S38b36 turbo

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e30 Alpina B6 3.5
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S38b36 turbo

Post by e30 Alpina B6 3.5 »

Hello big six friends.
I bought a 1991 s38 b36 m5 motor and tranny. I want turbo it. Any advise on this motor?
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Yes. Lube up. :pimp:
marc79euro645
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Should be a killer motor.
good luck!
e30 Alpina B6 3.5
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Ken H. wrote:Yes. Lube up. :pimp:
Like KY jelly....
marc79euro645 wrote:Should be a killer motor.
good luck!
Thanks....
It is going into a e30 m3 with a Hartge H35-24 oil pan.
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Post up some pics as it progresses.
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Would love to see this build :)
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Philo wrote:Would love to see this build :)
I will post pics. I don’t have photobucket and flicker any more. They want to charge for my pics. Any other site I can post pics?

Thanks.
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I'll be following this as I'm tempted to turbo mine as well. Is the engine already in the e30? I not, I'd focus on that hurdle first then see what kind of room you have left...it won't be much.
e30 Alpina B6 3.5
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I have ben ordering turbo parts for the s38. I do have a PPF turbo manifold. I need to modify Hartge H35-24 oil pan for oil return. No the motor is not in my red e30 m3. There is room for turbo install.
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Any updates ? Where's the pics !!
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This where I been posting on. I also posting on E30 HartgeWorld.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/244438053 ... rce=result
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Couldn't find a site called E30 Hartge World, can you post a link please.

Thx.
e30 Alpina B6 3.5
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You have to be a member to the site. Ask for a request from me to invite you.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/460039980 ... nt_mention
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My advice would be to make sure you get the best tuning available. Use a good stand alone engine management that your tuner is experienced with. These motors are hard to find and not cheap, a tune can make or break a engine. I would also do forged connecting rods and pistons so you can turn it up safely. Excited to see what you do, good luck!
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:popcorn:
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I wish the OP would update this thread with progress, that E30 FB site sucks donkey b*lls.., from a navigational standpoint that is.
e30 Alpina B6 3.5
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Sorry guys. I have not posted pics on photo bucket and flicker for years. I only place I been up dating on is Facebook BMW e30 s38 swap group.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/228114781 ... rce=result
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howelll wrote: Jan 25, 2021 10:07 PM My advice would be to make sure you get the best tuning available. Use a good stand alone engine management that your tuner is experienced with. These motors are hard to find and not cheap, a tune can make or break a engine. I would also do forged connecting rods and pistons so you can turn it up safely. Excited to see what you do, good luck!
Thanks for your advice...,
I’m going to use mega squirt II. I have to look into who can tune professionally. I was only planning to boost low for now.
https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=6 ... &source=48
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Here is a link on R3VLimited forum.
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/ ... 38-turbo-h
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