The 3.0L Turbo Quest...

Artz 330 · 04-30-2006, 10:26 PM

Well, as we all know there is a tuner working on getting a kit together and trying to tune the ECU, and we all read how much trouble these new BMW's are. Basically bullet proof.

One of my good friends who is a genious with computers, and auto tuning is looking into the E90 ECU. He says the ECU can and will be cracked and he will beable to pull off a reliable and worthy setup. He tuned Porsche, BMW, VW, Audi, and a few JDM monsters.

We are looking into doing the turbo kit this week, purchasing all the parts that we may need, and get parts fabbed also.

The setup will be with a Garrett GT2876R Ball bearing turbo, and we will try to acheive around 380 Flywheel HP.

Once we start to put everything together, I will have some pictures to post and the progress. Hopefully if everything turns out the way we are planning than we should be completed by the end of may.

http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...R_705330_2.htm

poldim · 04-30-2006, 10:32 PM

More power to ya and good luck.

Are you trying to do a similar setup interms of %100 removable with no damage to car?

Ryan@Motorwerks · 04-30-2006, 10:34 PM

Any idea as to costs?

Pretender · 04-30-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

Well, as we all know there is a tuner working on getting a kit together and trying to tune the ECU, and we all read how much trouble these new BMW's are. Basically bullet proof.

One of my good friends who is a genious with computers, and auto tuning is looking into the E90 ECU. He says the ECU can and will be cracked and he will beable to pull off a reliable and worthy setup. He tuned Porsche, BMW, VW, Audi, and a few JDM monsters.

We are looking into doing the turbo kit this week, purchasing all the parts that we may need, and get parts fabbed also.

The setup will be with a Garrett GT2876R Ball bearing turbo, and we will try to acheive around 380 Flywheel HP.

Once we start to put everything together, I will have some pictures to post and the progress. Hopefully if everything turns out the way we are planning than we should be completed by the end of may.

http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...R_705330_2.htm

If you can achieve 20-30WHP, I'll be the first in line.

shimshimhada · 04-30-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

If you can achieve 20-30WHP, I'll be the first in line.

lol, you'll get more like 100+RWHP gain.

Artz 330 · 04-30-2006, 10:52 PM

ahahah..

Yes I am trying a removable DIY kit. I talked it over with my group of guys and with parts and everything, fabricating a few parts, we Might beable to pull it off in the $2,700.00 Range +/-, maybe a little less because as we are all working together no one is getting paid to do this. This is not going to be a "Built in the Garage" Honda turbo kit. I have already located a new GT28 turbo for $625.00 from a supplier. I dont know why that cheap, or also I dont know how much the mark up on them is. He told me it was a new Turbo and they Retail for around $1,200.00 New. According to them, they seem confident $2,700 should pull it off since we have connections to wholesale pricing on everything.

If I can pull this off for this price range, and get everything tuned correctly and the car is reliable wit an Extra 100-120 HP + then I think a sale price of $4,000 - $4,500 would be a good price. But it is early in the proccess right now. So I will have more later on in the week.

https://www.amzperformance.com/z31/?...14a10c7672148b

shimshimhada · 04-30-2006, 10:53 PM

Damn, only $4,500? You guys are lucky. I would normally expect a system like that to go for around $8K.

Artz 330 · 04-30-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Damn, only $4,500? You guys are lucky. I would normally expect a system like that to go for around $8K.

Hey, I'm trying.. Give my fellow E90ians best bang for the buck. Of course we will be using the highest Quality materials possible.

So my Budget is $2,700 right now.

This week the Turbo.

$2,700.00
$ 625.00 GT28 Turbo
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$2,075.00 Total Left

I will keep track of everything and Post it.

T7R_Sky · 04-30-2006, 11:16 PM

I love the idea of a Turbo Kit for the E90 being only 4500. But I cant help but wonder how will this Turbo kit be compared to the Horsepowerfreaks turbo kit already in the works (Other than price)? How does the GT32 compare to your GT28?

Hunter399 · 04-30-2006, 11:22 PM

Awesome!

Count me in!

Artz 330 · 04-30-2006, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by T7R_Sky

I love the idea of a Turbo Kit for the E90 being only 4500. But I cant help but wonder how will this Turbo kit be compared to the Horsepowerfreaks turbo kit already in the works (Other than price)? How does the GT32 compare to your GT28?

