E46 "Ebay" Turbo Install + Oil and Coolant Routing |

[@nuisance_carl]

UPDATE: 3:40 If you plan to run this manifold, please also watch the video linked in the description! I made some modifications as recommended by those who have run this manifold.

[@TheMeginieks]

Shouldn't exhoust monifold be upside down?

[@nuisance_carl]

@@TheMeginieks As in top mount configuration? No, this is a bottom mount manifold. Some have used it as a top mount but it requires some modifications

[@jhye5286]

@@nuisance_carl what type of mods dose it require

[@nuisance_carl]

@@jhye5286 Check the link in the description

[@joemiller4849]

What modifications need to be made to run it as a top Mount?

[@dan1906]

Pro tip: for anyone considering this approach, thread lock that nut inside the oil pan for the return line. If it ever backed off you have no access short of pulling the pan. Not a small job when in the car. 👍

[@nuisance_carl]

Thank you for pointing that out! I definitely wish I put on some loctite. I’m even considering redoing the drain to try and have it higher (and welded)

[@yuno3364]

Pro tip for you ebay kit users, you are not required to run the coolant lines. They help mostly for cutting the car off without a turbo timer. If you sit in your car and let the turbo cool down before cutting it off you will be fine. Been doing that for years without issues.

[@nuisance_carl]

Yup, I'm actually currently in the process of deleting my turbo water lines. Pretty sure it was contributing to my car running too hot for comfort.

[@RoleyChiu]

you sir, have a new subscriber! thanks for your content. helping all of us who are considering our own turbo builds.

[@nuisance_carl]

Thanks! 🙌

[@martymassacre]

Awesome build bro, can’t wait to see how much boost you’ll run

[@nuisance_carl]

Thanks!

[@ptrades800]

Just found your channel. Cant wait to see how it turns out! I'll be on the turbo m54 list early next year. Everyone that had done it seems to enjoy it to the fullest. Should be fun. Keep it up man!

[@nuisance_carl]

Thanks, and likewise!

[@yuno3364]

Sorry for 2 comments back to back, I never really gave it much thought about the oil drain for e36 turbo kits. But when I see the setup wow your AN adapters were basically touching on their own! Obviously the best solution is just a top mount setup, but I would be interested in seeing how a scavenge pump would work on this setup too... Also: Remember the turbine housing, compressor housing and center section can all be clocked independent of each other

[@nuisance_carl]

Yea this drain didn't work and had to resort to a scavenge pump, which worked but I hate them. I'm actually currently redoing my turbo drain completely.

[@joemiller4849]

@@nuisance_carlwhat are you doing differently

[@nuisance_carl]

@@joemiller4849 12an line instead of 10an. Redid the bung at the oil pan. It's critical that the bung is PARALLEL to the ground or pointed up. No more AN fittings to save space.

[@TheOfficialWoof]

Man it's really nice that you are including all the parts and stuff you're using in the description. Depending on how things go for you with the whole project, I might have to turbo my BMW this coming summer instead of getting a new exhaust manifold/headers (to fix an exhaust leak that just developed there) for how low cost it'll be. Any idea if you'll be able to keep your AC lines with how it is a bottom mount turbo setup? Also what's your plan for the transmission and clutch to handle the extra power, as the stock transmission in the 325i's are pretty weak; swap in an M3 transmission?

[@nuisance_carl]

I try to help out when I can lol my plan is to keep a/c at all costs. That's actually a big reason why I went bottom mount (even though some have made it work with top mount). The biggest issue for me is getting the intercooler piping and intake around the compressor without going under the subframe. I already have a zf transmission to pair with the motor, and I'll be running a clutchmasters clutch, which I'll be covering in the next video 👍

[@The96hardbody]

Can you link the part for the side of the block for coolant feed

[@nuisance_carl]

Check the description

[@kalibsima1450]

Why not run the return by the oil return from the oil dipstick?

[@nuisance_carl]

That port is too small and too high up for bottom mount. If you used a scavenge pump, it could possibly work

[@kalibsima1450]

@@nuisance_carl ohhh alright, I was just thinking about that because I used that as a return so I thought it may be a good suggestion... Although I did a top mount.

[@nuisance_carl]

@@kalibsima1450 I'd probably say that's sketchy for top mount as well, but if it works, it works.

[@SmsTay5]

Did you drill a whole in the block for the coolant feed for the turbo

[@nuisance_carl]

Coolant is fed off the block drain

[@joemiller4849]

Would it be possible to flip the manifold around and use it for a top Mount?

[@nuisance_carl]

Yes, but with a custom adapter.

