Turbo E46, Possible?

[gTkidrokin330]

okay guys,
I see mostly everyone that has FI, has a super charger on a E46 non-m or m.

Is there any company that makes a turbo for e46's? If not how possible is it, what kind of turbo would you have to custom? and whats the rough cost that i may be looking at if i was to take this on? My friend just dropped a turbo in his car, and god damn i love it (non bmw). It has inspired me lol

So whats your say on this?

[GodSendsDeath]

HPF is working on one as we speak, me my self am ready FI but waiting out to see what is all there for me to pick from. It wont be out for about a year for sure, but gives me more time to save more money and cash out my R1 that I want.

[AMv8(1day)]

Turbos are good for peak power but superchargers are going to give you that nice low end grunt. Whenever this turbo kit comes out I can garuntee you it'll cost more than a comparable supercharger just because they're pretty much the only ones with a turbo kit out for e46s.
I'm not bashing turbos or anything, I love'm but as far as E46s go, for the money superchargers are the way to go. And there are a good amount out right now helping to keep their prices competitive.
ASA, ESS, Technik, AA, VF engineering, etc.

[tylerc]

I hate to see when people say things like 'turbo's are only good for high rpm'. while yes, a huge hairdryer will only be good for high rpm, anyone driven the new 335 yet? so much torque, feels like a totally N/A engine. it is all about the proper sizing of a turbo, you can make it a torque monster (look at how a turbo diesil runs) or make a peaky laggy highstrung engine. turbo's also don't rely on a pully to make power, they use wasted exhaust energy, not the crankshaft energy that could be used to move the car.

[m3cabrio]

I hate to see when people say things like 'turbo's are only good for high rpm'. while yes, a huge hairdryer will only be good for high rpm, anyone driven the new 335 yet? so much torque, feels like a totally N/A engine.
No I havent , how is the power on them ?

[Mpower316]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8are4OVjE1A

HPF just made an incredible turbo for the E46 M3

[330i ZHP]

wow, just wow...i want

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[HPF Chris]

okay guys,
I see mostly everyone that has FI, has a super charger on a E46 non-m or m.

Is there any company that makes a turbo for e46's? If not how possible is it, what kind of turbo would you have to custom? and whats the rough cost that i may be looking at if i was to take this on? My friend just dropped a turbo in his car, and god damn i love it (non bmw). It has inspired me lol

So whats your say on this?

We make a kit for the E46 M3 currently. Our E46 non-M kits will be in development shortly. Here's a link to our turbo kit. http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/price/BMW/M3/HorsepowerFreaks/Turbos/Turbo_Kits/part/HPF_750

And it is indeed a torque and horsepower monster. We just added 40ft-lbs of torque over the graphs on our site with our new intake manifold.

Take care,
Chris.

[Ervin87]

We make a kit for the E46 M3 currently. Our E46 non-M kits will be in development shortly. Here's a link to our turbo kit. http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/price/BMW/M3/HorsepowerFreaks/Turbos/Turbo_Kits/part/HPF_750

And it is indeed a torque and horsepower monster. We just added 40ft-lbs of torque over the graphs on our site with our new intake manifold.

Take care,
Chris.

:thumbsup:

I have so much respect for you and your company.

Keep it up.

[ice330ci05]

We make a kit for the E46 M3 currently. Our E46 non-M kits will be in development shortly. Here's a link to our turbo kit. http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/price/BMW/M3/HorsepowerFreaks/Turbos/Turbo_Kits/part/HPF_750

And it is indeed a torque and horsepower monster. We just added 40ft-lbs of torque over the graphs on our site with our new intake manifold.

Take care,
Chris.

MAN there are lot of ppl out there waiting for that :excited: :bow: ......


KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

[Active Autowerke]

We have done a turbo kit on a E46 Non M. The car was actually in our booth this year at Bimmerfest. We just finished up our E46 M3 turbo project as well and that was a success.

[ice330ci05]

We have done a turbo kit on a E46 Non M. The car was actually in our booth this year at Bimmerfest. We just finished up our E46 M3 turbo project as well and that was a success.

you guys selling them?

[rmatt8748]

i think that most people see 750 hp and are scared away by it


i am


i'm fine with my stock m3 engine

[aggieE46]

That all depends on the size of the turbo. Pick the right turbo and you can have a very efficient powerband.

Turbos are good for peak power but superchargers are going to give you that nice low end grunt.

[hp99hp]

turbo is not possible on an e46...AA has one but its not fast...its actually really slow.

[Jaytizzle]

turbo is not possible on an e46...AA has one but its not fast...its actually really slow.

:hmm: I guess?? Did you ever sell your rims? Sorry for going off topic. As for the topic....it is possible. HPF and AA!! THe right tuning...you are good to go!

[gTkidrokin330]

so if i did anything id be better off going with a supercharger?

[aggieE46]

What fact-based statement lead you to that conclusion?

One of the "pros" of supercharging is that you can buy an off-the-shelf kit right now, and get a lot of tech support. At the moment, no one is making an affordable turbo kit for non-Ms... or Ms for that matter. Keep in mind I said affordable.

After reading what I just wrote... yes, you'd probably be better off with a S/C, unless you want to do a lot of custom fab and tuning.

so if i did anything id be better off going with a supercharger?

[hp99hp]

:hmm: I guess?? Did you ever sell your rims? Sorry for going off topic. As for the topic....it is possible. HPF and AA!! THe right tuning...you are good to go!


LOL I'm just playing around haha just teasing the AA folks. :craig: :rofl: No I didn't sell my rims. So in light of that:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=447200&page=4

I rode in Vik's car (AA turbo) Its not fun fast its scary fast.:thumbsup: