Ideas plese! turbo??

1. Nick_Westcoast Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 weston-s-mare United Kingdom (England) Posts: 103 1.4 westcoast, hopfully going to be

   #1 20th April 2006, 20:42

   Hi guys,
   
   I have a saxo westcoast and im getting quite bored with the power/lack of power!
   
   What would b the best thing to do? i might be swapping it plus some cash for a VTS...
   
   I love the idea of a turbo conversion but how much is that likely to cost? Doesnt have to be brand new!
   
   So far all i have done engine wise is a BMC induction kit, and a s/s exhaust system.
   
   Any help, ideas or contacts greatly appreciated!
   
   thanks in advance
   
   Nick
   
2. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #2 20th April 2006, 20:45

   something similar has been post recently man,
   
   no point in a turbo unless its for a VTS engine it would cost a b-b-b-b-bomb and would really get massive benefits out of it.
   a VTS or even VTR conversion would be your best bet and possibly a lot cheaper too
   
   
3. Nick_Westcoast Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 weston-s-mare United Kingdom (England) Posts: 103 1.4 westcoast, hopfully going to be

   #3 20th April 2006, 20:48

   just realised there was one about a furio turb, did have a quick look through but not close enough!!!
   
   Only frustrating thing is i have got my car looking how i want it, (except the lexus lights!!), it is only the performance that is letting me down!
   
   
4. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #4 20th April 2006, 20:51

   bit fustrating i bet.
   Take a chill pill... no need to go blasting around everywhere, lol.
   
   Why is the furio information not relevant mate? what sort of specific info are you after?
5. Bake Established Member Joined: Feb 2006 St Austell, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1691 Ibiza Cupra

   #5 20th April 2006, 20:51

   drop a vts engine in it!
6. Nick_Westcoast Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 weston-s-mare United Kingdom (England) Posts: 103 1.4 westcoast, hopfully going to be

   #6 20th April 2006, 20:53

   no, when i said i didn look close enough i meant i skipped down the page and didn even notice the furio topic!!!
7. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #7 20th April 2006, 20:55

   my bad, lol.
   
8. Nick_Westcoast Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 weston-s-mare United Kingdom (England) Posts: 103 1.4 westcoast, hopfully going to be

   #8 20th April 2006, 21:09

   so how much we talking for a vts conversion?
9. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #9 20th April 2006, 22:16

   however much for a VTS engine (i guessing here £500). you'll need wiring looms and other shite but im not the person to ask about this really. your best bet would be to avoid the crowds of people who want a VTS engine and get a VTR that will have been removed.
   
   also consider the raping you'll get from the insurance company when doing a conversion. You're 19 so you will get well and truely bummed.
10. Nick_Westcoast Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 weston-s-mare United Kingdom (England) Posts: 103 1.4 westcoast, hopfully going to be

    #10 20th April 2006, 22:27

    to be honest i imagine they would just laugh at me and cut me off the phone!!!
    
    Thanks for help mate, much appreciated
11. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #11 20th April 2006, 22:41

    sorry to not be much more help man
12. Awretham Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2004 Surrey Posts: 801 200sx S13

    #12 20th April 2006, 23:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adsayer no point in a turbo unless its for a VTS engine

    Sorry but thats totally untrue
13. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #13 20th April 2006, 23:59

    I agree Andrew.
    As manier people have proved, myself and Andrew included, a VTR can be as much fun with a turbo !!
14. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #14 21st April 2006, 00:53

    yup sorry i ment to put VT*. i wasd busy at work with managers looming over my desk so was a bit rushed.