T3 type turbo

[LimitlessTI]

I have been reading on 42club and around here alot lately about turbo builds and it really apeals to me more than just a plain jane engine swap. I found this t3 style turbo and the specs seem inspressive as well as the internal waste guage. What do you guys think about it? RIght now this is mearly searching for parts and pricing out but hopefully it will be done before the summer is over if i can gather up the cash.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-TU...spagenameZWDVW

[BMW_Hatchback]

Getting my popcorn ready. That looks like quality merchandise, but there is always negative speculation on inexpensive turbo parts. For that price I don't think it should hurt much. I plan on doing a turbo build pretty soon, so I will be checking in to see how it goes if you decide to do it.

[BMW_Hatchback]

Can you refer me to the m42club turbo link? to comfort my laziness

[Bobbak]

im planning the same thing as well im sure we all have m42's right?

we should share some thoughts and get the ball rolling on this project.

[BMW_Hatchback]

I am down, especially if the turbos are that cheap. Don't care if they blow fast, I just need to get my foot in the door at least.

[thesk8nmidget]

i have pondered doing a turbo build myself but i plan on getting a nice little e30 318 to daily drive while the project goes on

[BMW_Hatchback]

I don't think it would take me long to get it done, its just getting it all together.

[thesk8nmidget]

well unless you are going to spend some pretty god money or are very good with a welder the exhaust manifold is a BIOOOTCH

[Bobbak]

im decent at mig welding are there any specfications on the manifold

[BMW_Hatchback]

why did the guy on m42 club take down his diy

[REDIS]

have fun. say good bye to your car and 5 years of your life.

[thesk8nmidget]

Originally Posted by BMW_Hatchback

why did the guy on m42 club take down his diy

people were trash talking him and stating that it wouldnt work. they were saying he was just making up numbers pretty much.

if you pm him he should still help you out

[LimitlessTI]

Originally Posted by REDIS

have fun. say good bye to your car and 5 years of your life.

Why do you say this? The M42 seems like it was destined for a nice turbo build. And in my defense I have read Corky Bells' book on turbo charging in and out serveral times so i have a pretty good idea on what i'm looking for.

[LimitlessTI]

I've seen plenty of Turbo m42'ed e30's around but less than a handfull of turbo'ed Ti's. Just more incentive to do it. If i am able to scrounge up the cash before this summer is out I will do a full write-up on it with plenty of pics. If not then it will be a good winter project.

[gimp]

I did a homemade turbo once (on my 1999 Hyundai Accent), it's harder and costs more than you think...

With that in mind, I've still considered doing it again on the ti.

With the last setup, I made everything - the manifold, the intercooler pipes, the new throttle body setup, everything. If I had my way on the ti, I'd at least try to source a manifold, as that's really the hardest part to get right.

Here's the new owner driving it.
http://teamziptie.com/misc/06-03-07%...Cumberland.wmv