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Old 05-27-2012, 10:14 PM   #12
max_moto
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Originally Posted by DustenT View Post
Official 318ti Forced Induction (FI) FAQ Thread.

This thread will be dedicated to frequently asked questions related to Forced Induction. Please post your questions here, and I'll combine all the questions and answers and keep them at the top of the thread.

Read "Maximum Boost" by Corky Bell for a better understanding of turbos. Read "Supercharged!" by Corky Bell for a better understanding of superchargers.

Questions:

What FI systems are availabe for the 318ti?

Current there are only 2 systems available for the m42/m44 motor.
  • Mosselman makes a low boost turbo kit (5-6psi). http://www.kormanfastbmw.com/turbos.htm
  • Downing Atlanta (DASC) make a supercharger for the m42 and m44 that uses an Eaton M62 roots supercharger. See additional information below.
  • SEAM is currently developing an intercooled twin screw supercharger. More info will be posted when it is released.
  • Midnight Auto is selling a supercharger kit, but it's more of a collection of parts than a complete bolt-on kit. I recommend you DON'T buy this kit.
Great sticky thread here, but I would suggest an update:

-Mosselman: seems to no longer produce a turbo kit
http://www.mosselmanturbo.com/
-Downing Atlanta: sadly Jim stopped producing this kits because the manufacturer of the blower discontinued its production.
http://downingatlanta.com/downingatl...argers_new.htm
-SEAM: don't have a clue
-Midnight Auto: looks like it vanished with no glory.


So it looks like there aren't many choices now days for boosting our M44 engines

Last edited by max_moto; 05-27-2012 at 10:17 PM.
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