Scott134
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Hi all,
I know there a few turbo butters on here that have tried just about every turbo combo so I wanted to ask for some tips.
I have a spare 1.7 engine on an engine stand in my garage and will be building that from the ground up to a decent spec. I've already decided it will be turbo'd with forged internals etc and have been chatting with Chris at LMS. I think the engine build will take me most of next year, ready for the 2016 track season hopefully. I want 250bhp+ from this build.
However, while that build is going on, I also want to try out the cheapest possible tubo conversion on my current engine to have a bit of fun with this track season, before my big build is done. Ideally, I would use some parts that can be carried over to the bigger build when the new engine is ready, e.g. Intercooler and piping etc but obviously the turbos will be different.
For now, what would you guys suggest for the cheap build - what turbo, intercooler, etc? I'm hoping to pick up what I need off eBay and, if needed, will ask LMS to make up a manifold and supply the decomp plate.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance, and happy new year all!
I know there a few turbo butters on here that have tried just about every turbo combo so I wanted to ask for some tips.
I have a spare 1.7 engine on an engine stand in my garage and will be building that from the ground up to a decent spec. I've already decided it will be turbo'd with forged internals etc and have been chatting with Chris at LMS. I think the engine build will take me most of next year, ready for the 2016 track season hopefully. I want 250bhp+ from this build.
However, while that build is going on, I also want to try out the cheapest possible tubo conversion on my current engine to have a bit of fun with this track season, before my big build is done. Ideally, I would use some parts that can be carried over to the bigger build when the new engine is ready, e.g. Intercooler and piping etc but obviously the turbos will be different.
For now, what would you guys suggest for the cheap build - what turbo, intercooler, etc? I'm hoping to pick up what I need off eBay and, if needed, will ask LMS to make up a manifold and supply the decomp plate.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance, and happy new year all!