Possible to add oem turbos to 128?

[Mad Dragon]

Originally Posted by Lester

The N52 and N54 are not the same engines at all. They are completely different. The only thing they share is that they are approximately the same displacement.

The blocks are the same basic design. The N52 is magnesium alloy, and the N54 is aluminum alloy.

[Lester]

Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

The blocks are the same basic design. The N52 is magnesium alloy, and the N54 is aluminum alloy.

Yes, they are similar in appearance - they share the same heritage, however none of the key parts are interchangaeble, and the fuel delivery system is entirley different. Not to mention the ECU etc. There is no way to add the turbo from the 135 setup as a bolt on mod, that's for sure.

[Mad Dragon]

Yes. I was just heading off the "the N54 is just an M54 with turbos" people before they could post. We know they're still out there.

The specs aren't in front of me, but I'm pretty sure the bore/stroke is also different between the N52 and N54.

The only "economical" way to convert an x28i into an x35i is to drive it to the dealership and trade it in.

[Lester]

The only way to change your car to a turbo is to unbolt the license plates and put them on a 135. Eight bolts should do it.

[ACZakka325i]

Originally Posted by tkbr0wn

It's an great GT car, but is by no means a REAL sports car at its size and weight.

LAWL. I'm never here but I had to comment on this. I though it was absolutely hilarious. So I guess your statement contradicts EVERY car magazine out there.

[jabwind51]

Originally Posted by Lester

The only way to change your car to a turbo is to unbolt the license plates and put them on a 135. Eight bolts should do it.

Hahahaha. Well, maybe supercharger is the option.

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by raceman

With 135 you SHOULD continue to envy M3.

In all respects it is REAL sport car compared to very nice, speedy all rounder coupe what the 1st series exactly is. Don't think that 5 s. acceleration brings you to campus of real sport cars onwers.
And I don't owe M3 BTW, just try to be realistic.

I consider the current M3 more of a sporty GT than a full on sports car...the last true sports car that BMW made the M Coupe

Ohh and the N54 and the N52, although similar, are two very different designs, with different constructions and materials.

[ethermal]

Originally Posted by McReary

or an s2000? bang for buck sports car =]

I wish, I can't fit in it. but suprising I can fit in an exige!

[rock1t]

Why the heck would u want to turbo ur 128, spending a bundle and making it unreliable..
there's nothing wrong with normally aspirated....
if i had a 128 i would install bolt on's, and install a dry nitrous kit using a supplemental fuel pump, and build up the suspension to get very quick 60ft times.
which is extremely safe when set up properly and used conservatively..Problem is, guys keep increasing the jet size.

Normally aspirated with bolt ons and drag radials should yield mid to low 13's easily and low 12's with a conservative nitrous and good traction..plus u can beat up a lot of 135's

[AlBel1214]

I wanna see a 128i running low 12's without a turbo or s/c... Not saying I don't believe you but I just wanna see it...

[rock1t]

Originally Posted by AlBel1214

I wanna see a 128i running low 12's without a turbo or s/c... Not saying I don't believe you but I just wanna see it...

i haven't personally done it on a 128i, but back in the days of yore when i used to have a performance shop specializing in building engines for import cars, we used to routinely do it with engines half the size normally aspirated... so there's nothing that can't be done just boils down to ones goals and cost.

I would personally venture to say that on a 3L N/A engine, headers, exhaust, port and polishing the heads, LSD and some slicks should easily get one into the 12's.

[MFIZZLENYC]

Originally Posted by AntonV

Glad I got the 135i. The 128i wasnt even an option for me. I drove my 1997 328is for 10 years, and had ///M3 envy everyday.


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