Question for turbo guys

1. kezajones Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 107

   #1 2nd March 2008, 22:14

   Whats the minimum budget i would need to turbo a vtr if i (well my dad) did all the work, my dads been a mechanic since he was 17 so he cant fit everything and hes mapped loads of bikes on the dyno he used to own so maybe i could just use a megasquirt to keep costs down? people will probably say "if your asking questions you shouldnt do it" but it wont be me so i just want an idea on parts cost,
   
   Cheers
2. tweeqd Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Farnham Surrey Posts: 1542 AX GT 16v turbo 6 speed with NOS 205 gti6 E 320

   #2 2nd March 2008, 22:36

   id budget for about £2k if he can do all the work but thats using second hand parts so might not be the most reliable
3. kezajones Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 107

   #3 2nd March 2008, 23:28

   ok thanks, now come the anoying questions, what do people think of this
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/T3-T4-Turbocha...QQcmdZViewItem
   
   and this
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-SAXO-V...ayphotohosting
   
   Cheers
4. dannygti Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR

   #4 2nd March 2008, 23:39

   i would of thought that turbo would be much too big?
   on a basic conversion you would only want a small turbo, less lag and not soo much power it will throw a rod or similar.
5. dannygti Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR

   #5 2nd March 2008, 23:39

   try looking for a garret gt25 or smaller.
6. RCD-Performance Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Southampton Posts: 2278

   #6 2nd March 2008, 23:51

   That turbo is way too large mate
   
   To be fair i think if your going for something as "big" as a turbo conversion, you should spend what needs spending, rather that what you can spend, in my personal opinion, i think that your much more likely to run into problems with a small budget, which makes you spend more
   
   I know its possible to make a really good turbo conversion form little money! However you "could" run into large problems
   
   Ross
   RCD.
7. kezajones Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 107

   #7 24th April 2008, 16:46

   could any one tell me if this turbo sounds suitable?
   
   Turbine casing: A/R.63
   Trim (turbine wheel): 0.73
   Diameter of turbine wheel: 65.5/56
   Trim (compressor wheel): 0.50
   Diameter of comp wheel: 76.2/50.5
   Flange dimensions: 85.5 x 45.5
   Diameter of air inlet and outlet (comp housing): 76/51
   Maximum speed (rpm): 120,000
   Maximum durative working temperature: 700 deg. C
   Maximum temperature of inlet gas in one hour: 750 deg. C
   Maximum rate of compressed air: 3.0
   Range of fulx (kg/s): 0.12 to 0.35
   Suited power range (hp): 139 to 210
   
   I think im gonna start buying bits as and when i have money
   
   Cheers
8. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #8 24th April 2008, 18:27

   use a 200sx turbo imo, get it rebuilt so you know its reliable.
9. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #9 24th April 2008, 18:46

   or just buy an s13 200sx, i attempted a cheaper turbo conversion on my vtr and lets just say i had to change the engine, on a small budget i found you will cut corners and wont build a reliable conversion. I had terrible boost problems under and over fueling. gaskets going, even fires!!!!
10. smearsvtr Established Member Joined: May 2007 My House in Burton on trent near derby Posts: 1025 Saxo 1.1 96 Saxo VTR 2000

    #10 24th April 2008, 18:57

    or a rover tomcat 1
11. smearsvtr Established Member Joined: May 2007 My House in Burton on trent near derby Posts: 1025 Saxo 1.1 96 Saxo VTR 2000

    #11 24th April 2008, 18:58

    http://www.dp-engineering.nl/EN/prod...u_8v_compo.php