my DIY turbo build up has begun...stay tune!!!

**e36widelip** · 02-04-2006, 05:10 AM

**Oshin** · 02-04-2006, 05:42 AM

good luck! Mine is being put together as well..........but I can use all the help I can by the fellow FI threads. I'm a E46 with the MS45 ECU and havent heard of anyone DIYing a E46 with a turbo before..........But once again, good luck

**byron** · 02-04-2006, 06:17 AM

whats your setup going to be like and what kind of power are you looking for?

**Tochenzo** · 02-04-2006, 09:54 AM

good luck! keep us updated

**awahl63** · 02-04-2006, 09:57 AM

i will subscribe

**GGray** · 02-04-2006, 10:55 AM

I started working on mine last week...It will be the stealth set up....Black intercooler, aluminum tubing, all black....no bling look under the hood and it should look almost stock no polished aluminum anywhere.

**jfdmas** · 02-04-2006, 11:18 AM

I will be subscribing as well. Ive almost got my hands on my buddies spare gt35r turbo. after that its on like donkey kong biaaattchhh.

**Geno325is** · 02-04-2006, 11:42 AM

I see a T3 flange- are you making your own manifold? Good Luck on the project--

**S0nik** · 02-04-2006, 12:50 PM

wow .. that all looks oddly familiar

though .. i must say that is a LOT more piping than I used lol but better to have more than you need I guess. Good luck!

**325icintn** · 02-04-2006, 12:58 PM

nice pussycat

**Nate At MOF** · 02-04-2006, 01:33 PM

Hey looks good. Check into Emanage, as it's pretty cost effective for ODBI guys. I'd be wary of MS Power turbo's, I've seen some that look pretty shitty....

**Binzes** · 02-04-2006, 02:41 PM

Im jealous...

have fun with the build though man, Im sure it will be awesome.

**and1c** · 02-04-2006, 02:48 PM

Where are those tubing bends from please??
Do summit racing sell them??

**Julz69** · 02-04-2006, 05:56 PM

Good luck to you. Subscribed

**mike radowski** · 02-04-2006, 07:40 PM

Good luck w/the build. It looks like you're off to a good start. What manifold are you using?

I have heard quite a few horror stories about Master Power turbos. Lots of premature failures due to poor quality. Ebay is loaded with them.

**E36bmer** · 02-04-2006, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by and1c

Where are those tubing bends from please??
Do summit racing sell them??

I don't know where he got his bends, but i always get mine from here.
http://www.globaltecheng.com/Product...?idCategory=65

**uber e36** · 02-04-2006, 09:04 PM

Where are you in Canada? I'm looking to turbo my M50 next year and would love to learn from your experience... If you're in T.O. I'd be willing to lend a hand...

**mrdoenutz** · 02-05-2006, 02:01 AM

that is a true master power turbo.....a lot of the one that failed are fake imitations, like the ones on ebay.

**e36widelip** · 02-05-2006, 02:37 AM

cut up re-eforcement bar
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mock up
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fabricated mounting plate
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bumper mounted
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**e36widelip** · 02-05-2006, 03:43 AM

stage 1 low boost, 8 psi

master power t3/t70 p-trim NB012 (thanks mrdoenutz)
russels oil feed an-4
aeroequip oil return an-10
tial 50 mm bov, 38mm wastegate w/6psi spring
custom two piece top mount turbo mainfold
3 inch vband downpipe
XSpower 24x12x4 intercooler - (yup the ebay one)
4 ply silicone boots & T-clamps
greddy emanage ultimate
innovative motorsports xd-1 a/f gauge & LC-1 wideband O2 sensor
Apexi AVCR ( thanks M3-Mike )
Apexi Turbo Timer
Apexi EL2 gauges - elec. Boost, EGT,Oil Press, & Oil Temp

Originally Posted by and1c

Where are those tubing bends from please??
Do summit racing sell them??

dunno. I get them locally. Part numbers are from Dynomax sold with the walker brand

Originally Posted by geoff@bmw

Where are you in Canada? I'm looking to turbo my M50 next year and would love to learn from your experience... If you're in T.O. I'd be willing to lend a hand...

sorry bud, I'm in vancouver.

**bähnstormer** · 02-05-2006, 12:23 PM

u buy the greddy new?

**ebydrc** · 02-05-2006, 03:10 PM

Nice to see so many builds lately very glad to see people starting to use the emanage. sick turbo

**resisTm3** · 02-05-2006, 04:00 PM

yay another topmount project!.... keep the pictures flowing please

**Nate At MOF** · 02-05-2006, 05:19 PM

Looks good! What lower front fascia is that, reminds me of an e46 m3? What are the ~ dimensions of the IC?

**toyosupr** · 02-05-2006, 05:28 PM

Nice project!

Just lookin out but that doesnt look like a real tial 38mm, if it is good, but if not, thats one part you dont want to fail. Engine will blow if that valve doesnt open, iv seen cheap gates, the diaphram will melt or get punctured from poor materials used.

Good luck with the rest, looks fun.

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