Can you turbo a stock M54?
The correct answer is ZERO psi. You can not add any amount of boost and expect any sort of reliability from the car if you are expecting the stock DME to adapt. You will need a tune at a minimum, possibly injectors.
Does a BMW 330ci have a turbo?
The 2017 330i is a sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that replaces last year’s 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder 328i. It’s part of the lightweight, low-friction modular engine family that also spawned the turbocharged inline-six in the new 340i.
Which e46 engine is best for turbo?
The M54B30 is probably your best option for boost. A few people on here have been doing it with good results around 15 PSI.
Can you put a turbo on an e46?
All E46s (including the M3) are naturally-aspirated from the factory. Yes, it’s possible to add a turbo, and many have done it. Many build threads here on E46F. Besides nitrous, forced induction (turbo or supercharging) is really the only way to get a worthwhile power bump from an M54.
Does M54 have forged internals?
No.. the pistons on your M54B30 engine are cast. The connecting rods and the crankshaft are forged though.
How much horsepower can the M54 handle?
The BMW M54 engine first hit markets in 2000. It’s available in 2.2L, 2.5L, and 3.0L variants that offer 170-228 horsepower.
How much HP does a 330CI have?
The BMW 330Ci offered a standard powertrain of a six-cylinder inline 3.0-liter engine with 225 horsepower, with an option for an engine with 235 horsepower. Compression of the standard engine was 10.2:1, with a bore of 3.31 inches and a stroke of 3.53 inches.
What models had the M54 engine?
The BMW M54 is a naturally aspirated straight-6 petrol engine produced from 2000 to 2006. It was released in the E53 X5 and is the replacement for the M52 engine. The S54 is the equivalent high performance engine, used in the E46 M3, the Z3 M Coupé/Roadster and the E85/E86 Z4 M.
How big is a gt35 turbo?
| Compressor Inlet Size(intake) | 4 inch (103.5mm) |
|---|---|
| * Trim: | 57 |
| * Inducer Diameter: | 61.5mm |
| * Exducer Diameter: | 81.5mm |
| * A/R: | 0.7 |
Will E46 M3 convertible go up in value?
Are E46 M3’s Going up in value? Yes, the BMW E46 M3 is already appreciating in value and will continue to do so. If history is any indicator of this, look at the BMW E30 325is, a car with similarly high production volumes that is beginning to rapidly increase in value.
Is there a turbo kit for the BMW E46?
The only bolt-on, plug-and-play turbo kit available for the non-M E46 is the Technique Tuning kit. If money were no option, I’d probably go with a supercharger. I mean… they’ve been proven fairly reliable and make butt loads of horsepower.
Are there any turbo kits on the market?
Hundreds of these turbo kits are in use around the world. We stand by what we sell and this is the only kit on the market with engine reliability modifications strong enough for the power the kit quotes as standard.
What do you need for a BMW turbo kit?
Customers that buy this product are able to park their car up, fit the kit and go straight to the dyno for a tune. The kit itself comes with everything you need bar a few nuts, bolts, a few lengths of vacuum pipe and an AFR gauge. Hundreds of these turbo kits are in use around the world.