E36 turbo question

[shocktenn]

How much boost could I safely run on a stock M50tu? And how much hp/tq roughly could I expect at this? My philosophy is don't replace it til it blows out. After it goes I will go with the thicker headgasket/arp studs/etc. Thanks all!

[Bimmer328issp]

Research research lol it will be your friend..How many miles are in the car?I would replace things that will break before going FI.I'm building my car as we speak for a turbo.Have you done a leak break down test yet on the motor

[techno550]

The only truly correct answer to that question is "it depends". :P

What is the intended use? what are your goals with this?

On a completely stock M50TU, making 300 whp and 300 ft-lb can be completely reliable for a long time if done properly.

[shocktenn]

The only truly correct answer to that question is "it depends". :P

What is the intended use? what are your goals with this?

On a completely stock M50TU, making 300 whp and 300 ft-lb can be completely reliable for a long time if done properly.

This is exactly my goal. 300hp. Intended use: daily driving with every now and then "spirited" driving. I don't want some crazy 400+ road machine as this is out of my want area as well as my cashflow area. I have enough money to do 300hp the right way. What boost setting would you reccomend to reach this? Thanks!

[techno550]

boost depends on the turbo and the rest of the system. The best answer is use enough boost to reach your goal. for 300 whp on a stock M50TU, we generally saw between 7psi and 12 psi.
Shoot us an email at info@trmtuning.com with any other questions and we should be able to help you get this well sorted and reliable.