turbo time?

[strati1]

Im looking into getting a custom big turbo kit built for my 128i, ill look into it and let you guys know what im quoted. Money isnt really an issue for this build I just really want to keep my same car but have the extra power.

[BrokenVert]

Just be careful. The crankcase on the N52 is made of magnesium and may not be able to handle the increased crankcase pressure involved with turbocharging

[strati1]

not like im gonna run insane boost pressure, id be happy running like 8-10 psi and putting out about 300-350 which the transmission should be able to handle

[BrokenVert]

I'm not talking about the transmission, I'm talking about the magnesium crankcase

[Riley1524]

Also take into account the fuel system, ie: fuel pump, injectors, etc. There are so many varibles, but I'm sure it can be done. I would be more interested in a supercharger setup.

[Sarracino89]

+1 on going the supercharger route. I assume that 1. there would be less variables to worry about with the n52 engine, and that 2. it would be more reliable?

[strati1]

idk ill see what the guys at the speed shop say. and thanks for the advice

[larryn]

Keep your warranty and get a 135i. It would probably be much more cost effective than modifying the N52.

[strati1]

im at 40k miles so the warranty is almost up

the more i think about this the more i wanna buy an r32 and turbo it...

[NYC 135i]

definitely would buy a cpo 135i and do work to that if i was u...

[strati1]

the whole point is not to get rid of my 128i, its paid off and i got the deal of a lifetime on it

[Riley1524]

Originally Posted by strati1

the whole point is not to get rid of my 128i, its paid off and i got the deal of a lifetime on it

Me to and the 128i is the daily driver for work and to drive through the week. I have a 370z for my weekend/track car that I plan to Twin Turbo. I just have a habit of modding everything I drive LOL. I could have bought a 135, but after researching them and the inherent problems, I passed and bought the 370z once my 128i was paid for.

[Lucky1]

I wish I could have both a 128i and a 135i

One would have to be a vert though and I can't decide which one though I'm leaning on the 135i (which seems backwards but oh well).

Would have to be a couple of years before I'd even consider modding the 128i, and given that its looking to be one of the last straight six N/A BMW's makes me want to do it even less. Engine is just beautiful the way it is; don't want to touch her.

[Yvette]

I would keep the N/A engine of 128i and get 2nd car instead. but I would like to see someone put turbo in it

[supraking]

If it's paid off and you got a good deal, sell it and take a bit of a profit. Then put that towards a 135i (or your R32). Cars are not investments, you're losing money every day you keep it, as you will with any other car.

[strati1]

i think im going to get a 2004 r32 and supercharge it. still keeping the 128i regardless.

[Riley1524]

I don't see the point of selling the 128i if it paid for. Why would I want to sell it, then have another car payment with a 135i? Not worth it! That's why I got my other car so I can have a car to drive to work and have the 370z on the weekend which is a pretty good track car out of the box. I guess it all depends on a persons financial situation and what not.

[strati1]

found a stage 1 r32 for sale for 17k i think ill go for that cause turboing my 128i will cost over 10k

[supraking]

Originally Posted by Riley1524

I don't see the point of selling the 128i if it paid for. Why would I want to sell it, then have another car payment with a 135i? Not worth it! That's why I got my other car so I can have a car to drive to work and have the 370z on the weekend which is a pretty good track car out of the box. I guess it all depends on a persons financial situation and what not.

The point I'm making is that you pay no matter what, whether through payments or depreciation. You can keep a car that's paid off, but you're still paying... in fact, you've paid in ADVANCE to cover the depreciation during ownership. With a new car, your lease or finance payments work the same way, except you're paying AS IT DEPRECIATES instead of ahead of time (plus a bit of capital which would be considered "ahead of time" payments).

Ultimately, you can do what makes you happy, I'm not saying one is better than the other . All I'm saying is don't think that a car that's paid off is more valuable than a car that you have to pay for. If you sell the 128i (which I wouldn't) then you have money to cover the payments of your next ride, plus you can earn interest on that money instead of having the value of the 128i depreciate.

[Riley1524]

I never said I was selling my 128i nor did I say it was more valuable if it is paid off, so still don't see your point. If you choose to make all the payments monthly, your paying an ass load of interest which in my mind, you lose way more money on financing it instead of paying cash as I did. I'm not looking at the value of when or even if I sell or trade the 128i as I didn't buy this car for anything other than driving back and forth to work through the week and tinker around with. I'm also quite aware of the way vehicles depreciate in value and that really doesn't matter to me personally or financially. I could keep the 128i another year or so, sell it for $15,000 maybe less and not care, put that money towards my 370z for mods or maybe put what I get form selling the 128 with extra cash and get something again without financing it. That's the way to go in my mind. I'm not trying to sound snobbish, I'm just blessed with a good paying career and find that the less you finance, the better/ more money you save.

[Arxangel]

Originally Posted by Riley1524

I never said I was selling my 128i nor did I say it was more valuable if it is paid off, so still don't see your point. If you choose to make all the payments monthly, your paying an ass load of interest which in my mind, you lose way more money on financing it instead of paying cash as I did. I'm not looking at the value of when or even if I sell or trade the 128i as I didn't buy this car for anything other than driving back and forth to work through the week and tinker around with. I'm also quite aware of the way vehicles depreciate in value and that really doesn't matter to me personally or financially. I could keep the 128i another year or so, sell it for $15,000 maybe less and not care, put that money towards my 370z for mods or maybe put what I get form selling the 128 with extra cash and get something again without financing it. That's the way to go in my mind. I'm not trying to sound snobbish, I'm just blessed with a good paying career and find that the less you finance, the better/ more money you save.

Totally agree with you.

[Riley1524]

Hell, it got me curious, so I looked at what the 128i's are going for in great condition with the same amount of millage and it looks like I would even make money if I sold it right now. I paid $19,000 and all the ones I see for sell, same condition, are selling for $22,000 and up.