Thinking of fitting a turbo.. Advice please

[Andyk1801]

So quick run down

My mates got a couple of good condition turbos off his Toyota supra twin turbo engine and suggested he would give me one if I wanted to turbo the 172...

Just after some quick advice as to what I need to buy to do this..

I'm going to upgrade in April next year to a 200 so just wanted to have a play with the car as I'm not overly bothered about it as its not worth a great deal so would be a bit of fun..

Any past experiences?

Do I need to change the ecu?

All help appreciated


Thanks

 

[Cooksport]

If your getting rid of the car mate, dont bother.

Just save the money for an r26 conversion on the 200!

Josh

 

[Andyk1801]

I was thinking of maybe keeping it as toy.. If I get a 200 I will probably just keep it standard as I think they look great as they are..

 

[Cooksport]

If thats the case, strip it out completely and put a set of decent coilovers on it. Then give it death!

 

[Andyk1801]

Hahaha yea... I really want to turbo it as well though... Owned one turbo car in the past and want another but not as a daily full time..

 

[Cooksport]

If you turbo it, do it properly.

Or just put Meg F4rT internals and hybrid on it!

 

[Andyk1801]

Ok pal... Can you use all the megane 225 parts on it? ie turbo, intercooler, pipe work?

 

[Cooksport]

Custom boost pipes would be needed, an there is an off the shelf forge intercooler which fits. Need to look up which one though!

 

[Andyk1801]

Cool... Off the top of your head based on all the work being done by my mate for beers and fun.. How much would I have to spend? And can you run the standard ecu?

 

[Addicted]

If you want a turbo car, why not buy one with a turbo and have fun with that? Makes more sense to me, sell the 182, pickup a 200 and buy something Jap.

But for gods sake whatever you do, don't buy a car from your granparents and then paint your steels "split rim" style.

 

[Andyk1801]

To be honest I just fancy having some fun with this one.. Love the car but I don't feel it's worth selling for the 200, and would like to maybe learn a bit more about them and just do something different than how I would normally modify a car..

 

[Cooksport]

Andy, If you want to know any advice on different turbo setups available etc, give us a ring or email.

07980222001

josh.cook@cooksport.co.uk

 

[Luke.]

Hi Andy, Just to let you know the intercooler Josh is on about is a Forge Type 07 Universal Intercooler.. The same one that I have bought for my car..

Luke

 

[Cooksport]

Thanks Luke, I couldnt remember which one it is you had! Also, hurry up and strip your car out, I need to finish your cage.

 

[Andyk1801]

Cheers lads.

 

[Luke.]

Thanks Luke, I couldnt remember which one it is you had! Also, hurry up and strip your car out, I need to finish your cage.

Sunday!!

 

[Cooksport]

We are not open Sunday's.

Special appointment only. Lets stop cluttering up this thread now :rasp:

 

[bill]

But for gods sake whatever you do, don't buy a car from your granparents and then paint your steels "split rim" style.

pmsl

 

[Luke.]

We are not open Sunday's.

Special appointment only. Lets stop cluttering up this thread now

Your special, Ive got an appointment ha.. Yes sorry for the Hijack