Turbocharged 525i
10-30-2008, 12:04 AM
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I've been posting on several threads about this but can't seem to get an answer so I started a new thread.
Has anyone tried turbocharging their 525i? Any write ups/reviews/dynos... is it even worth it? The engine bay seems a little tight yes, but Im sure two tiny turbos would work somehow?
Can't find any Youtube videos or common threads on this subject either. Someone point me in the right direction or link!
Has anyone tried turbocharging their 525i? Any write ups/reviews/dynos... is it even worth it? The engine bay seems a little tight yes, but Im sure two tiny turbos would work somehow?
Can't find any Youtube videos or common threads on this subject either. Someone point me in the right direction or link!
10-30-2008, 06:40 AM
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Maybe this: http://www.ststurbo.com/ if you want to be a guinea pig.
They have universal turbo (new system not like any turbo) for any car.
They have universal turbo (new system not like any turbo) for any car.
10-30-2008, 11:59 AM
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WOW so nobody has even attempted to turbocharge their 525??? hmmmm... well I guess it makes sense because you figure they bought the 525 to be more fuel efficient, plus if they were going to spend that kind of money on a turbo kit they might've just gotten a 530 - 550... Haha great! I just answered my own question. lol 
But for someone who's had their 525 for awhile, wouldn't they have gotten tired of the lack of power down the road? That's where im at right now! I could use a an extra 100 bhp
But for someone who's had their 525 for awhile, wouldn't they have gotten tired of the lack of power down the road? That's where im at right now! I could use a an extra 100 bhp
10-30-2008, 12:02 PM
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The prices I see 545i at now....Seriously been trying to sell my car and get one. NO POINT in getting it turboed unless its a good price. Plus theres sooooo many problems with them. However...if you could put a 535i turbo in that was junked...id say go for it.
10-30-2008, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Senza007' post='707874' date='Oct 30 2008, 03:02 PM
The prices I see 545i at now....Seriously been trying to sell my car and get one. NO POINT in getting it turboed unless its a good price. Plus theres sooooo many problems with them. However...if you could put a 535i turbo in that was junked...id say go for it.
I agree with you on the part about the 545s being more affordable now, but im merely asking for someone who wants to upgrade what they already have without selling and buying a new 5er.
I have good friends that own a turbo charged shop called (www.SpeedForceracing.com) which is who I do marketing and design work for, so I'm positive that I can get a great price on a kit just paying for parts alone and free labor on fabrication. I just want to see what kinds of set-ups have ALREADY been made and what kinds of numbers are being put out, but if none..I might be the guniea pig here.
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='707870' date='Oct 30 2008, 03:59 PM
WOW so nobody has even attempted to turbocharge their 525??? hmmmm... well I guess it makes sense because you figure they bought the 525 to be more fuel efficient, plus if they were going to spend that kind of money on a turbo kit they might've just gotten a 530 - 550... Haha great! I just answered my own question. lol
But for someone who's had their 525 for awhile, wouldn't they have gotten tired of the lack of power down the road? That's where im at right now!
LOL... could use any hp right now.. give me 20 ill be happy... but ill tell you ill be above 360 hp with my new one coming 
But for someone who's had their 525 for awhile, wouldn't they have gotten tired of the lack of power down the road? That's where im at right now!
I could use a an extra 100 bhp
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='707989' date='Oct 30 2008, 06:04 PM
LOL... could use any hp right now.. give me 20 ill be happy... but ill tell you ill be above 360 hp with my new one coming
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