Description
The Van Der Lee Turbo Systems upgrade turbocharger for the F-series BMW B48 engines have an upgraded compressor and turbine wheel, along with an increased thrust capacity bearing system.
Developed as a drop-in replacement to the original turbocharger. This turbocharger will enable a power output of 400+bhp (with supporting vehicle modifications), through the application of the latest compressor and turbine aerodynamic design for increased flow and efficiency, in a small package.
Key characteristics
– 58mm forged machined, high flow compressor wheel
– 52mm 1050°C Mar-M, high flow turbine wheel
– Increased capacity thrust bearing
– High-speed VSR balanced CHRA
– 400+bhp
| Original | Upgrade | |
| Compressor Wheel Exducer Diameter | 56.0 mm | 62.0 mm |
| Turbine Wheel Inducer Diameter | 47.0 mm | 52.0 mm |
| Bearing system | Standard | Upgrade |
| Compressor wheel specification | Fully Forged Machined (FFM) | Fully Forged Machined (FFM) |
| Turbine wheel specification | Inconel | Inconel |
| Engine Output | 113kW (154hp) – 222kW (302hp) | 294+kW (400+hp) |