BMW "garret" turbo upgrade, for around $400.00

[@AgentPipapo]

Good explaining about the chinese trick to find something reliable. But i have something to ad here. A good and reliable turbo is balanced. Otherwise the turbine is going to have vibrations and is going to wobble and this is whats causing wear. I would recommend to buy a good chinese turbo and get it to the next turboshop just for balancing. If its allready balanced you usually can see some drilling marks on the compressorwheel.

[@xiphoid8782]

Hello , i bought the turbo upgrade but it it doesn't fit n63tu 2016 650i CG i think at 2016 year BMW changed the turbos

[@santex7734]

any problems after 2 years?

[@Glennfix]

Still good, about 40,000 miles on them.

[@santex7734]

@@Glennfixwow that’s awesome, did you need to get a retune or were they good to go out of the box?

[@Glennfix]

No, I did not get a retune. They are not that much bigger. The computer will adjust itself that much.@@santex7734

[@maximilianlindner]

I found them as well and wasn’t sure if they meet my expectations. Would you recommend a good friend buying and installing them? Is there a noticeable power increase? Thanks for sharing your expertise :)

[@denverdenver6569]

Wouldn’t it be better to get the same design wheel?

[@timpobega7951]

i bought the same cartridge for my 330d (bigger fins, not cut on half every second one) its the same as yours. The question is do i need to optimize the ecu to make it work? because i actually lost some power with that cartridge (i did not touch the ecu after instaling that turbo) and the power should be higher than before. btw that is a great video man.

[@Glennfix]

Depending on the year the ecu will adjust it self for miner upgrades. The diesel may be different, I am not to familiar with BMW diesel. I have a Dodge Cummins I put compound turbos on it and you at least need a boost fooler. With a boost fooler it will trick the ecu in adding more fuel. I have videos on the Dodge compounds. Fuel = boost = power, you need enough fuel to spin the turbo.

[@timpobega7951]

@@Glennfixthanks for your fast reply. I will definitely chip tune my car an we’ll see what next. is your car chip tuned? is this turbo cartidge still working? how many miles?

[@Glennfix]

I did not chip it. I did the turbos about 90,000 drove it till 140,000and sold it. No problems. I picked up a 2014 750li wrecked with 58,000 repaired it and I using it as a daily driver.

[@justliving4todaywishing4]

Hello really need to know what tool did u use to get that exhaust clamp bolt off its so tight Glenn having major problems?

[@Glennfix]

It is in a very tight space! I used a long box wrench. One side is easier to get off, remove that one first.

[@justliving4todaywishing4]

@@Glennfix thank you

[@justliving4todaywishing4]

Glen I tried using a box wrench not sure if it's the right one is there a way for you to show me the right box wrench in a link from KZbin or something it will be very appreciated glenn

[@Glennfix]

@@justliving4todaywishing4 It is just a standard wrench. Someone may have taking it off before. You have to be careful how you put it back on so you can get to the bolt the next time. You just have to keep trying if some one put it on it has to come off. . It is just a puzzle of how to get it off. See if you can take something else loose so you can get to it.

[@Q35401]

@@Glennfix I know exactly what you're talking about. Im doing mines now, and whoever put it on last has the bolt facing backwards towards to cats... smh

[@ronaldcabrera8562]

Is That like stage 1 turbo or stage 0+ ? You think is better than stock for 600+ hp?

[@Glennfix]

It is just a little above stock, just a upgrade. Nothing radical

[@JSpool1]

I think a tune would open them up. These seem to be upgrades like a stage 1. Hence the 11 wheel or so bullet wheel. Any turbo upgrade requieres a tune to see where they peak now. A custom one where you can datalog and a tuner can see what’s going on boost wise

[@berettapapiii191]

Will it work for s63 2013?

[@Glennfix]

I think the turbo is different but it will work the same.

[@warpspeedracer]

Just changed my alternator and my belts and found your video for the turbo itself. Man I probably should have done this and the oil return lines while I was in there. How are the turbos holding up after a year?

[@Glennfix]

working good

[@wrongwheeldrivetsi]

Still working well?

[@Glennfix]

Still working good.

[@gdouttuner]

How’s the turbo after a year?

[@Glennfix]

Still working good

[@JVanderMolen7]

Did you notice any performance bump?

[@Glennfix]

Yes, not a lot but I could tell the difference.

[@JVanderMolen7]

@@Glennfix good to know! Ordered mine today actually! Still all good no problems?

[@Glennfix]

Still works good

[@OBrianJones]

How are they holding up?

[@Glennfix]

Still working good.

[@gmoneysongoku]

Where did u get them ?

[@Glennfix]

I got them on Ebay.

[@gmoneysongoku]

Any particular supplier ?see a couple but with no reviews

[@Glennfix]

I for get the one I got it from.

[@gmoneysongoku]

Ok thx - likely give it a shot - have you by chance heard of anyone trying to cool that hot vee area as they refer to it . Say venting the hood or anything of that nature - many says it’s the culprit of burning up the oil and the valve seals going out prematurely

[@Glennfix]

No but I would like to know how to cool it. Turbos get hot, especially when you run them hard. They say the new hot vees don't have that problem, I am not sure what they dii to fix it.

[@denalidriven1574]

What was your butt dyno you think 20-25whp?

[@Glennfix]

Maybe about that.

[@marcusscott8268]

How much extra horse Power you get with the upgrade you think

[@Glennfix]

I am not sure, not a lot it is just a mild upgrade

[@hazetrinity66]

Fkn'a 🫡🤙