Everything needed for Turbo M44?

[PostItNote]

Well... it looks as if this is going to be a custom job.

I've looked through years of pages here and have no more answers.
I finally found the ONLY place that sold a manifold for the Ti.

http://www.neukin.com/bmwmanifolds.html

Besides that and the turbo itself, what else do I need.
(in terms of an appropriately sized turbo, piping size etc... links would be wonderful)

All i've seen so far, are half completed pics here, or stories of companies making 5 or 6 kits and vanishing (mosselsomething).

...And don't say go DASC... Please.

[cosmos schwarz]

oooooh, very nice, for left hookers only though. my cars rhd drive, i know where to get a complete turbo kit for these. you could use that manifold with it though with a bit of extra piping.

[cosmos schwarz]

the kit comes on ebay every now & again. i've just tried then and its not on at the mo...
i'll try again next week. you could try, if you search BMW 4CYL on ebay.co.uk you might find it in the meantime. they make the kits for vauxhall's mainly but they have assured me that the bmw kits are as good a quality and are complete at only £1300, turbo, ex manifold, everything.

[PostItNote]

How much hp does it say it's rated for? if i HAVE to import i will, but i'd rather not get scammed by someone accross the pond.

[Panzer_M]

My Sister lives in Fort Wayne. I've never heard of this manifold company while up there...I'd have to check it out next time I go up.

[cosmos schwarz]

Originally Posted by PostItNote

How much hp does it say it's rated for? if i HAVE to import i will, but i'd rather not get scammed by someone accross the pond.

hi mate,

sorry for delayed reply, listing doesnt say how many ponies, but from memory the kit can produce up to 15 psi, which is too much boost for an m44.

an m42 with uprated pistons may handle about 10psi max. i would still ask about for more info on turbocharging an m44.

the company who sells these kits only recommend low boost like 6-8psi, that way the stock engine will do.

[PostItNote]

Do you know what KIND of turbo there kit uses???

[cosmos schwarz]

Originally Posted by PostItNote

Do you know what KIND of turbo there kit uses???

again from memory, a low pressure garret i think but dont know which model.

[cosmos schwarz]

i think i may have found the company behind the kit. i've just dropped them an email so will find out hopefully tommorow. hurray!!

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Ultimate-Velocity-Ltd

[kirbykirbykirby3]

You can email a seller who previously sold a kit on ebay, they may have another one in stock...

[DustenT]

Please use caution with these types of kits. They are very crappy quality. Post what you find on bimmerforums and see what the FI guys have to say. You'll save a lot of $ buy avoiding these low quality turbo kits.

If I remember correctly these kits run about 4-5psi and actually make LESS power than a stock engine.

[PostItNote]

well if the turbo / piping / intercooler is good, i'd be willing to buy the kit, and the manifold from that other company.... it would be nice to know at least the parts i need (piping length / size / etc ... intercooler dimmensions) if i have to go custom...

[PostItNote]

Hrmmm been looking around ebay recently....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-98...QQcmdZViewItem

625$.... i know it doesn't have piping or timer / etc... but still that's cheap...

I was reading about cutting off the end two holes, because it was the same spacing as the m42/m44???? How much would that cost to do??? Any negative results from something like that???

[DustenT]

Originally Posted by PostItNote

Hrmmm been looking around ebay recently....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-98...QQcmdZViewItem

625$.... i know it doesn't have piping or timer / etc... but still that's cheap...

I was reading about cutting off the end two holes, because it was the same spacing as the m42/m44???? How much would that cost to do??? Any negative results from something like that???

Let us know how that works out for you. I would budget at least $2500 to build a DECENT turbo kit.

[PostItNote]

well, first i need to know if it's POSSIBLE and how much it is, and what kind of person (proffesion) could make that 6 into 4. THEN i need to know EVERYTHING i need for a turbo setup that IS NOT included in that kit (for instance, maybe someone knows what kinds of bends they used in another turbo package :: mosselman::: ?)