Turbo?

[23 lax]

Anyone know anything about bolt on turbo kits for 1988 325i ?

 

[budhall088]

I don't think I've ever seen any. It would definitely be awesome, but it would definitely be expensive. I've been thinking a lot about how sick even my 318 would be if I turbo'd it.

 

[B M W]

Theres a possibility that Dinan makes one. Im in a hurry so I cant confirm that.

 

[bad ass v-dub]

Bud, that would be awsome, but youd have to drop the compression, as for 23 lax I haven't seen turbo kits, but I have seen supercharger kits for it.

 

[budhall088]

What's the stock compression v-dub? I don't have any info handy at the moment...I'm a noob...

 

[bad ass v-dub]

10.0:1

 

[B M W]

You dont NEEd to drop compression. The compression isnt even as bad as e36 M's. You can do more of a "bolt-on" kit. Get a good shop to do this for you, but the main thing you need is good SOFTWARE! Really you dont need to do internal engine work as long as you keep the boost moderate for a BMW. This means probably nothign higher than 5.5 psi and maybe 6.5 psi if you have aftercooler components.

I thoguht I remembered seeing a 88 325 Turbo and I thoguth I remembered Dinan. Its been awhile since ive seen it maybe.

As far as kits go you need to find a big forced induction BMW specialist shop in your area. There are a few here in the SoCal area but you are in VA. Contact your local shop and they may be able to fabricate one for you.

 

[Ben]

http://www.bmw2002.com/

click on e30 performance and e30 engine and go to the second page.
a little on the expensive side though......

 

[epj3]

Tons of turbo e30's out there. Dinan is a waste of time and money for any car older than 5 years old.

http://www.turbochargingdynamics.com/