Turbo Charger?

andyffer · 03-05-2008, 08:19 AM

I am wondering if I could put a turbo charger on my 325i sedan?

Ive looked at different companies sites and they don't say what will fit what they give these dimensions of wheel and housing. I dont know what all that stuff is.

Please help me out.

canucklion · 03-05-2008, 08:26 AM

it's really hard deciding which thread of yours is worse; the 325 vs mustang one or this one.

short answer is NO, do a little search, lots of talk, but no action from aftermarket companies.

gtrokin330 · 03-05-2008, 08:31 AM

shudda just went 335 if you wanted turbo

chazzz · 03-05-2008, 09:01 AM

It's really complicated (and very expensive) to add turbochargers under the 325i's hood: reprogram the engine's computer, add intercooler, and so on.

I don't think the 325i's engine is designed for turbochargers. I think the 325 and 328 engine blocks are made of magnesium. 335i's engine block is made of aluminum.

banggooooo · 03-05-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

it's really hard deciding which thread of yours is worse; the 325 vs mustang one or this one.

short answer is NO, do a little search, lots of talk, but no action from aftermarket companies.

montreal red · 03-05-2008, 09:58 AM

yea and if you add a turbo charger to your 325, you can kiss your resale value good bye... it's easier to just get a 335...

KL2DC · 03-05-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazzz

It's really complicated (and very expensive) to add turbochargers under the 325i's hood: reprogram the engine's computer, add intercooler, and so on.

I don't think the 325i's engine is designed for turbochargers. I think the 325 and 328 engine blocks are made of magnesium. 335i's engine block is made of aluminum.

+1

Plus it has been said and discusssed, the VANOS system in the N52s would not gel well with turbocharging. An aftermarket supercharger solution will work best, if the aftermarket ever comes out with an N52 specific solution, that is.

andyffer · 03-05-2008, 05:00 PM

This is what I'm thinking of...
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=GLF

ybbiz34 · 03-05-2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyffer

This is what I'm thinking of...
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=GLF

I don't think that will work, man.

just4kickz · 03-05-2008, 05:27 PM

HorsePowerFreaks made a turbo for the 330 but they couldn't get the ecu to work along side the boost.... i think that was the only problem.

LOLrance · 03-05-2008, 05:46 PM

If you are going custom turbo for your 325, might as well find a way to work this turbo in.

Go big or go home.

shift330 · 03-05-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

If you are going custom turbo for your 325, might as well find a way to work this turbo in.

Go big or go home.

Wonder how much lag it creats

sandyeggo325i · 03-05-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shift330

Wonder how much lag it creats

but just imagine when that kicks in......

khoda355 · 03-05-2008, 07:02 PM

i got 2 of them! do not even mess with me!

BoostedBMW · 03-05-2008, 07:15 PM

You can put a turbo on any engine or platform. Whether or not it will be worth your time and money at the end of the day is for you to decide. Just think though that you will need to build a custom exhaust manifold, downpipe, chargepipes, and engine management tuning. You will also need a turbo, FMIC, BOV, supporting fuel mods like injectors/fuel pump (are there any even available?). Then you will need to see if your drivetrain is up to spec to handle the new power.

From my own past experience turbocharging a NA car with a supposedly "bolt-on" kit, it ended up being a HUGE headache on top of costing an arm and a leg to get the car to run remotely close to stock.

I would just sell your car and buy something that suits your needs better, and that's coming from someone who has already traveled down that road.

shift330 · 03-05-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sandyeggo325i

but just imagine when that kicks in......

I think I'm going to get that turbo plus a big wing and a pepboys import muffler for my G37

shift330 · 03-05-2008, 07:22 PM

How about just adding nitrous? Has anyone here done that?

F32Fleet · 03-06-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

it's really hard deciding which thread of yours is worse; the 325 vs mustang one or this one.

short answer is NO, do a little search, lots of talk, but no action from aftermarket companies.

Soo True. It doesn't bode well for the youngin's around here.

T7R_Sky · 03-06-2008, 11:28 AM

Some garages will offer to make you a custom kit and program a piggy-back chip and reprogram for your car. The place i went to said they would do it for me for about 7g's (but i would need to supple the turbo exhaust manifold :P). So if you really want to do it, it can be done. Just gonna cost a bit... and have no warranty. So if anything breaks, you gotta pay to get it fixed.

montreal_bimmer · 03-06-2008, 11:29 AM

here is something you may consider... affordable too...

www.turbonator.com

just noticed that it is 50% off until march 15th.... act now

just4kickz · 03-06-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal_bimmer

here is something you may consider... affordable too...

www.turbonator.com

just noticed that it is 50% off until march 15th.... act now

lol... way to lead him the wrong direction

EHbavarian · 03-06-2008, 07:02 PM

another one..... this is like the 4th thread... come on ppl........

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