turbo conv

[panther]

when doing a turbo conv .. do people change pistons etc or just run low boost
how much do you reckon the internals would take

 

[Michael172]

How much do you want to gain ?

 

[Toxic#66]

the better You will do the engine the better it will serve You later
I would't go higher than 250bhp without srious engine mods.

Did You consider supercharger instead of turbo ? Its easyer for the engine, gearbox and driveshafts

 

[panther]

the better You will do the engine the better it will serve You later
I would't go higher than 250bhp without srious engine mods.

Did You consider supercharger instead of turbo ? Its easyer for the engine, gearbox and driveshafts

isnt it alot of money has it been done

 

[Toxic#66]

I always wanted Rotrex (one guy from Italy made 160bph form a 1.4 14V ph2 clio2) http://www.clio16vclub.it/forum/viewtopic.php?start=0&t=6258
but its still to expensive.

On the other hand Vortech offers similar solution for half that price (should be around 1000GBP for You guys) http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/product.php?p=13&cat_key=19

Not sure about Vortech but Rotrex can be powered from aux belt, more advanced but comes with higher price.
All you need to do is remove AC make custom mount and "Plug'n'Play"

Now for cons and pros:
+ no need for special exhaust manifold
+ no need for all the pipework
+ no need for oli pipework to the charger (it's self lubricating thats for Rotrex not sure about Vortech)
+ no need for Intercooler (You can skip one or add it later for better gains)
+ power from the bottom (engine starts, charger starts, no turbo lag)

- higher price
- less gains than with the turbo
- not much projects to learn from

Lots of stuff on the net about turbo vs. supercharger

I'm planingto get one sometime but its a project for next few years.
Cams and 182 exhaust manifold go in in few weeks so we'll se the results
If I'm not happy with it I'll be saving money for that Vortech

 

[mini-valver]

PM BenR or PMurray.

 

[Toxic#66]

I hope someone with more experience will cut in shortly, ist a big subject to talk about and I can be wrong about few things.

 

[mini-valver]

They are finishing a kit ATM!

 

[franx]

http://www.mbcarperformance.nl/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=680_927_1359_1360&products_id=3077

Their car is running 220hp on low boost to stay on the safe side; no internals changed. I've driven it and it's a dream.