turbo conversion costs

23rd June 2006, 22:38

am thinkin bout geting a turbo conversion done on ma vts was wondering if anyone has had costings on this and how much should i expect to pay to get a good job done.

a have bout 3 grand at the moment but would would like to put a new engine in at the same time.

23rd June 2006, 22:54

3k minimum plus forged pistons, clutch and brakes. when you say 'new' engine, do you mean brand new? if so then add over a grand on to that figure, cheaper just to overhaul your existing engine. how fast you want to go depends on how deep your pockets are.

23rd June 2006, 23:14

a doubt a overhaul on ma engine would be wort it as it just over the 90,000 mark can get a new engine from hfh with forged pistons for 1500 but have heard they are quite dodgy.

also will the 266mm discs plus xsara calipers be enough cause a want to keep the 14" rims on.

24th June 2006, 12:37

probably be near enough the limits of those brakes to be honest. i'm sure there are 4 pots which fit under 14" wheels, pricey but bit pointless going fast if you can't stop

24th June 2006, 13:36

get a c2 vts engine in they have a better head then the saxo vts i think.

24th June 2006, 14:16

use 2 head gaskets 2 save money and refurb your engine, and speak 2 ratty as he has or had a modifed vts turbo manifold for sale i thinks, then your figure will be good
and theres a supercharger kit for sale on here too

24th June 2006, 14:34

always use forged pistons, two headgaskets won't get rid of the extra heat of the compressed air which is what kills (melts) the pistons, usually above 5-6psi iirc, and if you're only running 5-6psi then you may as well not even bother. c2 head has larger valves, not sure about the bottom end think it's more or less the same but you still have to use saxo inlet, sump and ecu (or just go standalone).
if you're going to do something then do it properly, especially when cutting corners could end up costing you more money in the long run ie when your pistons fail taking the crank and rods with them and punch a hole in the block.

24th June 2006, 16:21

I have an AP twin plate clutch and flywheel for sale in a couple of weeks if you are serious about TC'ing then you'll want one of these!

24th June 2006, 20:48

a am serious bout this need to sell ma other car but as im just in the reserch stage just looking for rough figures at the moment.

25th June 2006, 11:56

£3k for basic conversion, £5k+ for mid range covering all requried replacement parts e.g clutch, brakes, suspension, better cooling etc. Entry level will give +30-50 at the wheels (so from 95/100 to 130/150 and bags of torque) and mid range will be anything from 175-200.

26th June 2006, 16:36

get a supercharger mate, yes there a little more expensive,theres one for sale on here he only wants £1500 for the kit http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37623
And if i'm right i remeber bein told once that you should change a turbo every 70,000 miles. Plus a Supercharger sounds Dirty!! LOL :thumbup:

26th June 2006, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Ratty

£3k for basic conversion, £5k+ for mid range covering all requried replacement parts e.g clutch, brakes, suspension, better cooling etc. Entry level will give +30-50 at the wheels (so from 95/100 to 130/150 and bags of torque) and mid range will be anything from 175-200.

Entry level kit will also give alot of ball ache!! things braking all the time!! save the cash & do it properly.... :Y:

27th June 2006, 10:58

superchargers rarely last 70k, and if your turbo is looked after e.g. regular oil changes it will last the life of the car, superchargers however recently have had approx 40% return rate (as in the unit brakes within the year) how many turbochargers you hear braking?