106 VTS/GTI turbo.....

1. Sidesport Established Member Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2124

   #1 18th January 2007, 22:35

   Right, this has been playing on my mind for abit now!
   
   As some of you know i have a 106 quiksilver as well, i killed it before xmas and its been sat at the bottom of the drive since!
   
   I sucked up water, and the engine sezied, so a new engine was/is needed.
   
   I sourced the engine, its here waiting to go in.
   
   HOWEVER
   
   I have always fancied doing somthing abit mental with it. I love the way it drives, such a fun car and with 200+ bhp could be abit of a monster.
   
   Whats needed to turbo a 1.6 gti/vts lump?
   
   It would all be DIY, i can pretty much fabricate/weld anything so id want to do it all myself, but need to know exactly whats involved and needed. Some advice from people that have done it before would be great, what to look out for etc.
   
   Many Thanks
   
   Chris
2. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #2 18th January 2007, 23:32

   since you can fabricate then you can design your own manifold and downpipe and any boost pipes.
   
   Basic turbo conversion still takes a fair bit of wedge and skimping = bad conversion.
   
   You can do some parts cheap others you just cant get around.
   
   Basic: turbo, manifold & downpipe, intercooler, boost pipes.
   
   ECU either use standalone or mf2 & sigcon with extra injectors. Loads of options lurking here
   
   Clutch, standard clutch will do more damage than good when it explodes. Helix at least
   
   Brakes, need to do something here vts/r/quiksilver brakes suck.
   
   Loads and loads of other things to consider like mapping, engine mounts, suspension...
3. saxoash Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 East Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6169 VTR

   #3 19th January 2007, 00:21

   In addition to what Scott said. Depending on your desired power out put, forged pistons also lower compression with double head gasket is a must
4. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #4 19th January 2007, 07:49

   Even tho it will be a DIY project could be an idea to talk to companies that offer a kit and just have aword on the little things that could be overlooked by a DIY kit.
   
   Talking to some of the Turbo'd owners on hear pay also be a Massive help :-)
5. mallboy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 Wolverhampton Posts: 3000 MK1 VTR TURBO

   #5 19th January 2007, 13:01

   iv nearly finished doing my turbo conversion to my vtr. i bought the manifold, turbo and exhaust but to be honest it has nearly been a complete diy conversion. allot of work is involved believe me!
   
   because i cannot weld, the parts have cost me considerably more but the boost pipes and exhaust could be welded up yourself. i would advice getting a manifold that brings the turbo away from the alternator as it will help with oil filter and melting the altenator. if you read simos feature on his vts, it could help you overcome some problems!!
6. JAMESVTS Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 141 VTS TURBO!

   #6 20th January 2007, 16:23

   lots of small thhings to consider and can get overlooked, if you do you reaserch it can be done
7. axsaxoman Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2003 Scotland Posts: 3380

   #7 20th January 2007, 16:39

   tell youself it will cost 2.5k in parts to do it right ,and you won,t be far off
8. JAMESVTS Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 141 VTS TURBO!

   #8 21st January 2007, 15:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by axsaxoman tell youself it will cost 2.5k in parts to do it right ,and you won,t be far off

   very true..........