Turbo X5

Lambeau · #1 06-13-2006, 06:11 PM

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

Aimster · #2 06-13-2006, 06:47 PM

will it be faster than a 4.4?

Lambeau · #3 06-13-2006, 06:57 PM

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.

NOC · #4 06-13-2006, 07:35 PM

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

Aimster · #5 06-13-2006, 07:43 PM

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?

JayX5 · #6 06-13-2006, 08:27 PM

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.

surreal · #7 06-13-2006, 09:02 PM

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

Estroil 4.8is · #8 06-13-2006, 09:48 PM

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

HamannE53 · #9 06-14-2006, 01:49 AM

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?

asawadude · #10 06-14-2006, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HamannE53

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?

There's an active member who has an ESS supercharger on his 4.6is. Pull up some of his old posts - he has some detailed information.

ESS4.6is