Install Turbo Charger for E46
- Thread starter Phua
- Start date
Re: Install Turbo Charger for E46
I haven't check forum for some time and nice to know someone is actually doing FI on a beemer locally. For some time I have done lots of readup on TC and was figuring how to do it on my E36 4 ports. Doesn't seem to be able to get a 4 - 1 exhaust manifold except go the customed route.
Some of the points brought up are valid especially RHD. The steering column is about 2 inches away from the exhaust and that can be tricky to try and squeeze in a high temperature piece. My compression is 9.5:1 and pre-detonation would have been a problem if exceed 0.5 bar especially in our hot ambience temperature. You seriously need to beef up all cooling options.
Some other consideration is engine life span, expecting to wear down quite fast if maintenance is not up to par. Buy barrel of engine oil and change them every 2000 - 3000 clicks if you track. If you are on 4 port, your exhaust configuration would have been 4:2:1. Converting to TC requires a 4:1 which will sacrify some low end torque.
More air also means more fuel and fuel pump and injectors must be matching. Lastly, you will need a piggyback of sort to overide the stock air-fuel ratio and timing - re-map. The final bock down factor for my project is - LTA... their conditions is simply impossible despite submitting detailed plans and specs. It's gonna be costly to run and maintain with the risk of having your car compounded.
Maybe I really don't know enough about TC that's why I have my apprehension. Kindly keep us updated on progress.
I haven't check forum for some time and nice to know someone is actually doing FI on a beemer locally. For some time I have done lots of readup on TC and was figuring how to do it on my E36 4 ports. Doesn't seem to be able to get a 4 - 1 exhaust manifold except go the customed route.
Some of the points brought up are valid especially RHD. The steering column is about 2 inches away from the exhaust and that can be tricky to try and squeeze in a high temperature piece. My compression is 9.5:1 and pre-detonation would have been a problem if exceed 0.5 bar especially in our hot ambience temperature. You seriously need to beef up all cooling options.
Some other consideration is engine life span, expecting to wear down quite fast if maintenance is not up to par. Buy barrel of engine oil and change them every 2000 - 3000 clicks if you track. If you are on 4 port, your exhaust configuration would have been 4:2:1. Converting to TC requires a 4:1 which will sacrify some low end torque.
More air also means more fuel and fuel pump and injectors must be matching. Lastly, you will need a piggyback of sort to overide the stock air-fuel ratio and timing - re-map. The final bock down factor for my project is - LTA... their conditions is simply impossible despite submitting detailed plans and specs. It's gonna be costly to run and maintain with the risk of having your car compounded.
Maybe I really don't know enough about TC that's why I have my apprehension. Kindly keep us updated on progress.
yendo_song
Well-Known Member
Re: Install Turbo Charger for E46
bro..it means "In My Humble Opinion"..cheers
bro..it means "In My Humble Opinion"..cheers
Re: Install Turbo Charger for E46
Hi all, yesterday evening i went to one workshop in bt. batok. Saw one E46 TURBOCHARGE with front mount intercooler. Even change to forge pistons. Can go for high boost. Stock engine can boost 0.5 to 0.6 bar with stock ECU. Have to add two more injectors. Great different with strong pulling
G-force and engine do not roar at high rpm. Anyboby here done that?
Hi all, yesterday evening i went to one workshop in bt. batok. Saw one E46 TURBOCHARGE with front mount intercooler. Even change to forge pistons. Can go for high boost. Stock engine can boost 0.5 to 0.6 bar with stock ECU. Have to add two more injectors. Great different with strong pulling
G-force and engine do not roar at high rpm. Anyboby here done that?
Re: Install Turbo Charger for E46
GTR. do not go there. They quote you with big parang. Quoted $6k. Damm expensive. How much a turbine like TD04, intercooler and pipings cost only? Dont tell me labour cost $4k to $5K. Heard from a friend said they are not honest enough. take ur money n roll first n take time to do ur car. But their set up is quite impressive. Anyone know where is the best place to do custom manifold and pipings?
Basiclly its very simple, only need to figure where to do at resonable price.
GTR. do not go there. They quote you with big parang. Quoted $6k. Damm expensive. How much a turbine like TD04, intercooler and pipings cost only? Dont tell me labour cost $4k to $5K. Heard from a friend said they are not honest enough. take ur money n roll first n take time to do ur car. But their set up is quite impressive. Anyone know where is the best place to do custom manifold and pipings?
Basiclly its very simple, only need to figure where to do at resonable price.
