughly about 5k including piggyback ecu like SMT6. Can recommend any good workshops for this?
Tyke has tested a drag race with a 2.5 litre n/a and a 1.8 litre turbo ... u guys can ask him what he thinks.
Tyke has tested a drag race with a 2.5 litre n/a and a 1.8 litre turbo ... u guys can ask him what he thinks.
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Hi guys...
Guess I can share some experiences as i have one myself..E36 318i
It came with the car when i bought the baby...
The original turbo was a Mosselman kit..
But kaput (turbine) last year...well managed to replace the same Garrett turbocharges... and did a major change over new stainless steel piping with a new intercooler too... (did mine at Jaaffar Sunway.. not bad)
well, if i am not wrong.. the max (recommended by mosselman, max boostpreassure is 0.4 bar)... std after boost.. ~ HP 170.. depends
but if u waanna boost higher.. Hmmmm...you may need some modifications..
Guess I can share some experiences as i have one myself..E36 318i
It came with the car when i bought the baby...
The original turbo was a Mosselman kit..
But kaput (turbine) last year...well managed to replace the same Garrett turbocharges... and did a major change over new stainless steel piping with a new intercooler too... (did mine at Jaaffar Sunway.. not bad)
well, if i am not wrong.. the max (recommended by mosselman, max boostpreassure is 0.4 bar)... std after boost.. ~ HP 170.. depends
but if u waanna boost higher.. Hmmmm...you may need some modifications..
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Originally posted by ALBundy@Jul 4 2006, 02:43 PM
The turbo that comes with the kit is puny, probably run out of breath pretty fast if you boost it higherYou would probably need a piggyback too!! But I heard your turbo can outrun an e36 325 wor!
... Guess its puny... tats why lar... but at least now can race with Wira 1.6..If no turbo.. hmmmmm.... :lol:
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Guys,
Which engine are you guys talking about....? E36 318 normally in Malaysia is using the M43 engine which is 8 valve and SOHC not suitable for force induction. Whereas the M42 engine with 16 valve and DOHC more suitable. Correct me if i am wrong.
Which engine are you guys talking about....? E36 318 normally in Malaysia is using the M43 engine which is 8 valve and SOHC not suitable for force induction. Whereas the M42 engine with 16 valve and DOHC more suitable. Correct me if i am wrong.
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Both engines are suitable for forced induction, since there are knock sensors. Of course the M42 is the prime candidate with its stronger internals (forged crank, conrods), sodium coated valves, DOHC and etc.
But then again, with the high compression ratio, its only safe to run low boost level ~~ 0.5-0.6 bar.
Alternatively, if you have USD 3395 to splash, Downing Atlanta does make a supercharger kit for the 318 using similar Eaton compressor unit as those found in the Mercedes. More than 210hp at the cranks!
But then again, with the high compression ratio, its only safe to run low boost level ~~ 0.5-0.6 bar.
Alternatively, if you have USD 3395 to splash, Downing Atlanta does make a supercharger kit for the 318 using similar Eaton compressor unit as those found in the Mercedes. More than 210hp at the cranks!
