VTS turbo, HELP

1. lcheater Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Southampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 811 1999 Saxo VTS 2008 Vectra 2.8 V6 Turbo 1987 Rang

   #1 3rd November 2005, 22:29

   Right, i am looking into the cost of PARTS only to fit a turbo to my VTS engine.
   
   The engine will be totally standard apart from fitting a double headgasket for lower compression. I have not got a clue what sort of turbo i would need, i would have thought a pretty small one as it is on a small 16v engine.
   
   What is my best bet, buy a standard turbo from a standard car, or buy an aftermarket custom turbo? I am not looking for the ultimate in performace, although i do want it to make a noticable difference! I know i need all the pipework and hoses for the intercooler etc etc but my main question at the mo is what sort of turbo would be the best to fit to a standard engine?
2. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #2 3rd November 2005, 23:25

   no need for a small turbo, bucky was running a t4.
   
   a t2 may run out of puff higher up the revs, a t25 will be fine.
   
   Cheaper to buy a second hand turbo from a donor car.
   
   
3. lcheater Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Southampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 811 1999 Saxo VTS 2008 Vectra 2.8 V6 Turbo 1987 Rang

   #3 4th November 2005, 03:58

   any suggestions on what car then mate?
4. Ratty Established Member Joined: Jun 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1682

   #4 4th November 2005, 04:27

   200sx, silvia, saab etc
5. lcheater Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Southampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 811 1999 Saxo VTS 2008 Vectra 2.8 V6 Turbo 1987 Rang

   #5 6th November 2005, 05:26

   something like this?
   
   Click here!!!
6. L8R_VTR Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 786

   #6 6th November 2005, 05:36

   way to go you with the turbo best of luck am jealous as fuck i thought scott would of had one on his done by now?
7. lcheater Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Southampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 811 1999 Saxo VTS 2008 Vectra 2.8 V6 Turbo 1987 Rang

   #7 6th November 2005, 18:22

   who!? I dont know scott?
   
   Dom used to own this car so i dont know if u are thinking he still owns it?
8. james-c2-vtr-turbo Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 22

   #8 12th February 2007, 18:56

   hi is it safe vto fit 2 headgaskets??? or can you get a bigger headgasket for the turbo conversion if so where can i get one from thanks james
9. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #9 12th February 2007, 18:57

   yes its safe to fit 2 gaskets.