ok serious people out there.

6th January 2009, 19:31

so the time has come to change my car.
but i chose not to.
my insurance is really cheap with mods declared. so i asked them how much if i stuck a turbo or supercharger on?

there was no price difference.

so im supercharging my vtr.

anyone here to help me?

i know about gmc. and i know i need :

charger kit(piping etc)
oil cooler.
charge cooler(of some sort)
bigger injectors
running managment.
uprated transmisssion

as ive already got a superb suspension and brake setup im fine in that criteria.

6th January 2009, 20:36

no insurance difference... who u insured with?? sounds a bit dodgy that like.
y dont u get a vts engine convertion then turbo it

6th January 2009, 20:50

When you tell them its charged it will put up your insurance trust me..

Mind you will need new stronger clutch and also bigger brakes.
Get the gmc rad and intercooler kit it looks like its a oe part the fit is that good..

6th January 2009, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by spikey18

no insurance difference... who u insured with?? sounds a bit dodgy that like.
y dont u get a vts engine convertion then turbo it

Totally with u on this one, with the power gains that you will get from putting a turbo on a vtr you may aswel use that money and get a vts engine and think about a turbo later on

6th January 2009, 21:15

would check your insurance again man! buts if its the same a want the no.?

haha am with the other guys on vts turbos are the way forward

supercharging a soft 8v engine is a risk but its ure choice and money so gd luck if you go ahead with it

6th January 2009, 21:18

The 8v will do well with a turbo or supercharger. They are a tough engine!!!

6th January 2009, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ste

The 8v will do well with a turbo or supercharger. They are a tough engine!!!

No doubt on that mate! Just double check with the insurance as it isnt right it will go up no matter what, there are very few mods you can do without the insurance shooting up if u declare!

6th January 2009, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dboyvts

When you tell them its charged it will put up your insurance trust me..

Mind you will need new stronger clutch and also bigger brakes.
Get the gmc rad and intercooler kit it looks like its a oe part the fit is that good..

my modifications are already declared. it was literally a few pence. when i do buy the insurance ill try and print screen the pages as i do it to show you.

sorry, forgot to mention i have an OMP clutch. but yeah obviously will need the cooler. its a lot of money for they rad and cooler kit on gmc. over half the price of the charger. and i dont want an oe looking part(even though it is sexy)

i have a feelin i could be charged by this time next year. and when i say this i mean reliably. not spending a few quid. i want it done properly. i can handle most of the work load myself. but ill be having a few things done by a garage.

anyone on here got a supercharged vtr?

i dont want a vts engine and i dont want a turbo. ive had turbos in the past, and i dont want a vts as ive got enough mates with them and enough mates with nice fast cars. i jus want something a little different.

any help is appreciated. i could do with more info before i start buying. i jus want to know if anyone has done this before.

6th January 2009, 23:29

Stewart a Scottish lad cant mind his user name had a vtr that was charged but its now a vts engine.. The omp clutch mite not be up to much when you try putting any good amount of torque through it. Mind had a mate that used the pug sport one on his s/c 106 and it lasted about a day lol

7th January 2009, 10:47

its best to go for a bigger rad if you have the small vtr rad and you would also need 2 oil coolers, one for charger and one for engine.

you also need to lower the compression some how.

the bits inside the car are worth taking into account, such as gauges and turbo timer ect as these can soon add upto a couple of hundred

7th January 2009, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxa

its best to go for a bigger rad if you have the small vtr rad and you would also need 2 oil coolers, one for charger and one for engine.

you also need to lower the compression some how.

the bits inside the car are worth taking into account, such as gauges and turbo timer ect as these can soon add upto a couple of hundred

money is no issue as im doing it propery. gauges are sorted.

you dont need a low compression engine to run a charger. but it can be effectice.

as i said i like everyone helping me out. and im sure everyone would love to see it put into action too!

if someone could find me a charged vtr id be very grateful..

the omp clutch should be good if im runnin less than 200.

cheers guys

7th January 2009, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveyBoy

money is no issue as im
you dont need a low compression engine to run a charger. but it can be effectice.
cheers guys

surely you need to lower compression how ever the boost is given, 8 psi is 8 psi regardless of turbo or sc.

i know you can just chuck boost into the car and go, but it will go bang in no time

7th January 2009, 20:36

You can not run much boost unless you lower the comp. Its also not power but torque that kills your clutch. If its takes 200bhp from NA TU it may only take 150 170 odd from boost.

You really are best to give GMC a call.

9th January 2009, 19:15

i dont want negativeness please. jus wanted help. dont matter anyway, my progress thread has started.