News Archives
2012.01.01
This year brings a new project or two. First up is a LS/T56 conversion in an euro e28. Plans include a single turbo! We intend to bring a conversion kit to production.
2010.03.30
Still kicking. 2010 is off to a great start. Improving economy and pent up demand had resulted in the sale of 10 turbo kits so far this year!
2008.09.01
We moved again! This time to Milwaukee, WI. Good news is that we have moved into a less expensive facility that will help keep this gig going!
2008.01.27
Ok. So it took me a few more years than I promised to launch the new website. Shame on me. Well it’s here and will be improved regularly. Check out our BMW FI forum. I promise it will not include the drama typical of some other forums.
2006.12.09
More progress on the 635. The interior is gutted and Recaro manual seats have been fitted. Next step is removing the big brakes and replacing them with stock brakes. We’ll be using WEDS 20 bolt 3pc race wheels. 15×7 with 185/65 tires up front and 15×9 with 26×9 Hoosier slicks in the rear. Wheels only weigh 14lbs.
We have also started the final build of our first e36 turbo car. Fitment of the prototype manifold and exhaust were completed earlier this year. The manifold will be cast prior to the end of the year Our current schedule has the car boosted by the end of January. It’s going to feature a SEM plug and play standalone which be included in all kits.
The “Buzz Bomb”, our m20 turbo car, is getting a new motor next week. It’s a non vanos m50b25. It’ll be boosted next year as well.
I am working on our new Catalog and hope to launch it 1/1/07. It’ll be a modern shopping cart style catalog with optional online credit card purchasing.
Todd
2006.11.24
OK, we are back! Weekly updates will be the norm.
Today we started a new project. Last week the car that started it all arrived from MA. Sweeney’s twin turbo 635 has seen better days as a daily driver. It dutifully withstood 46k miles of abuse and still runs but not too strongly. The motor is a little tired, the tires are bald and it hadn’t seen a bath in a few years.
This afternoon my son (7 years old) stripped the trunk carpet and removed all of the trunk tar. This is the start of what will become a street legal but otherwise uncompromised drag car. It will get an entirely new drive train, turbo system and engine management system. I am very excited to see how quick/fast an e24 can go.
Todd
2005.07.13
TCD has a really good time at 5erFest 2005. It’s amazing that we can still have these excellent gatherings every year to celebrate a car that seems to get better with age (and boost!!!). Thanks to all who came to the event!!!
2005.05.08
TCD Prototype E34 Intercooler.. coming soon!!!
2005.04.27
We are feverishly preparing for 5erFest 2005. We are bringing three cars. All with Stage 2 turbo kits. The 1985 535i, 1989 325i and 1992 535i are all coming down to the event to showcase the products that Turbo Charging Dynamics has to offer for these great cars. We expect to have the largest gathering of turbo m30s ever assembled in the US. We look forward to meeting the many people that we have met online at this great event. See you there!
Todd
2005.04.20
Sweeney is at it again!!! Here’s a sneak peak… shhh!!!!
2005.03.21
We moved to Dublin, OH. Over the winter we completed project 745i which yielded 331rwhp from its 3.2L. We also yanked the 5 speed out of the e28 535i in an attempt to get it into the 11s in the ¼ mile. The 3000 rpm stall converter will yield 6psi without the car moving! The engine received a fresh m30b35 cylinder head and MegaSquirt fuel management. John purchased a 1986 M635i and promptly yanked the drive-train and is working his magic on the new motor. Let’s just say that the purists will have a heart attack when they look under the hood.
The 325i has served another winter as the beater of the fleet. It’s gone 18k miles in the last 11 months with zero failures. It’s currently in pieces. The prototype turbo kit is at the shop getting the jigs made. The new m20 turbo manifolds are also at the machine shop. We anticipate the m20 kit being available in June.
Thanks,
Todd
2004.08.29
Stage 1 – Picture of Complete Kit
2004.08.23
2004.07.04
2004.04.04
Thanks for your interest so far.
2004.02.11
2004.01.22
2004.01.21
Pictures of the TCD 5er engine bay with the M30 prototype turbo kit installed.
2004.01.15
2003.12.13
2003.11.20
The e-catalog pages have been updated with suspension and driveline parts. Please note that TCD is an authorized retailer for most parts related to BMW performance. Please contact us first to get prices and availability for any parts you may need for your vintage or current model BMW. We will continue to add products and services to the e-catalog so bookmark and check back frequently for updates.
2003.11.11
We just went out on a limb and announced the release date for the M20 and M30 turbo kits. We expect to release the first run on the first day of Feb 2004. Please check back for updates as they become available.
2003.11.07
2003.10.04
We took the car (535i) to the dragstrip yesterday and the kit performed perfectly. We ran 15psi non intercooled on 94 octane Sunoco. Unfortunately the driver (me) was pathetic and was unable to launch the car without spinning all of first gear and half of second (ed. Todd’s being way too humble.. the car makes too much TQ to hook up even on drag radials!)
Qtr. Mile Video
The car ran 13.86 @ 105.56mph. For you drag racers, here are all the numbers.
60ft 2.399
330ft 6.195
1/8 9.198
MPH 85.65
1000 11.721
1/4 13.863
MPH 105.56
2003.09.30
The catalog has been updated with pricing for the much anticipated m30 and m20 Turbo Kits. More products will be added to the catalog over the next couple of weeks so bookmark the site and keep checking for updates.
2003.09.29
Check out the new FAQ page!
2003.09.12
Turbo Charging Dynamics recently leased shop space in CT in the Windsor Locks area. This new space will allow TCD to offer installation services for all the products that we offer. Contact us for more information.
2003.09.05
The BMW turbo registry is now on the TCD site. Do you have a Turbo BMW car and feel like you should be included on this list? Send the information to TCD so you can be added to this exclusive list.
2003.09.01
The www.turbochargingdynamics.com site is up. and is currently a work in progress! Keep checking back on a regular basis because we will be updating the site with a lot of information over the next couple of weeks. We will also provide more technical information about our upcoming turbo kits for the older BMW’s.
2003.08
One great road trip, one excellent 5erFest festival, 4 powerful and equally unique cars, 15psi in the TCD project car, 1,700 miles of highway and no worries or regrets. What more could you ask for? … less rain maybe?? In any case the TCD family had a great time. Need to see more photos??? check the events page.