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Old 06-13-2006, 06:11 PM
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Has anyone done any research on a turbo for a 3.0 X5? Here's a source I found with many different options...

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...ormance/Turbos
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will it be faster than a 4.4?
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Old 06-13-2006, 06:57 PM
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I'm sure it would be depending on what stage turbo you go with. At some point though an upgrade of internal engine parts would be required. Anyone here have a turbo X5??? If not, I may be the first!!! I'll research it.
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You will need to upgrade a lot of engine parts as well, I think. It would be interesting to see how many more ponnies the turbo gets you
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wouldnt it be wiser to just buy a 4.4 and sell the 3.0?

4.4 is much faster than the 3.0.

How much is a turbo going to cost w/ installation?
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But other things come into play such as 4.4 gets worse gas mileage unless you get the 04+.

But yeah my friend's 330ci was turbo'd and it was a beast. Imagine turboing the 3.0 on the x5.
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Can you only turbo a 3.0...or can you turbo a 4.4 or even a 4.8?

And are turbo kits on the link reliable?....lots more research to do i geuss
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I owned a 600hp 300zx years ago. Turbos are a very tough custom install if you want it done correctly. Lots of custom plumbing, waste gates, intercoolers, Blow-off Valves, bigger injectors,Boost controller etc.. Even when installed getting the right A/F and making the engine strong enough to hold the boost will cost mula $$$. You'd be better off getting a supercharger, they are more reliable and easier to set-up and upgrade. Just my 2 cents
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thank you silver 5....you dont understand what i was on the phone about to do...charger it is....
B.T.W does anyone know if the ESS charger kit comes intercooled/ can you intercool it?
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Originally Posted by Lambeau
Has anyone done any research on a turbo for a 3.0 X5? Here's a source I found with many different options...

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...ormance/Turbos
Ok I`m probably going to look really thick here but doesnt the X5 3 already have a turbo? Are you talking about an upgrade turbo here?

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Just answered my own question, yes it does already have one.. here:http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...40&hg=11&fg=50
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