GT28 is a slightly smaller turbo. The GT32 is good for higher HP of course. While the GT28 sligtly lower HP Gains. The GT28 will spool a bit sooner, so Light to Light it should be pretty nice. I can not comment on their price or anything, so I'll leave that to them. Its not that hard to throw a turbo onto the car. The hard part is tuning the thing. Which my tuner is 98% sure he will be able to pull it off. He has done some insane things. I trust him 100%. So I am giving his skills a shot to see if I can make a 100 more HP with this setup.

Artz 330 · 04-30-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter399

Awesome!

Count me in!

My girls 325i is on the boat. So if the 330 is a success, I will def. switch over to the 325i and see what we can do with that.

canucklion · 04-30-2006, 11:32 PM

does your budget take into account other parts that you need to buy or replace to adapt to the higher power?

I hope this project work out

definitely will be a good bang for the buck if it's priced around 4k.

Artz 330 · 04-30-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

does your budget take into account other parts that you need to buy or replace to adapt to the higher power?

I hope this project work out

definitely will be a good bang for the buck if it's priced around 4k.

Yea, we thought about that. I think we can get 100 HP on these internals. Im thinking colder plugs, and injectors tho. I know a few people with S/C e46 330's and M3's on stock injectors and plugs. Once we get into this then I will know for sure. But for now thats the goal I have set. But if it takes more than we will see.

Artz 330 · 04-30-2006, 11:56 PM

***I do not want this to turn into some war on the board, between HPF and I***
I did not go to any type of auto school or anything. I know my share, but any technical questions you guys have and need things answer I will have to go back to my group of guys to provide you with the most recent and accurate information possible. I am helping with this project, but mostly it will be up to them to pull this off.

fibercus · 04-30-2006, 11:59 PM

Pics and progress!

Its very nice to see a fellow e90 enthusiast starting a project like this. Im anxious to see how this works out - as I am sure others are as well.

I do have one question - do you think you can mount the turbo without moving the motor mounts? Horsepowerfreaks kit currently moves the motor mounts forward.

Tiffz MiniS · 05-01-2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

My girls 325i is on the boat. So if the 330 is a success, I will def. switch over to the 325i and see what we can do with that.

haha nicee

Artz 330 · 05-01-2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiffz MiniS

haha nicee

Ohhhhhh no!! NO turbo for you hunny bunns.. lol

Artz 330 · 05-01-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fibercus

Pics and progress!

Its very nice to see a fellow e90 enthusiast starting a project like this. Im anxious to see how this works out - as I am sure others are as well.

I do have one question - do you think you can mount the turbo without moving the motor mounts? Horsepowerfreaks kit currently moves the motor mounts forward.

I will know once we get the car on the lift again.

Tiffz MiniS · 05-01-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

Ohhhhhh no!! NO turbo for you hunny bunns.. lol

:finger: :finger:

BiggieJ · 05-01-2006, 12:16 AM

wow. cant wait

competetion always brings out the best, so wish you the best luck. youll get A LOT of intrest with that price range. just HURRY!

Artz 330 · 05-01-2006, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BiggieJ

wow. cant wait

competetion always brings out the best, so wish you the best luck. youll get A LOT of intrest with that price range. just HURRY!

Thank you Thank you

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Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	ahahah.. Yes I am trying a removable DIY kit. I talked it over with my group of guys and with parts and everything, fabricating a few parts, we Might beable to pull it off in the $2,700.00 Range +/-, maybe a little less because as we are all working together no one is getting paid to do this. This is not going to be a "Built in the Garage" Honda turbo kit. I have already located a new GT28 turbo for $625.00 from a supplier. I dont know why that cheap, or also I dont know how much the mark up on them is. He told me it was a new Turbo and they Retail for around $1,200.00 New. According to them, they seem confident $2,700 should pull it off since we have connections to wholesale pricing on everything. If I can pull this off for this price range, and get everything tuned correctly and the car is reliable wit an Extra 100-120 HP + then I think a sale price of $4,000 - $4,500 would be a good price. But it is early in the proccess right now. So I will have more later on in the week. https://www.amzperformance.com/z31/?...14a10c7672148b __________________
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fibercus Captain 35 Rep 830 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US iTrader: (4)	Pics and progress! Its very nice to see a fellow e90 enthusiast starting a project like this. Im anxious to see how this works out - as I am sure others are as well. I do have one question - do you think you can mount the turbo without moving the motor mounts? Horsepowerfreaks kit currently moves the motor mounts forward.
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