question about turbo kits

1. devil34uk Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 northampton Posts: 999 saxo vts

   #1 4th March 2010, 19:01

   i have been offerd a turbo kit for my saxo pretty cheap (if not too cheap to be real) so i thought id ask you guys.
   
   i have concerns about it as the bloke rekons i can just bolt it on my vts and wire up the ecu for the dump valve and oil lines and the jobs done, i instantly have more power!!!
   
   can any body give me any advice or info about this as i think its complete shite but then agen i dont no much about cars and could be/am wrong, lol.
   
   thanks
2. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #2 4th March 2010, 19:05

   If it was that easy, We'd all have boost.
   
   Stay well away..
3. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #3 4th March 2010, 19:07

   Not called 'turbodoctor' by any chance is he? lol.
4. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

   #4 4th March 2010, 19:07

   Cheep turbo kits, WTF!
   
   Stay well away mate...
5. johnlambert Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Dublin Posts: 4359 Honda S2000

   #5 4th March 2010, 19:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mr_P If it was that easy, We'd all have boost. Stay well away..

   ditto!!!
   
   its not that simple pal.
6. devil34uk Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 northampton Posts: 999 saxo vts

   #6 4th March 2010, 19:21

   his name is JORGEFREITAS on swapz. and guess what that "turbodoctor" is on there too!
   
   i thought it was too good to be true!!!
   
   thanks guys
7. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

   #7 4th March 2010, 19:33

   Boost doesnt come cheap so stay away.
8. devil34uk Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 northampton Posts: 999 saxo vts

   #8 4th March 2010, 19:35

   stupid question but whats boost? i assume its from a turbo but thats all i no!!!, lol
9. jaybiss Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2004 Solihull Posts: 18231 Two Tone Sax

   #9 4th March 2010, 19:38

   there are some good cheap home made kits out there
   
   gav (cant remember his username on here, its either william wallace, sophia bush), has collected his own bits before. maybe worth doing a search for threads by him as im sure he made a how to guide (it may even be in the stickies in this part of the forum)

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10. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

    #10 4th March 2010, 19:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jaybiss there are some good cheap home made kits out there gav (cant remember his username on here, its either william wallace, sophia bush), has collected his own bits before. maybe worth doing a search for threads by him as im sure he made a how to guide (it may even be in the stickies in this part of the forum)

    That was a "cheap" but somewhat reliable kit. Exactly what I'm going for really.
    
    He still covered all the vital parts and it did cost him a grand there or thereabouts.

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11. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

    #11 4th March 2010, 20:44

    Dont listen to what alot of people say on here mate, alot of people just say stay away from turbo's and dont even have a clue, just say it because thats what everyone is saying.....
    
    Turbos can be done cheep yeah, of course they can. But as you dont know much about cars i wouldn't try it if i were you.
12. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

    #12 4th March 2010, 21:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CoolC Dont listen to what alot of people say on here mate, alot of people just say stay away from turbo's and dont even have a clue, just say it because thats what everyone is saying..... Turbos can be done cheep yeah, of course they can. But as you dont know much about cars i wouldn't try it if i were you.

    Lol,
    I'm far from staying away from turbo's and as far as "not having a clue" goes, I don't think so.
    
    
    Turbo's can be done cheap, yes. But at cheap you're still looking at £1k.
    
    Extra Fuelling? Management to control it? Management to help the standard ecu understand boost? The cheapest way of doing that is with an extra injector, MF2 and Sigcon. Even that needs to be set up. So either pay someone to do it or buy yourself a wideband AFR. You're looking at £400-£500 just for all that.
    
    Sure you can use a pressure switch to dump the extra fuel in when boost is detected, but that won't last long at all.
13. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #13 4th March 2010, 22:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by devil34uk i have been offerd a turbo kit for my saxo pretty cheap (if not too cheap to be real) so i thought id ask you guys.

    I would say have a look at this http://www.saxosportsclub.com/Forums...c/t=49212.html
14. Sophia_Bush Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Shropshire Posts: 9994 Moonstone Blue 106 GTi

    #14 4th March 2010, 22:50

    Cheers jay and mr p some threads which may give more help, general pics, few guides and very rough costings
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=261617
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=264588
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=167335
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=127180
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94066

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