130i engine swap, how much?

[130iguy]

this could prove to be helpful?
http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish...nter_960.shtml

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

turbo??

You're not listening. The Valvetronic and MAF mean the N52 is way behind in aftermarket R&D for tuning. There are no supercharging or turbocharging solutions commercially available as far as I know.

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

You're not listening. The Valvetronic and MAF mean the N52 is way behind in aftermarket R&D for tuning. There are no supercharging or turbocharging solutions commercially available as far as I know.

that may be the case but if he is thinking about an engine swap the guy is clearly not concerned about being a pioneer... and an R&D Turbo setup will be about 999999999999999999999999999 times cheaper/easier to get modplated

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

that may be the case but if he is thinking about an engine swap the guy is clearly not concerned about being a pioneer... and an R&D Turbo setup will be about 999999999999999999999999999 times cheaper/easier to get modplated

Engine swap would be a much simpler process. Even BMW have issues with turbo with the magnesium block and valvetronic - hence the all aluminium block of the N54 and N55.

Having a S54 and turbo charging may be an option if $ is no object as someone in the forum probably know someone who can do a professional job with an engine swap. However, you will be having issues with the weight distribution. Otherwise, swap in a n55.

It will cost though if you don't mind spending the $ just to have a hot hatch . Just like the M3 wagon swap which is probably easier.

[One_M]

Will an N54 twin turbo go straight in? If so that would have to be the best and most cost effective option.

You might find your existing N52B30 is a good thing with a properly setup supercharger, still though, it may prove costly once tuning is considered as people are mentioning valvetronic, which i believe is the VANOS system.As someone else said, its already highly strung, the factory tune is designed to get every inch out of valve timing and lift due to it being NA. Throwing a supercharger in and not attempting to recalibrate all of that would be robbing efficiency.

I wouldnt bother turbocharging the existing engine either, the N52 magnesium alloy block is no good for the output it will make, hence BMW using the N54/55 like they did. I'm only guessing here but even if braced, the weight of the turbo and manifold hanging at a distance off the side apron off the block (especially when you use 2 in a twin setup) may cause issues from thermal creep in the magnesium/alloy material and see the block eventually crack and fail. Then again the Alloy might just not be designed for the heat, the bores and block itself just simply may not hold up from the stresses of the power made either.

You'd have to almost just buy a 135i though..it makes so much more sense, and I think you'd enjoy it more...The engineering is done for you, which sometimes no matter how much money you throw at a project you just cant buy.

[130iWanted]

Sorry to threadcromance...

How about building a 130D? Drop a N57 diesel in.... very very tunable

[130iguy]

there is a 116i with a 135 engine in it on here now

[130iWanted]

Nice, is there a thread?

[RaihaX]

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...highlight=130i

[Jeef Beef]

There's a 130i with the S65 4.0 V8 in it. That's what the 1M should've been

[kennman]

check this out!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698539

and this:

definitely doable!

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by kennman

check this out!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698539

and this:

definitely doable!

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...highlight=130i

wow, there's ANOTHER one of them now (second last page)!.. gotta get mine cracking before they become damn near run of the mill :P