Hey everyone,
I am almost done gathering parts for my first turbo build on a 1996 e36 328is. I've done a lot of research and wanted to follow a "budget" type build. But I ended buying more expensive parts for the long run. My car has 216k miles on it but doesn't burn a lick of oil and runs very strong. I"ll throw a gasket on it for now and if she blows up I"ll have a local shop build her once the turbo components are on the car. As of now I"m looking for 400+ whp.
Turbo prep parts installed on car
1. used e36 m3 3.23 lsd
2. used m50 manifold
3. new JB racing LTW flywheel/m5 clutch(someone said good to 500whp??)
4. stock m52 cams(may grab a set of s52 cams if I can find them)
Turbo parts list
1. new t4 spa manifold with wg ported to 38mm and n54 studs
2. new precision 6262 journal bearing turbo with 3 5/8 v-band
3. used 3" downpipe catless to magnaflow muffler, wastegate dump to atmosphere
-I'll have to weld on a 3 5/8 flange and eliminate the wastegate hole
4. new ces arp studs, copper spacer, cutring gasket specifically for m52(not all spacer/gasket combos are the same for m5x/s5x motors)
5. new turbo lines with -4an turbo inlet flange(no restrictor), -10an return flange
6. new rally road motor mount arm with akg right turbo engine mount
7. safety wire oil pump nut and send oil pan to ar design to drill for return
8. new rally road 340lph fuel pump
9. rk tune(injectors, maf) for 10psi running off wastegate spring for now
10. cx racing 31x12x3 intercooler with 2.5 hot side and 3" cold side piping(under subframe piping)
11. tial 38mm wastegate and synapse sychronic BOV
12. catch can
13. lc1 wideband and aerometer digital boost gauge
I currently have everything except for the intercooler piping, tune, blow off valve, and wastegate. I should have all of these by next month.
First thing I did to prep the engine for the turbo was the m50 manifold swap with the bimmerworld adapter kit. I had to buy some new injectors since some of the green tips broke. The vacuum line that goes from the oil separator to the dipstick also was not long enough so I had to buy another one.
Overall, the install took about 3 hours so I was pleased.
Some pics of the turbo parts I currently have
The plan is to have the motor apart starting in January. Once I receive the intercooler/piping this month I'll go ahead and do the hot side. I want to keep the a/c so I'll be installing a low profile spal pusherfan in place of the stock auxiliary fan. I'll post pics when that is done.
Looks great. From personal experience, get those M3 cams as soon as u can. Night and day vs the m52 cams.
1996 332IS
Built 3.2
CES/Steed TS Precision 6466, spraying a "$π!℅" load of meth.
Technique Tuning 80# tune.
1/4 mile 10.84 @ 136.72
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1996 332IS
Built 3.2
CES/Steed TS Precision 6466, spraying a "$π!℅" load of meth.
Technique Tuning 80# tune.
1/4 mile 10.84 @ 136.72
Your 1 and only stop for all your BMW performance needs
WWW.CESMOTORSPORT.COM
I just bought s52 cams through paypal from E36M328 for $230. But now I just realized he created his account on November 2nd and after doing research people have said it is a fake account. I try to send him an email this morning but google is saying that his account does not exist. I hope this doesn't end bad.
Last edited by bmw328m52; 11-06-2014 at 11:47 AM.
Good luck with the build! I'm starting down the same route, but I wont be done until May or June.
I have some s52 cams I might be willing to part with if that deal falls through
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Nice buildl btw. Can't go wrong with a spa
Update: worked on mounting the Cx intercooler today. I had to cut the bumper reinforcement to get it as close to the bumper as possible. The metal tabs that came with the intercooler seem a little flimsy so I may replace them with thicker tabs. Overall, install went well.
I removed the auxiliary fan but I'll be installing a spa 16" low profile pusher fan in its place. I'll also start working on the cold side piping. I should have it complete this weekend so I'll post more pics.
