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 19 16v t
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jakey_b
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Joined: 31 Aug 2005
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:15 am

I've decided that I am going to put a turbo on my 19.
My justification to everyone who is telling me I am a twat is that I love the car to bits and have already spent close to 6k on it already.

Il be starting with just the basics (actually getting the turbo and necessaries to get it going) Then be looking to upgrade the cams, pistons etc..

I'l be looking for a steady figure of around 250hp.

This is going to take a while as I will be buying a part or two each month as most of the parts average £400. I expect to have all the parts bought buy November. First up is the turbo (Garret t28).
mals
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Joined: 04 Jul 2004
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:20 pm

Good work mate! I will have to have a little looky see at that when it's done!!!!
jakey_b
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Joined: 31 Aug 2005
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:04 am

Definately, I may be asking for much help and advice on here thats for sure . Il keep you posted
A14LN C
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 1:12 pm

"i read this post mesmorizzzzed with that avatar"
jakey_b
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 3:59 am

Hey, I'l be looking to buy the turbo next month. Now I've been following bb tuning for parts which recomends a t28 with racing actuator. I was wondering if this is really the best option or could I go for a bit more power with say a hybrid T4? Neal I know you have built one already so I was wonderin what you thought?

Any info is a gr8 help

cheerz
Chris H
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:06 am

lol at this thread
jakey_b
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:13 am

Clueless I know, but i was wondering if you may be able to enlighten me?
Neal
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:13 am

I haven't built anything turboed, don't know anything about it.

Chet has, but he's Irish and you're better off not listening to a word he says.
jakey_b
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Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Posts: 141

Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:18 am

I see Embarassed . Like I mentioned my mechanical knowledge and ability is somewhat limited but I like a challenge, luckily enough I have someone that knows what they are doing to help me. I have beeen wanting to do this ever since I've had me 19 so I thought I would make a start and start buyin the parts bit by bit. Its gonna be a tough but I really wanna push for as much hp and torque before me gearbox explodes. Like I say n e help is gr8tly appreciated
Chet T16
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:36 am

Go get a loan of 5k and come see me. i'll sell you all you'll ever need for a 2.0 16v chargecooled turbo engine
Chris H
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:39 am

apart from the ported head which I need to finish! Laughing
Chet T16
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:41 am

lol yes, there is that of course
Chris H
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:43 am

I'll do it later yeah
bbracer16valver
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:22 am

5k is steep

v v steep
Chris H
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:24 am

well if you can get it cheaper let us know.

I don't think 5k for a ready to go running independant management, bespoke loom, 2l 16V meggy lump thats been rebuilt, incl chargecooler and so on it steep at all.
Chris H
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:24 am

bb tuning want 5k for their shite 2 headgasket set up!
Chris H
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:25 am

oh yeah chets also has forged low comp pistons
bbracer16valver
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:30 am

could get bits for just over 2.5k then have most done by me and friends im in the process of sorcing all my bits for my 1.8 turbo (yes standard F7P lump) thinking the 1.8 will be easiest to start with as when i get board (or fook it up) i can use the bits on a ph1 meggy lump have a few bits sorted so far, and hope to build the lump for under 3k, low boost standard pistons 180BHP realible everyday power is all i am looking for
Chris H
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:38 am

yes but hes looking for as much power as he can get which is what chets engine is being built for.
bbracer16valver
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:42 am

surely then forged pistons, bigger turbo and ECU amongst other things will take it above and beyond 5k

i no where a 19 2.0 turbs is with 300bhp for 3000 pounds (if only!?! Sad )
Chris H
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:47 am

nope cos chet got the stuff a while back and waited so he got it all cheap, not that cheap but 5k is his lowest he'll go to get rid.
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