New turbo time

Fronttwelv · 12-05-2018, 11:25 AM

Getting loads of white smoke at startup. Getting ready to replace the oil pipe this week but I'm sure it's new turbo time. Should I get a used OEM unit? A remanufactured OEM unit or a bigger unit with matching tune? I really want an OEM driving experience but wouldn't mind the extra kick. I'm not doing any drivetrain modifications and really don't want to upgrade engine hardware either. What would YOU do?

s3ri3s1 · 12-05-2018, 12:18 PM

How many miles are on your car? If you have the coin, going with an upgraded turbo would be more fun

rjd_F30 · 12-05-2018, 12:56 PM

Well to start, the oil feed line could be the issue, and you could fix that and be fine, no need for a new turbo.

If that's not the case however, what I would do is get a bigger unit from MHI because I already have most/all of the additional hardware I would need, but it sounds like stock is more your style. If you get a bigger turbo it has to be accompanied by additional hardware, which doesn't sound like something you want to do. If I were you, I would replace with a new stock unit. If you wouldn't mind an extra kick, maybe add a tune after the new turbo is in, but it doesn't sound like the upgraded turbo route is right for you.

Fronttwelv · 12-06-2018, 05:56 AM

Just turned 60k

MRMIAGI · 12-06-2018, 02:10 PM

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Just turned 60k

Wow that's kinda concerning that's happening already at 60k.

Fronttwelv · 12-06-2018, 06:11 PM

Believe me I'm not happy about it. I've had it a little over a year and it's going to be on the chopping block soon.

BMWF30PGH · 12-10-2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fronttwelv

Just turned 60k

I would try a good faith repair through the dealer. What could it hurt to try?

Fronttwelv · 12-11-2018, 01:36 PM

Finishing up install today. It was a PITA getting the turbo out. Ah well you live you learn.

Fronttwelv · 12-22-2018, 07:08 PM

Forgot to update. There was oil everywhere when I took the intake, intercooler, turbo/mani and downpipe apart. Honestly I thought something was terribly wrong. I cleaned it all up, replaced the oil pipe and put it back together. The next couple days were spent putting miles on the car, checking oil level and observing cold start excess smoke. Other than the car smelling like a 2 stroke for a couple days, Nothing. I think I'm good for now but time will tell.

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Fronttwelv First Lieutenant 148 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 14 328i xdrive msport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Getting loads of white smoke at startup. Getting ready to replace the oil pipe this week but I'm sure it's new turbo time. Should I get a used OEM unit? A remanufactured OEM unit or a bigger unit with matching tune? I really want an OEM driving experience but wouldn't mind the extra kick. I'm not doing any drivetrain modifications and really don't want to upgrade engine hardware either. What would YOU do? __________________ Present: 2014 f30 328xi MSport, 1992 VW GTi VR6 swapped Past: 2010 335i 6 speed; 2008 VW GTi stage 2, 2004 Subie WRX FBO, 2003 20th Anny VW GTi FBO
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s3ri3s1 Second Lieutenant 188 Rep 253 Posts Drives: alpine white 328 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	How many miles are on your car? If you have the coin, going with an upgraded turbo would be more fun
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rjd_F30 Brigadier General 2000 Rep 3,679 Posts Drives: 2013 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Well to start, the oil feed line could be the issue, and you could fix that and be fine, no need for a new turbo. If that's not the case however, what I would do is get a bigger unit from MHI because I already have most/all of the additional hardware I would need, but it sounds like stock is more your style. If you get a bigger turbo it has to be accompanied by additional hardware, which doesn't sound like something you want to do. If I were you, I would replace with a new stock unit. If you wouldn't mind an extra kick, maybe add a tune after the new turbo is in, but it doesn't sound like the upgraded turbo route is right for you. __________________ Instagram: rjd_f30 \| Current: EBII 2013 335i 6MT RWD & Sprint Blue 2008 Audi RS4 \| Retired: 2013 328i, 2000 XTerra, 2022 Civic Si \|
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Fronttwelv First Lieutenant 148 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 14 328i xdrive msport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Just turned 60k __________________ Present: 2014 f30 328xi MSport, 1992 VW GTi VR6 swapped Past: 2010 335i 6 speed; 2008 VW GTi stage 2, 2004 Subie WRX FBO, 2003 20th Anny VW GTi FBO
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12-06-2018, 06:11 PM	#6
Fronttwelv First Lieutenant 148 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 14 328i xdrive msport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Believe me I'm not happy about it. I've had it a little over a year and it's going to be on the chopping block soon. __________________ Present: 2014 f30 328xi MSport, 1992 VW GTi VR6 swapped Past: 2010 335i 6 speed; 2008 VW GTi stage 2, 2004 Subie WRX FBO, 2003 20th Anny VW GTi FBO
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12-11-2018, 01:36 PM	#8
Fronttwelv First Lieutenant 148 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 14 328i xdrive msport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Finishing up install today. It was a PITA getting the turbo out. Ah well you live you learn. __________________ Present: 2014 f30 328xi MSport, 1992 VW GTi VR6 swapped Past: 2010 335i 6 speed; 2008 VW GTi stage 2, 2004 Subie WRX FBO, 2003 20th Anny VW GTi FBO
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12-22-2018, 07:08 PM	#9
Fronttwelv First Lieutenant 148 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 14 328i xdrive msport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Forgot to update. There was oil everywhere when I took the intake, intercooler, turbo/mani and downpipe apart. Honestly I thought something was terribly wrong. I cleaned it all up, replaced the oil pipe and put it back together. The next couple days were spent putting miles on the car, checking oil level and observing cold start excess smoke. Other than the car smelling like a 2 stroke for a couple days, Nothing. I think I'm good for now but time will tell. __________________ Present: 2014 f30 328xi MSport, 1992 VW GTi VR6 swapped Past: 2010 335i 6 speed; 2008 VW GTi stage 2, 2004 Subie WRX FBO, 2003 20th Anny VW GTi FBO
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