Spidey wrote:
Actually, just reading a few dodgy reviews for Turbo Technics !
AET seem to get decent reviews but Fensport seem to be the safest bet - and they know their stuff.
Bargain for a big turbo on IMOC
600+ hp turbo for sale !
Amazing deal, but wouldn't that need some serious support around it?
In my view, you would need the following "other upgrades" along with that turbo:
Aftermarket ECU
Forged internals
MASSIVE boot mount IC (specially to make room for the side screamer pipe)
Possibly uprated fuel rail and injectors, and then dual fuel pumps and swirl pot
I could be wrong, but can't see how you can support 600+hp without the above.
Not to be negative, but although the turbo kit itself is great value, there is a considerable amount of other kit and work required which is most likely well above and beyond what most people are willing or able to afford.
How about just going for an uprated side mount IC, like a Greddy or possibly an ST205 charge cooler and then swap out the stock tubby for a GT3071R or similar. Ok, still going to cost a few quid, but much more within reason and should throw you into the 300-350fwhp region.
A step further again would also be a stroker kit, ie, 2.2 liter with forged internals also with uprated turbo and IC. THis should kick it up over 400fwhp.
It's all down to budget and time. If your car is your only car and a daily driver, you can't exactly leave it in a workshop for two weeks, so whatever you decide, keep us posted anyway. If you do decide to do an upgrade, big or small, maybe run a thread on it, with pics and updates as they happen.
Best of luck with it all anyway Ozzy.