[@A.G91]

Hello..i know that past years for this video but i have a question please i have the same turbo and the oil inlet is opposite from exchast manifold..so is possible to clock rhe turbo or is variable Thank you

[@nuisance_carl]

Yes you can clock the turbo to correctly orient the oil and water feeds

[@jeromewright7891]

Hi sir I have a BMW X3 e83 comes with a m54 2.5i gas engine that I need some help with fixing

[@nemesis1300]

Hello, thank you for the videos, I am in the process of ordering parts for a budget turbo build. Can that specific manifold be rotated upside-down to install the turbo on the top?

[@nuisance_carl]

Since the bolt pattern is symmetrical, yes it can be flipped to be top mount, but the turbo would end up hitting the valve cover. You’d need to make some sort of adaptor. I’ve seen it done, and I’m personally not a fan of it

[@carlosmarine5863]

Hello!! The motor mount is handmade or have you bought it? If you bought it, could you tell me where? Thank you

[@nuisance_carl]

I bought it from rallyroad.net

[@carlosmarine5863]

@@nuisance_carl do yo know if they send to spain? Thank you!!

[@nuisance_carl]

Not sure. I’m sure you can contact them and ask.

[@zimly-gaming1522]

Hey! I am curious to know where you connected the water lines from the turbo onto the block. I saw that you connected the feed into the exhaust side of the block in the tapped hole. Btw nice video :)

[@nuisance_carl]

Correct, feeding the turbo from the block drain and it returns at the hot side coolant hose. I show how I did it in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJK5pHSdrbeKeZI

[@zimly-gaming1522]

@@nuisance_carl Thank you!😁

[@Cadpack]

nice vid mann!! where did u get the no weld oil pan fitting

[@nuisance_carl]

Ebay. In hindsight, I think I'd just get one welded for piece of mind.

[@Carversedigit]

I love this channel probably my favorite I wish you had more subs man you deserve them ❤️ much love from a loyal fan bro I hope one day I get the chance to get sideways on a track with you bro!!

[@nuisance_carl]

Thanks man! Really does mean a lot.

[@lewisaoterolopez406]

The braket mount is necessary or it is only to put an air filter?

[@nuisance_carl]

You need it for the filter. I wouldn't recommend running without a filter on a low mount turbo.

[@somecoffee341]

"Just end it" killed me XD

[@imrevask4463]

Hi where i can find this engine mount u showed there?

[@nuisance_carl]

Rallyroad.net!

[@MarcOPolo-il2wb]

hi, nice build. what do you need the m18x1.5 an6 fittings for?

[@nuisance_carl]

That's for the turbo water ports.

[@MarcOPolo-il2wb]

@@nuisance_carl ah ok, my gt3582 also has m14 that's why i was confused

[@noffe1996]

Where are you planning to rout the water return line to?

[@nuisance_carl]

Going to tap into one of the coolant hoses. I’ll go in more detail about it on the next video 👍🏽

[@kurzjames]

Music is classy 👌🏼

[@driftalliance1556]

would it be possible to flip the manifold for a top mount? or is the bolt pattern not symmetric?

[@nuisance_carl]

You can flip it, but the turbo will hit the valve cover. Most people who do this make an adaptor, but then your turbo will be sticking out the hood lol

[@driftalliance1556]

@@nuisance_carl thanks for the fast answer :D do you know of any cheap top mount manifolds?

[@nuisance_carl]

@@driftalliance1556 First that comes to mind is CX Racing. I see a lot of people running that one

[@gamerunlimited3945]

I’ve got some questions 🤔

[@ZanWar]

Is there a charge pipe you can recommend for m54

[@nuisance_carl]

Any generic piping kits off eBay/Amazon should do depending on what size piping you want to do. Fabrication will be required and welding might be needed depending on your setup

[@char395]

Upload the next one already 🤣 I can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@nuisance_carl]

Soon lol

[@XplosiveFuZioNHD]

Nuisance_Carl Fr we need more updates bimmer boy for life 🤙🏼

[@hidie4695]

Hi, im interested of your turbo oil return. I have big problems with oil burning with bottom mount turbo. I changed chlocking of turbo to 90 degree and the return bung in the oil pan is the same like yours. I hope it works in your build. Nice build, i have tge same build😉

[@nuisance_carl]

Oh man.. Yea hopefully I don't need a scavenge pump...

[@NetworXmk1]

@@nuisance_carl You would need one :) I've fired up mine without a scavenge pump and it smoked like a diesel truck. Same location of the return bung, and basically the same setup for the oil return.

[@nuisance_carl]

@@NetworXmk1 Well, only one way to find out I guess. I've seen an equal amount of "working" setups as I have not working.

[@NetworXmk1]

@@nuisance_carl Same here dude! I hope it works for you. I wanted to crush my turbo with a hummer when it started to smoke. I'm waiting on a scavenge pump but I also think to top mount it. Can't wait to hear your E46 scream :)

[@matthewesterbrook6119]

Hey man stupid question where did you run you water return in to ?