It fits well in there! Spray it black for sleeper status haha
Last edited by 96bmftw; 11-13-2014 at 02:25 PM. Reason: I saw the intercooler size
Some more updates...I received everything else I needed and got a tune from jordan at rktunes. Posted some pics of the initial tear down.
Full exhaust removed
m50 manifold removed
Engine looked healthy with 217k miles
Spal pusher fan installed
I'll be removing the front clip tomorrow and install the turbo mount/arm with initial turbo mockup. I'll have the head off at the beginning of the new year. Merry Christmas!
subbed.. i am doing a very similar setup so i'd like to see your build =)
ps: which injectors did you use? how many lbs?
@RJDRIFTS - @BIGDUCKCLUB
I am going with obd2 rktunes with 60 lb injectors. Some more pics tho!
Rally road 340lph fuel pump. I recommend buying the adapter kit as well to mount the pump. Made install so easy!!!
I'll be doing a cooling system overhaul as well while I'm in there. The most essential are the lower temp tstat(75 degrees) and the cfs aluminum radiator from bimmerworld. Don't want to overheat!
Last edited by bmw328m52; 12-22-2014 at 09:03 PM.
nice... i just talked to Jordan and I'm figuring out something with him in regards of running. Yup i am running a mishimoto rad and spal fan and even on my stock M50 at full days of drifting those two pieces helped tremendously.
Thanks fro the tips mate i will be following your build.
What numbers are you planning on putting? or whats your goal.
@RJDRIFTS - @BIGDUCKCLUB
sub'd!
Oh dude with that turbo you'll easily hit 400WHP i think. i am aiming with 450 as a reliable source for the whole season.
yup.. you and i both are nearly identical other than turbos and manifold lol..
@RJDRIFTS - @BIGDUCKCLUB
Subbed, merry christmas!
Subd
Some more updates.
The JB flywheel I purchased did not have the lockpin hole. But with the front end removed, it was easy to make sure the lines matched up around the timing cover area. Camshaft blocks were flush!
Vanos removed
Camshaft blocks in
Camshafts and lifters removed
Head studs and remaining lines removed.
At this point it was getting late and I decided to grab a beer with some old friends for new years. Be safe out there everyone!
I replied once, but it didn't post for some reason.
I give you props for attempting this with the engine in the car, no way my back can handle the stretching and contorting required. It was a huge pain to pull the engine and trans together, but I did need to pull the oil pan to weld in the drain bung. I'm not sure if the pan can be removed in the car, but I Know it is much easier to do out of the car. Not to mention fabing my hot side IC plumbing will not cripple me. We are pretty much at the same point on our builds, I'll be watching yours closely to "borrow" ideas
Speaking of stealing ideas, what wheels are those in your signature? The white with deep dish polished lips and the black car look bad ass.
S52, OBD2 RK 60lb, cutring and spacer, ARP head studs, GT3582R, AA bottom mount, Tial 44mm WG, Tial QR BOV, Vibrant 3.5" IC, FX stage 4 clutch, hobbs switch meth injection, working AC, and 516 RWHP!
97 BMW M3 | 96 VW Passat TDI | 87 Porsche 930 | 92 Toyota Pickup | 00 S10 ZR2
Thanks man. Oil pan can easily be dropped by lifting the engine off the mounts with a support and dropping the subframe. It'll go to AR design for the bung. As far as fabbing up the hot side piping, it just consists of the straight to 90 degree bend that can be difficult. I broke my back today trying to do some turbo mockups though(not literally). I managed to make the intake pipe for the turbo but at this point I'm worried about mounting the turbo without an engine stand. Should be interesting. The wheels are 3 piece AC Schnitzer type 1s 17x9 et6 and 17x10et19. 3inch lips all the way around. But here are some more pics of the progress today.
Rally road arm/akg turbo mount combo
Initial mockup
3" Intake done
Turbo and wastegate tube mounted
Finally coming together
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