<![CDATA[E28 535i turbo build.]]>So, I'm pulling my motor this fall shortly after this October 20th meet. Figure I'd look into a turbo build.

Here's my list so far, I'm slowly piecing this together, its my first boosted build, so any input would be appreciated.

Parts to get:

B35 head

Turbo

custom exhaust manifold (Skunks speed shop can weld me up a good one for cheaper then I can buy)

plated off intake, with a reverse entry so it doesn't go over the block.

65lb injectors

megasquirt II

MSD 6a

intercooler+ piping.

walbro 255l fuel pump

(If I'm missing something, or any suggestions, lmk!)

Hoping this can be done for less then a turbo kit. Because TCD's turbo kit is $3800, and a gain of 50hp. Not worth it in my opinion.

Anything I'm missing?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/845/e28-535i-turbo-build.RSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:31 GMTMon, 01 Oct 2012 03:09:15 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:08:50 GMT]]>Here is Willis' Build that I keep talking about=D http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?p=906922#post906922

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10535https://wibimmers.com/post/10535Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:08:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:34:19 GMT]]>DIYPNP is alright, if you know what you're doing. Alot of performance shops hate megasquirt, just a heads up. But good shit dude. Also, a HX40, is way to big for your M20. I'm pretty sure the M30 would have a hard time spooling it. Unless you go an entirely built motor. Which is big bucks. My build is on the bench at the moment. A few things came up sadly.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10504https://wibimmers.com/post/10504Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:34:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:19:54 GMT]]>i bought my DIYPNP for my turbo build rainey. and found a hx40 for sale for 200$... two of them actually. trying to pick it up asap. You should help me sell my rims so i can buy more goods!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10496https://wibimmers.com/post/10496Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:19:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:25:39 GMT]]>No problem. I have also never turboed a car. I am interested in doing it though. I found this link very useful. I know its different engine, but its well worth the read.

www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74816

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10354https://wibimmers.com/post/10354Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:25:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:19:28 GMT]]>Thanks Sir, sorry for all the miscategorized posts

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10352https://wibimmers.com/post/10352Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:19:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:13:51 GMT]]>Moved to members BMW.

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tsweers89 said:

No i just make these things up LoL. When john moliter was talking about me knowing a guy in m30 turbos besides my own he was talking about Todd owner of TCD. He is a good friend of mine and use to live in Milwaukee up till about a year ago. So yes I am very familiar with his set up and car. Also he doesnt even have a m30 anymore and hasn't had one in over a year. He now swapped in a LSX single turbo into his e28.

Didn't know, I was only verifying, because their webpage said differently. But thank you.

Blaine0002 said:

You're telling that to someone with no welding or balancing experiance/ tools ;)

I can balance pretty well on my left foot though.. :cool:🆒

Lol, Any shop can cut off one end, and put on a diffferent end. It's not too hard.

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Brian said:

Drive shafts are super easy to make.

You're telling that to someone with no welding or balancing experiance/ tools ;)

I can balance pretty well on my left foot though.. :cool:🆒

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Brian said:

You sure? TCD's turbo 535i has an auto, unless they haven't updated their website. I plan on switching to a getrag 265 here eventually.

No i just make these things up LoL. When john moliter was talking about me knowing a guy in m30 turbos besides my own he was talking about Todd owner of TCD. He is a good friend of mine and use to live in Milwaukee up till about a year ago. So yes I am very familiar with his set up and car. Also he doesnt even have a m30 anymore and hasn't had one in over a year. He now swapped in a LSX single turbo into his e28.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10326https://wibimmers.com/post/10326Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:14:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:10:50 GMT]]>Drive shafts are super easy to make.

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mystere30 said:

getrag 260 ;)

If a g260 would mate, wouldnt a ZF from a later e36?

Much stronger transmission anyways... but you have to worry about a custom driveshaft at that point :(

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10323https://wibimmers.com/post/10323Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:44:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:09:15 GMT]]>You sure? TCD's turbo 535i has an auto, unless they haven't updated their website. I plan on switching to a getrag 265 here eventually.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10322https://wibimmers.com/post/10322Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:09:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:35:59 GMT]]>Piecing together a kit is going to be a pain in the ass. Good luck. Keep track of how much you spend. Id like to know and what it puts down on the dyno. Also make sure you get a 2500 stall converter or its going to be pretty pointless with yout factory auto. Just to clarify todd(tcd) broke 2 auto trans before he swapped to a manual.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10321https://wibimmers.com/post/10321Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:35:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:56:48 GMT]]>Just put my down payment on a freshly powder coated Holset HX35R.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/9998https://wibimmers.com/post/9998Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:56:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:13:16 GMT]]>

Ryan... said:

The best turbo kit/setup I can think of is a stock WRX. I know of a silver one for sale with a sweet ricer BOV ;)

Sold! Does it come with the V4 engine? and the 8 speed transmission? :)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/9969https://wibimmers.com/post/9969Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:13:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:17:14 GMT]]>The best turbo kit/setup I can think of is a stock WRX. I know of a silver one for sale with a sweet ricer BOV ;)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/9963https://wibimmers.com/post/9963Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:17:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:14:29 GMT]]>Pussy :P

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mystere30 said:

getrag 260 ;)

I actually may keep my auto tranny sadly. TCD has one thats pushing close to 400HP on the same tranny as mine. So I may just keep mine, till I can find a getrag 265...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/9959https://wibimmers.com/post/9959Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:13:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E28 535i turbo build. on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:50:30 GMT]]>getrag 260 ;)

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