TURBO 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 M52B28

[@nelsonaviles6393]

Nice to see another turbo Z3.Great build.

[@boostedz3828]

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[@dakotadillon6527]

Great stuff. I'm building my 318ti with an m52b28. I saw your thumbnail and thought, "That's cute." Then saw the turbo and heard 22psi. Lol geez

[@65ksource]

I became a huge fan of the zed threes because of need for speed high stakes, such a nice car and if i had a dream car ot would probably almost nearly maybe be this one, awesome work

[@lukasfalkenberg4542]

Sounds amazing almost like an rb sick build

[@Ayixlia]

I have a 450Hp m52TU E46 323i sedan. My motor is a 2.5 and it sounds great just like your does.

[@rhubarbpie2027]

😮😮😮 that thing moves down the road like a certified ripper 🤘🤘

[@akaJRob]

This why I love the Z3 low weight big engine. 5 speed ties it all in so nicely I got the 2.5 chirping into 3rd gear fully stock this car wants to gooooo

[@X7rocks]

Not very often I see a turbo z3 and it's soooo cool to see. R33s are getting way out of price range. But thinking a z3 or z4 would be fun

[@rubencruz6323]

I recommend doingnit

[@christopherrichards1379]

What turbo kit you used ?

[@X7rocks]

@christopherrichards1379 I ended up snagging a r33 😅

[@slickillaz316RCB]

DEF my favorite z3 build!

[@glennrosheuvel8688]

Sounds realy cool tbh, you make me wanna buy a z3 and turbo it too😂👍👍

[@JazzyFairbanks]

Would love to see more driving clips of this car!!

[@blankaffinity]

Damn that looks clean asf

[@shifty1927]

Awesome🔥🔥 made 715whp with a stock m52 with studs, gasket and m3 cams. This was 05/06 so im sure you can make more safely with modern tech and e85.

[@kristenconnor3482]

Love it. Please more videos of your build journey 👌🏻

[@drewdavis239]

Z4 platform has the best sterring and stiffest frame

[@melanieschempp2097]

Immer noch ein sehr Schönes Auto und mit Turbo ! echt Klasse ! aber schade um die Reifen ! Gruß aus Deutschland Steffen Reddig

[@sPeHoK]

Sounds like a beauty, it should drive like a beast

[@bigdaddybtc2935]

Noce work brozenski

[@michaelmyers9mm]

almost sounds like a supra thing is a dream

[@kevgti2]

Do you still have this car? And in AZ? (I am in Scottsdale) I am in the middle of building out a kit for my Z3M Coupe utilizing a similar manifold and 6262 turbo. Would love to pick your brain on some of the re-routing and relocation that had to be done.

[@tacticowboy]

Can we get a video showing closer view of turbo setup? The header, and oil supply line?

[@jay_z3]

What size rear tires are you running on those Style 32's.? The fitment is beyond perfect! 🥰😎

[@Johanes636]

Hey may i ask what's the fitment on the rims and tires

[@peterwu6096]

Just curious, have you done the rear subframe reinforcement or have your spot welds held up?

[@boostedz3828]

Completely stock. Haven’t had to reinforce it… yet. Also just added a track poly bushing to the diff last month so we’ll see how long it lasts. Lol

[@thedoujinguynico7315]

Im 16 just about to finish my bass build in my z3 same year as yours, I think this might be my next project ive been working on the bass build for 2.5 years because I dont make much money. How much did it cost you?

[@boostedz3828]

I built this 3 years ago so prices change. If you do all of the work 100% on your own. Could be done for 4-6k. There’s places you can save money. Cheaper turbo, cheaper manifold, cheaper intercooler, etc.

[@thedoujinguynico7315]

@@boostedz3828 thank you I'm gonna start saving now and try when I have saved att least 7k thanks fore the info

[@Passenger--kn3zb]

Nice job! That exhaust sounds incredible! How could I make my 3.0i sound similar without a turbo?

[@boostedz3828]

Thank you! And to answer your question... You don't.

[@Medic397]

Nice!

[@memobug]

Holy Moly! 😮

[@GUY_FAWKES94]

What turbo manifold are you running?

[@isaiahchandra6396]

So cool

[@rubencruz6323]

Could you make a list of all the stuff and links if possible 🙏🏼

[@burger0537]

How did you get your fitment so good? What did you do?

[@coreytheecorey4056]

Any chance you can tell me a few issues i might run into with the M52TU25? Im learning how to work on cars, i feel like i picked a good first one i got my 2000z3 not running and got it driving in a month. Now I’m looking to start doing some big boy work to this bad boy!

[@theclaw8759]

What am I treating build.. very nice 👍

[@wyliehayes2349]

Might be a stupid question. But I have the m52 all aluminum. Would it be a bad idea to do this set up without the iron block?

[@tendim7793]

Random but what blanking plates for the truck luggage rack? Been looking for some to remove mine

[@scotts1354]

How come no more NEW videos? Did the engine blow out?

[@joshuajasso83]

MORE CONTENT PLEASE

[@smear7331]

hey man glad to find this video. I have a 97 2.8. This build is badass, but would you think it is easier to do something like this or throw an LS1 in it? Also, would you recommend finding an iron block m52 for someone not looking to run 22 lbs of boost? I am trying to be at the mid 400s mark, not really tryna build a roll race car more of a z3 with m4 power. Thanks!

[@boostedz3828]

No, LS can be cheap and easy if your knowledgeable. But realistically to make 400 hp. You can do a super easy budget build. Like a Cx racing turbo manifold, vs turbo, stock head gasket etc and make 400 all day. If money isn’t an issue I still say do a turbo 2.8 for ease. It’s literally a turbo kit and that’s it. No modifications to harness, cutting wires, etc. basically plug and play

[@jaketester7245]

@@boostedz3828 so you think you can get 400hp just from a turbo kit, and probably a tune? Sounds too good to be true. How hard would it be installing a turbo kit?

