Turbo Conversion

[Fuzzy]

Guys, my husband is really trying to convince me to do a turbo conversion on my car. More power is always welcome but my concern is because I use my car to work everyday she is exceptionally reliable.

I start and drive and have done so for about 3years! What's your take on reliability or I suppose that's all dependent on the conversion itself?

I've always just appreciated a standard vehicle (dont scratch where it doesnt itch!) but just to consider??

 

[JOSEPH]

Turbo the thing Girl! burn that rubber! We going to work sidewayz...

that's what i say! they mustn't see you 2 know you arrived, they must hear that dump! whooooooosh!

 

[freerider]

Active do some amazing stuff, I wouldnt touch locally manufactured kits.

Supercharged

http://www.activeautowerke.com/viewproduct.aspx?id=Product22A

Performance Specs
Power : 418 BHP @ 7000 rpm
Torque : 380ft-lbs @ 4500rpm
0 - 60 mph : 4.5 sec (estimated)
Top speed : delimited
1/4 mile : 12.6-12.8 sec @ 112 mph (estimated)
Boost Level : 9.5 psi

Turbo'd

http://www.activeautowerke.com/viewproduct.aspx?id=Product04

Performance Specs
Power : 480 HP @ 6250 rpm
Torque : 460 ft/lbs @ 4250 rpm
0 - 60 mph : 4.5 seconds
Top speed : 150+ mph
1/4 mile : 12.2 sec approximated
Boost Level : 14 psi

 

[JOSEPH]

hmpf! not so expensive only R115000.00, can we have two please...

 

[freerider]

for a proper conversion you are not going to get away with anything less than 100k.

RGM where charging R80k odd for a SC on a 328i about 2 years ago.

 

[Fuzzy]

Oy Vay I still have a bond to pay!! I like the the possibility though! Joh, some of us dream to have a 10sec car! Ja whoooooshing dump valve sound has a rather orgasmic ring to it!!!

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Then I think my husband is smoking his freaken socks! He's probably standing on the street when he's out working late and selling his body to finance his wife's need for a turbo!!

 

[freerider]

Oy Vay I still have a bond to pay!! I like the the possibility though! Joh, some of us dream to have a 10sec car! Ja whoooooshing dump valve sound has a rather orgasmic ring to it!!!

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Then I think my husband is smoking his freaken socks! He's probably standing on the street when he's out working late and selling his body to finance his wife's need for a turbo!!

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Whatever gets the job done hey :rofl:

 

[Fuzzy]

Oy Vay I still have a bond to pay!! I like the the possibility though! Joh, some of us dream to have a 10sec car! Ja whoooooshing dump valve sound has a rather orgasmic ring to it!!!

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Then I think my husband is smoking his freaken socks! He's probably standing on the street when he's out working late and selling his body to finance his wife's need for a turbo!!

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Whatever gets the job done hey :rofl:

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And here he thought he married a maintenance free wimmin! :thumbsup:

 

[Nic_s]

Best way to increase performance is stroking. But this is only advisable on a 6 cylinder engines or bigger. One of the guys in the E30 club used to have an 2.9 stroker and that thing would give just about every hot hatch pakslae.

 

[freerider]

nicolas, where the hell can you get hold of stroker kits??? I saw one a while back on a german site I think, but i'll be damned if I can find it again.

 

[Gizmo]

Best way to increase performance is stroking. But this is only advisable on a 6 cylinder engines or bigger. One of the guys in the E30 club used to have an 2.9 stroker and that thing would give just about every hot hatch pakslae.

I did one for Jughead, I took his 2.7 and increased the bore from 84mm pistons to 86mm pistons. I used new Opel Superboss pistons. Friggin strong IS!!!

Nicholas, why do you say no to stroking a 4cyl? I bored and stroked my e36 318i engine to 2044cc, it makes the same power as a stock 328i now.

 

[freerider]

I would love to stroke my 320i, how do I find out more about doing it? I cant find jack shit on the net.

 

[Nic_s]

Best way to increase performance is stroking. But this is only advisable on a 6 cylinder engines or bigger. One of the guys in the E30 club used to have an 2.9 stroker and that thing would give just about every hot hatch pakslae.

I did one for Jughead, I took his 2.7 and increased the bore from 84mm pistons to 86mm pistons. I used new Opel Superboss pistons. Friggin strong IS!!!

Nicholas, why do you say no to stroking a 4cyl? I bored and stroked my e36 318i engine to 2044cc, it makes the same power as a stock 328i now.

I don't mean bore. If you bore your engine, the engine becomes less reliable. Just do a normal stroke with different pistons, crank shaft, con rods, ect. You'll have to chip the car too.

Also... was it actually cheaper to re-work the 4 cylinder than just installing a 328i engine??

freerider: Have a look on E30 club for more info on stroking.
http://www.e30clubsa.co.za/forum/index.php?showtopic=6006
http://www.e30clubsa.co.za/forum/index.php?showtopic=1118

I've also never heard of Stroking Kits. That's something companies like Budler Motor Sport, KSD, and i think Sav Speed can do for you.

I am no expert, I only know a bit from what I've read other people did.

 

[Fuzzy]

Thanks for the info and advice! Will definately have to go and do some calculations and investigate various options!

 

[Shady_45]

I have 2c to donate toward the project....But it comes with this piece of info..
Personally Im a N/A Fan. Not impressed at all by turbos and the like.
For that kind of Dosh..
i'd consider swapping in an e90 //M5 V10