330i n53 engine can it run a turbo?

essex_lad · 10-05-2013, 01:14 PM

so just a quick question a friend of my is running a turbo in his e46 330i with standard internals and it got me thinking would I get away with it on my n53 engine with low boost pressure, can it handle the compression as it is the base for the n54 engine?

essex_lad · 10-05-2013, 04:46 PM

bump

Deep_Blue · 10-05-2013, 05:15 PM

a million times cheaper to buy a 335 or swap in an n54 if buying a 335 is cost prohibitive in the UK. Your tuning potential with an n54 will be far better than a custom turbo for a 330 motor.

Eddien123 · 10-05-2013, 06:01 PM

You'd spend close to 10k which is way bigger of a price gab than the 330 to 335

Spensaur · 10-05-2013, 06:33 PM

As long as you have money, anything is possible

deathbunny · 10-05-2013, 09:40 PM

Isn't the block made out of lighter / weaker metal in the 330? You would be better off digging your self a hole in the yard and go throw 10k in it and call it a day. At least that way your car will still have resale value and your only out the 10k. Turning a non turbo car into a turbo car is a big and expensive job especially to do it right. Doesn't make sense to do when you can just buy the 335 and be done with it.

essex_lad · 10-06-2013, 02:56 AM

it would never cost me anywhere near 10k for that money I could fit an m3 v8 and twin turbo it. I can do this for less than 1500 as I done it on a friends car before, I just need to know can the pistons take the compression? if fitting an n54 was cheaper then I would do it, remember doing that you need a lot more than just the engine. I already have a t4 and t23 turbo so if I can use the same block and internals all I have to do is fab some parts, intercooler and remap.

Saintor · 10-06-2013, 07:27 AM

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I could fit an m3 v8 and twin turbo it. I can do this for less than 1500 as I done it on a friends car before

Come on... just the cost of hardware would be much more than this even if you are talking GBP.

I guess that it can take a turbo, playing in the design safety margins, but the real question IMO is how much boost? 12psi? 18? 20?

I would check with what was done at tuners.

3s4u2 · 10-06-2013, 09:30 AM

No! and don't go out and buy a 335 either, just jump to the M3, M5, or M6 enjoy it for a while, then start modifying...

essex_lad · 10-06-2013, 10:31 AM

my insurance is too expensive on anything like that hence whey I havnt got one.

saintor I can get a full turbo kit for £900. Im not the sort of person to pay full wack for everything and get mugged off. I would be able to do this for a very good price. I done a twin turbo on my 350z, forged pistons etc and I done it all for less than £2400 with all new parts. Just need to hunt around and get your hands dirty.

Your correct the max boost is what I need to know.

I converted my 325 to 330 for £500 when other companies charge £1300.

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essex_lad Banned 107 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E92 Msport N53 Stage 2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	it would never cost me anywhere near 10k for that money I could fit an m3 v8 and twin turbo it. I can do this for less than 1500 as I done it on a friends car before, I just need to know can the pistons take the compression? if fitting an n54 was cheaper then I would do it, remember doing that you need a lot more than just the engine. I already have a t4 and t23 turbo so if I can use the same block and internals all I have to do is fab some parts, intercooler and remap. Last edited by essex_lad; 10-06-2013 at 03:04 AM..
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essex_lad Banned 107 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E92 Msport N53 Stage 2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	my insurance is too expensive on anything like that hence whey I havnt got one. saintor I can get a full turbo kit for £900. Im not the sort of person to pay full wack for everything and get mugged off. I would be able to do this for a very good price. I done a twin turbo on my 350z, forged pistons etc and I done it all for less than £2400 with all new parts. Just need to hunt around and get your hands dirty. Your correct the max boost is what I need to know. I converted my 325 to 330 for £500 when other companies charge £1300.
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