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  1. BMI

    Turbocharging a HMMWV with BMI's kit

    Yessir, The turbo used in the kit/s is based upon a modified GM3 turbo and uses the same standard "T-3" (officially 86mm x 45mm) mounting flange configuration as the GM2, 3, 4 , 5 & 8 turbo/s.
  2. BMI

    Turbocharging a HMMWV with BMI's kit

    Before GM developed the factory turbo setup for the Chevy / GMC pickup trucks (in 1992) Gale Banks Engineering developed a kit (similar to ours in function, but not fit) that became a dealer installed option on new 6.2 diesel trucks. That kit also used about 9-10 PSI of boost and a similar...
  3. BMI

    Turbocharging a HMMWV with BMI's kit

    The issue with the A/C is the location of the A/C compressor... it is often put in the area where the turbo needs to go. The A/C compressor can be relocated (up and inboard a couple inches) to allow space for the turbo by modifying the compressor brackets and (sometimes, depending on the...
  4. BMI

    Turbocharging a HMMWV with BMI's kit

    On the HMMWV, the factory turbo engines use different block and head castings than the N/A trucks do. The turbo block/heads are not necessarily any stronger, just a different setup to accept the rear mounted turbo they used on the factory turbo applications. The intake manifold to head bolts are...
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