Turbo’s n things :)

18th December 2005, 06:44

Hey all..

Right, i've got me a 1.4 Furio and i've had some stupid idea that i want to get a turbo conversion on there..

couple of things really.

1, is it worth it ?
2, is it possible ?
3, straight forward to do ?
4, how much extra bhp will it give me ?
6, cost of it all ?

I'm totally clueless to all this (kinda) and it wont be me doing it, if i plan to do it i'll take it to a garage and let the real blokes sort it out

What you recon people?

18th December 2005, 06:52

not really worth it on a 1.4 obvious advantages lots of top end power on a little engine but downside may not cope with it very well bigger engines tend to be the ones with them coz they can take it best to keep it how it is maybe cams port polish then after no claims have built up get a car with standard turbo or fit one to a vts?? options are endless but its personal choice id say dont bother

18th December 2005, 18:33

the 1.6 block is just a bored out 1.4 so there should be no more reliability probs than on the bigger engine. look at the Carworx website, which iirc lists the 1.4 turbo conversion as giving around 180bhp. remember you'll also need uprated brakes and clutch. in the end it's only worth it if you think it's worth it, after all it's you who's spending the money

18th December 2005, 19:34

Wooo... 180bhp

I'm liking the sound of that but how much is 180bhp gonna cost to do this do you recon ?

18th December 2005, 21:36

minimum 5k, thats more than double power, forged pistons the lot for that

19th December 2005, 03:45

Just bought SaxoAl`s VTR turbo .......and it is a 100 times better than my normal VTR

19th December 2005, 04:14

5k

I aint got that sort of money tbh

19th December 2005, 04:59

could be as low as 3k though but power will be drastically reduced

19th December 2005, 05:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurioRob

5k

I aint got that sort of money tbh

you dont have to go for forced induction, get some cams manifold, de-cat and good filter then get a remap should have a nice increase

20th December 2005, 23:43

What do you think the total would be for the Cams, De Cat etc and how would i get them fitted (manchester) ?

I've already got a pipex induction kit on there so ive got the "good filter" part covered ?

Have a look at this link and see what you think..

Ebay Link....

I know its nothing compared to a turbo or super charger but will this do much more than my standard induction kit ?

21st December 2005, 01:16

hahahahahahahahahahahaha. 15bhp for £100

have a think about that for a second mate. avoid that ebay shite at all costs and save your money. as for you having the good induction kit, the piperx is an open filter and all it sucks into the engine is warm air- so you're actually losing power. get an enclosed filter such as the Green, BMC, or piperx viper. and tbh, by the time you've spent money on that, cams(and headwork to compliment them), full exhaust, manifold and remap, you'll have been better off just putting in a vtr or even a vts engine.

21st December 2005, 13:36

how much have you got and we can tell you want you can expect for your money, also whats your driving style

22nd December 2005, 02:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Hush

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurioRob

5k

I aint got that sort of money tbh

you dont have to go for forced induction, get some cams manifold, de-cat and good filter then get a remap should have a nice increase

Well said Mr_Hush

22nd December 2005, 03:07

I've got roughly £1500 - £2000 to spend on this car at the moment..

My driving style.. 2nd gear 60mph

22nd December 2005, 03:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurioRob

I've got roughly £1500 - £2000 to spend on this car at the moment..

My driving style.. 2nd gear 60mph

cams £500ish? manifold £300ish? i got my de-cat for £20, is ur cat under the car or on the manifold?

how much are remaps? £600ish?

22nd December 2005, 03:24

Get a little more cash together and go for a VTS/GTi Conversion ......from 70-80BHP to 120-130BHP good power upgrade

22nd December 2005, 03:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurioRob

I've got roughly £1500 - £2000 to spend on this car at the moment..

My driving style.. 2nd gear 60mph

You'll need that money for insurance costs mate.
And driving like that, then fuel aswell. Trust me, you'll be able to watch the fuel gauge go down within miles.