[@nuisance_carl]

Water feed is from the engine block drain. Water return is spliced in to the passenger side coolant hose.

[@matthewesterbrook6119]

@@nuisance_carl thanks I thought so but just wanted to see

[@toimodzbabytv5538]

Hey man i built an m54 with that same manifold but used it as a top mount

[@nuisance_carl]

Did you make an adapter for it?

[@toimodzbabytv5538]

They recommend not using the wastegate on the header and to have the wastegate as close to the turbo for no chance of blowing the block so i caped the wastegate flange on the header and got a 6inch extension with a built in wastegate flange and I’ll have a video of the first start up this week took me about 4 months did it on a e60 m54

[@toimodzbabytv5538]

Nuisance_Carl all studs and exhaust holes match up too

[@nuisance_carl]

@@toimodzbabytv5538 I know it can be physically flipped 180*, but the concern is how you got the turbo to fit. Last I remember, there's major clearance issues between the valve cover and turbo.

[@toimodzbabytv5538]

Nuisance_Carl yeah 6 inch wastegate custom extension it makes it clear the valve cover

[@steveallam]

The turbo drain line if it's right beside the oil sump pump it will siphon the oil out of the turbo😉✌🏻👌🏻

[@nuisance_carl]

I was thinking that as well, just wasn't counting on it haha

[@6six66six6]

how many HP-s you got with this turbo kit?

[@nuisance_carl]

Probably around the 300 - 330 range. I'm only running 10psi

[@7777btkkk]

how much power is this car making on stock internals?

[@nuisance_carl]

Car's almost finished, but I don't plan on dyno tuning right off the bat. Most likely going to street tune and aim for 300-350hp.

[@7777btkkk]

Nuisance_Carl just round it off to 400 while you’re at it lol

[@nuisance_carl]

@@7777btkkk If I can justify it yes, but I don't have a need for that much power. My local tracks are primarily 2nd and 3rd gear. No need to sacrifice reliability if I don't need to.

[@bamsr9051]

Can I turbo my e60 m54b25 engine? What parts I need to buy?

[@nuisance_carl]

I’m sure you can. You probably want to look at your chassis specific forums and Facebook groups to see how other people have done it. Otherwise, my turbo e46 playlist should give you some ideas

[@straightsixracing]

yess!

[@nuisance_carl]

So excited!

[@CarModsGarage]

Good video brother.

[@nuisance_carl]

Thanks 🙌

[@pegaascensorisrl9378]

hello how does the chinese turbo work?

[@nuisance_carl]

It works. How reliable is the real question

[@ozg6015]

Awesome clean build...let me know if you need any help man.

[@captiansparkles8139]

The only thing I'm interested in is how reliable it will be, only one way to find out 😅

[@nuisance_carl]

Send it!

[@RossenYordanov]

Turbo link? Oil link?

[@nuisance_carl]

I have the details in the description. Just gotta search for them.

[@bentomo4887]

I am in Africa how can I get this Kit Turbo kit

[@nuisance_carl]

It’s actually not a kit, but I do have a parts list in the description. The turbo and manifold can be purchased on eBay

[@bentomo4887]

@@nuisance_carl okay thanks for that and that sheep on a computer box how can I get that

[@483972]

need an electric pump for the oil return .... otherwise that turbo will be smoking within 500 miles of drive) and die in another 1000 miles... ask me how I know :)

[@nuisance_carl]

I hate the idea of electric scavenge pumps. I’m already working on a redesigned oil drain that might help. We’ll see if it works.

[@napo.1]

can you send to me the link to buy this parts? i got a 330ci i’m finna do this project in my quarantine 😂

[@flyhacking5830]

Turboe46(dot)blogspot(dot)com replace (dot) with .

[@Nazvil]

Freaking awesome progress man. Btw delete that Secondary air pump 🤙🏻

[@nuisance_carl]

Thanks! And that's the plan 👍

[@beshoygerges9200]

I am so happy for you mate 💕

[@nuisance_carl]

Thanks!

[@alph4official187]

How do you not have more subs 🤯

[@nuisance_carl]

The youtube algorithm doesn't like me haha

[@alph4official187]

Nuisance_Carl don’t worry man my Instagram story viewers will 👍🏼

[@turtex9113]

wont last long until it pulls the head bolt threads out the block

[@nuisance_carl]

We shall see

[@gavinmealing8072]

It will be fine at sensible boost levels the main reason the threads pull out is overheating and even it does happen it's easy enough to use time serts to sort the problem

[@far1002]

That oil return 😔😔..

[@nuisance_carl]

It’s hit or miss