My S52 Not-So-Budget turbo build

[flyfishvt]

I'm just about finished sourcing parts for this build. There's still a foot of snow in my yard and it was 7F this morning but warmer temps are on the way so my carport is about to be a bee hive of activity. I may get some flack for some of my choices on this build but I tried to stay true to my goals of the quickest spool without sacrificing too much up top. With the exception of my $17 ebay catch can, I tried to buy the highest quality parts possible. So I went with genuine Bosch injectors instead of $100 ebay injectors. No cutting corners to save $20 on a $7000 build. I bought almost all new parts but I got a good deal on a few quality used parts. I went with a genuine Garrett GT35r and a T4 .63AR turbine housing. Quick spool and Garrett reliability. Not many people list all the parts and prices. All those little fittings and gaskets and hoses....... it all adds up. So for the benefit of anyone considering a turbo build......

Special thanks to Butters for his patience and advice.

I'm pulling the engine this week. Here's my list so far

M3 Turbo Build

98 m3 vert 135,000 m50 manifold

Tune- 42lb injectors, gt35, meth above 13lbs, makes 450hp at 14lbs boost

Sachs TOB from forum $30
Misc bungs and barbed nipples eBay $25
New 6 Bosch 42lb injectors. Treperformance/ebay. $316
New TIaL 38mm waste gate from forum $250
New arp2000 head studs from forum $125
Extra ARP lube Summit $20
New CES .140 copper spacer from forum $200
Copper Spray $10
NickG dyno tune from forum $500
New NickG maf from NickG $300
Gt35r used 1000 miles $675
Max PSI Down pipe used and custom 3" exhaust from forum $1100
Used Snow Meth injection$125
New Tubing/res kit for Meth $65
Stock Head Gasket kit $85
Cutring Headgasket $275
T4 SPA manifold $400
Engine mount arm and poly bushing $150
Catch Can ebay $17
Innovate SCG-1 AFR failsafe/electronic boost control $325
Rally Road steering column gauge pod $90
Borla 3" exhaust from Summit $130
Borla 3" exhaust tip from Summit $48
Intercooler from ebay $85
TIaL BOV from Allibaba $40
Vanos adapter bolt from Summit $25
Magna Flo high flow 3" cat from Summit $50
82C tstat from Rock Auto $20
Zirgo 16" slimline fan 2800cfm ebay $100
Shift detent pin kit ECS Tuning $60
Pivot pin ECS Tuning $1.00
Throw out bearing guide tube ECS Tuning $25
Vanos orings ebay $28
Intercooler piping ebay $180
Oil feed/drain lines -4 AN/-10AN $40 Summit/ebay
Used F1 Stage 3 clutch and single mass fly wheel $300


$6235

Needed:

Exhaust manifold studs $20
T4 .63ar Turbine housing $300 (hard to find)
misc gaskets $50
Fuel pump $50
Maf flange $25
Coolant lines $10
Air filter $20
Head testing and service $300

$800

Drag radials

$500

[Butters Stoch]

Don't forget to add a clutch into that list. The F1 stage 3 should suit your needs.

I can provide you with a fuel pump , and some of the other misc stuff . you will have to come over one day and raid my bins.

[flyfishvt]

Sorry I forgot that. I already have a clutch that I was supposed to install when I had my Supercharger.

[bimmerg36]

Finally! Another turbo BMW to add to Vermont! I think that puts us at 3 that I know of. Let me know how that clutch holds up as well. It's been a while since we met

[flyfishvt]

Haha Its certainly has been a while. That clutch has been staring at me since last spring.

[pbonsalb]

That looks like a good list. Is the spa drilled also for t3? If so just go t3 on the housing. If not sell it for one that is or keep searching or find out what sort of deal butters can get on an ATP t4 gt35r housing.

[flyfishvt]

Sourcing that housing is the hardest part of the build. I don't have it yet. I wanted quick spool so I went with .63 but T3 on that would end up choking the engine up top so I went T4. Im told the T4 may also give me a smoother spool. The problem is a T4 .63 housing for a GT35 is very rare. Butters is looking into it for me and I may end up going directly to Garrett for one. All the T4 .63 turbine housings Ive seen are for P Trim. In the end it will only be a couple extra $$ and Ill have the exact setup I want. I may end up changing it next year but Im happy with my choices so far.

[Butters Stoch]

I can get you one, no problem .
T4 .63

[Butters Stoch]

Almost done. ; )

[flyfishvt]

Almost done. ; )

Sweet!!

I also found this oil filter for the turbo feed line.

http://store.forcedperformance.net/P...4ANFilter.html

[Mod Addict]

Great parts list. Enjoy the build. This summer is going to be great as I can't wait for all of us to meet up again soon.

[dburt86]

The new England game strong this year!! Hope to see yours and others cars this season!!

[Butters Stoch]

Sweet!!

I also found this oil filter for the turbo feed line.

http://store.forcedperformance.net/P...4ANFilter.html

Too expensive. Here is the best bang for the buck.
http://www.anplumbing.com/Accessorie...Filter-56.html

[flyfishvt]

Too expensive. Here is the best bang for the buck. http://www.anplumbing.com/Accessorie...Filter-56.html

I saw that but read about people having issues with the Earls filter.

[Butters Stoch]

I saw that but read about people having issues with the Earls filter.

Link to that ? Please.

[flyfishvt]

Link to that ? Please.

Here's one

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/rea...-turbo.329039/

[Butters Stoch]

Glad I don't have a JB turbo.

[flyfishvt]

Finally got rid of the flu bug. Time to get moving. Engine and tranny are out. Cylinder head goes to the shop this week. Cutring and copper spacer goes on next week. Still hoping to have it all buttoned up and running by June 1st



Poor engine bay is so dirty

[Butters Stoch]

June 1st ? You got some massive work.

[bmw328m52]

June 1st ? You got some massive work.

This. The all nighters are about to get real..

[flyfishvt]

You think 40 days is pushing it? Hmmmmm......sounds like a challenge.

[pbonsalb]

Butters could do it in 20.

[dburt86]

bruh, you got this.

[Mod Addict]

June 1st ? You got some massive work.

I wonder how many hours it takes to set these cars up? I wish I noted the time on my build. I'm sure if I had a lift in my garage like Phil it would cut the time a considerable amount.

[Butters Stoch]

I wonder how many hours it takes to set these cars up? I wish I noted the time on my build. I'm sure if I had a lift in my garage like Phil it would cut the time a considerable amount.

It depends on things. If your installing a preexisting kit, buying or building the engine , building every pipe, welding all the flanges etc. All of our builds were much different in many ways.