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1992 BMW 525i Turbo DTA S80 *** 685 RWHP ***

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:44 pm
by Jon K
Hi All,

Thought I'd share my project here. Its a 1992 BMW 525 that I've owned since 2002. It has seen a supercharger, a T3 turbo/megasquirt setup, and now a T4 DTA S80 Pro setup.

The engine (currently) is a Non-VANOS (variable valve timing) M50 motor w/ a 2.8L crankshaft and slightly over-sized pistons (84.5mm). It's slightly larger than 2.8L but smaller than 2.9L.

Here are some various images throughout the build:

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Friend designing intake ^^^

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Re: 1992 BMW 525i Turbo DTA S80 *** 685 RWHP ***

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:54 pm
by White.Lightning
This car is sexy! Nice job and attention to detail

Re: 1992 BMW 525i Turbo DTA S80 *** 685 RWHP ***

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:22 am
by VR6Turbo
That intake is a work of art. Your friend is extremely talented. Immaculate and crazy fast, well done!

What gearbox are you using?

As I mentioned on the 'other' forum, I have the same car in Touring flavour, but is the VANOS version. Your pics have answered quite a few questions about turbo space etc but I was wondering about the gearbox, since I would have to ditch my auto.

Re: 1992 BMW 525i Turbo DTA S80 *** 685 RWHP ***

Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:53 pm
by tecing
Nice...!!! I have the same car,in the future may be i will do it but NA Project....!!
I interesting your wire, I can order from where?

Re: 1992 BMW 525i Turbo DTA S80 *** 685 RWHP ***

Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 4:50 pm
by stevieturbo
Very neatly done !

Re: 1992 BMW 525i Turbo DTA S80 *** 685 RWHP ***

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:38 pm
by tecing
Hi Jon,
How to work on DTA with Nos?

Re: 1992 BMW 525i Turbo DTA S80 *** 685 RWHP ***

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 5:53 pm
by 25gconquest
Hi John nice project I like you gauge and switch panel. How can I something similar made?

Re: 1992 BMW 525i Turbo DTA S80 *** 685 RWHP ***

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 10:48 pm
by ignitionautosport
Very nice. Love your work.

Re: 1992 BMW 525i Turbo DTA S80 *** 685 RWHP ***

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 12:39 pm
by Jon K
Thanks guys!