[@folst.3331]

​@@jaketester7245I mean it's only as hard as your knowledge is but is not too good to be true a good tune and a turbo push this engines quite a long way they can handle 500-600 stock and just putting 8 pounds or 10 in it even with the aluminum block it can still handle it

[@ralphpecson7291]

How much you spend gor everything

[@jhunnocon]

Wow!!!!

[@bradxvIII]

great ! how is the handling? i have the same project!

[@wurslegumage]

What turbo are you running i didnt catch it in the video? This thing sounds the nuts!

[@boostedz3828]

Precision 62/66. 3.5 inch turbo back with recirculated wastegate

[@mr_angry_7507]

Nice I got the 2.5 … how much did you spent?

[@lawbreakersinternational1866]

What is your PCV / CCV setup. Looks like you have factory hose coming from valve cover

[@boostedz3828]

Vents straight to atmosphere under the car.

[@31acruz]

Did the turbo make it any faster?

[@DuckQuack0]

Yes

[@thejardz4787]

No it made it way slower

[@108godfather]

Perfect build 📌🫡 …. You beat me to it 😭😭 I’m gonna run pump gas tho, they don’t sell corn oil near me

[@jacquijumisic2421]

do you know how many kilometres the motor lasts on the 2.8 litre Z3? Ive seen some say 200,000 klms. there's one for sale which has 196,000 on the clock and I'm wondering if I'll be up for engine replacement

[@boostedz3828]

Unfortunately the information you provided is irrelevant. How well the vehicle was maintained for those miles is whats important. Do a general inspection and go from there. They are a reliable platform though and can last a very long time 250/300k+

[@matrahegyidorian4859]

I’ve had a 2.8 m52 in e39 chassis,450k km’s on clock. Well maintained, serviced on time. Nothing serious issues. Have a Z3 with the same engine, 116k on clock( miles) bought for a full restoration and turbo project

[@danieldehkordi5354]

hey im looking at doing something simular! would you be open to doing a complete written parts list?

[@boostedz3828]

I've done it alot of times. Check the Facebook groups for my posts

[@kent570253]

Was the rear subframe reinforced or is it holding?

[@JoeShmoe4388]

it finally let go after 3 years a few months ago lol

[@Aeneas137]

are you joking with the wind noise in your camera? give me a break.

[@stephenfuquay8919]

How much all in are you? Roughly. Got a 99 Z3 looking to do something similar

[@boostedz3828]

I do all my own work so it's hard to say. In parts with today's inflation and availability. I'd say you'd be paying 6-8k+ in parts.

[@Iz.beendat]

Drop a driving video

[@christopherrichards1379]

What turbo kit was it ?

[@halocruz2864]

What are the rims called or where did you get them?

[@boostedz3828]

Style 32s off a 5 series.

[@drewdavis239]

Thoes are style 32's off a e36. 5 series are big lips. ( I run a 20" style 32 off a 7 series on my turbo s52 e39it )

[@Johanes636]

What are the fitment of the style 32

[@vigilantcr3dible455]

Where’d you get that exhaust

[@boostedz3828]

It's custom how I wanted it. By OD Performance in New York.

[@JoseRodriguez-ic8nn]

What exhaust do you have?

[@boostedz3828]

It’s a 3.5 inch turbo back with vibrant resonator, vibrant race muffler, and the wastegate is recirculated into the exhaust.

[@Spoolin_you]

What rear end are you running

[@boostedz3828]

Stock 98 2.8 driveline

[@sahzhree7757]

@@boostedz3828 Out of curiosity and me wanting to do 350 or so HP with my Z3, have you had any issues with the rear end? Any pinch welds brake or have you done chassis reinforcements?

[@boostedz3828]

@@sahzhree7757 Not a single issue. Granted my car didn't have rust when I bought it and to be fair there are stock z3s with subframe issues. But I'm going on 2 years of serious abuse. I really don't do any dig races though because I have zero traction in first and some of second.

[@livingthelife8443]

I really dont think anything sounds as good as an m52 😅 dam a supra

[@E92bimmer]

you still have AC?

[@boostedz3828]

I easily can but I never went and got the custom lines made. Compressor, condenser and everything else is there. Would take maybe $50 and an hour of work to get it working. I only drive the car with the top down so never got around to it.

[@0scarHam]

Stock internals?

[@boostedz3828]

Yep m52b28 short block from a 528i.

[@MrLPfan99]

aYOOOO THIS SHIT RIPS

[@NeverRollinStock]

Would you sell it?

[@boostedz3828]

If the price were right I'd consider. Lol. 😅

[@NeverRollinStock]

@@boostedz3828 Give me a ballpark number

[@boostedz3828]

@@NeverRollinStock DM me.

[@nely_f8014]

Please do mine😭

[@TheAFKD]

Wanna trade for a 700hp 335 with a 6hp28 swap lol?

[@boostedz3828]

I'm gonna pass lol. Thanks though!

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

you are pretty forgetful for such a young sounding person...nice build though

[@johnlancaster119]

Was desperate to watch and listen to the video and all I heard was wind noise…..WASTE OF TIME

[@Bimmersomi]

I’m using this as inspiration for my next big mod on my ‘97 z3🙏🏻

[@willyum298]

Hey bro I’m from LI too,I have a ‘01 Z3 trying to do a similar build, what ur IG lemme shoot you a Dm

[@boostedz3828]

@scoorah

[@BobaKoCafe]

What would you recommend to do this to my 2.8 z3 coupe? Message me @autopurlieu either FB or instagram. I have KZbin too @autopurlieu