Ali C Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Iv been looking about for a turbo kit for my N/A and am just wanting to know the best kit avaiable.? The best iv seen so far has been the PHR Stage 1 Turbo System, anyone ever used it? Any input Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Just dump a TT engine in it and save yourself a world of pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Do you reckon thats the best way to go..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Do you reckon thats the best way to go..? Without a doubt it is, the hassle to BHP from an N/A T compaired to dumping a TT lump in it make it a no brainer IMO What kind of power are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Im looking for around 300-350BHP for an everyday car, and fueling lol..? Thats why i was thinking of just bolting a turbo kit onto it as aposed to swaping the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasupra1980 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) Your best doing a full TT Engine, turbo rear diff, propshaft, and turbo auto/manual gear box conversion mate, upgraded intercooler such as greddy, its worth it in my opinion i was going to go down the same road you are going, but allot of the guys and ladies on here convinced me otherwise, best decision i ever made doing an na-tt conversion, and i am running at around 400bhp. Took me about 4 months to get the money together to do the full conversion, its not cheap, but allot cheaper than doing what you plan and what i was going to do. And i also use her as an everyday car. Edited February 10, 2009 by toyotasupra1980 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 ok..I liked the idea of putting the turbo onto the engine that i have now and working on it, because as i said im not looking huge BHP, what was the total cost for you to do the conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 As above, Traders here are offering a TT lump all in including fitting for 2.5k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Your best doing a full TT Engine, turbo rear diff, propshaft, and turbo auto/manual gear box conversion mate, upgraded intercooler such as greddy, its worth it in my opinion i was going to go down the same road you are going, but allot of the guys and ladies on here convinced me otherwise, best decision i ever made doing an na-tt conversion, and i am running at around 400bhp. Took me about 4 months to get the money together to do the full conversion, its not cheap, but allot cheaper than doing what you plan and what i was going to do. And i also use her as an everyday car. How much did that cost you including brake upgrades ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 As above, the parts for a decent NA-T conversion are going to be alot more than what you can get a TT conversion done for. For the power you are looking at it's a no brainer really. Having said that, with prices for TT's the way they are you might want to look into buying a proper TT instead as the TT conversion on an NA (plus the cost of your car) would put you near or in the TT price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 A hell of alot cheaper then to do a conversion, from the conversion and running basic upgards like exhaust, induction etc what kind of BHP am i looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasupra1980 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) ok..I liked the idea of putting the turbo onto the engine that i have now and working on it, because as i said im not looking huge BHP, what was the total cost for you to do the conversion? i paid just over £5000, before the uk went into melt down with money, which included: A Clean and Minted TT Engine with only 30,000miles. Greddy FMIC. Hardpipe kit. Full Turbo Rear diff and TT crossbar, NA rear diff and crossbar is weaker. Due to mine being an auto i changed fro the na gear box to a full TT gear box. Upgraded fuel pump. TT ECU. which resulted in a full TT conversion and running 400bhp, fuel economy not that different to an NA, unless you boot it about allot:D:D:D I will admit you can buy a TT Supra for about 5k now, but like i said i did the conversion when a decent TT supra with low mileage engine was around 7 - 10k Edited February 10, 2009 by toyotasupra1980 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Mines an auto as well, although i thought the standard trans would be able to cope with around 300-350..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Mate use the search button. This has been covered a million times. "search" NA-TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Mate use the search button. This has been covered a million times. "search" NA-TT I couldnt find anything and just wanted abit of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasupra1980 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Mines an auto as well, although i thought the standard trans would be able to cope with around 300-350..? i thought that to, but i went for the TT gear box, due to the TT box is very strong and can hold allot of power, the gear changes are allot more smoother and quicker. you also mention breaks, i still run on the standard break discs and pads since doing the conversion 5 months ago, they do hold very well to be honest but i am planning on getting an upgrade in the future along with full Tien suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDO Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 i paid just over £5000, before the uk went into melt down with money, which included: A Clean and Minted TT Engine with only 30,000miles. Greddy FMIC. Hardpipe kit. Full Turbo Rear diff and TT crossbar, NA rear diff and crossbar is weaker. Due to mine being an auto i changed fro the na gear box to a full TT gear box. Upgraded fuel pump. TT ECU. which resulted in a full TT conversion and running 400bhp, fuel economy not that different to an NA, unless you boot it about allot:D:D:D was looking at going NA/T after having my N/A for a wile, I looked at all the options as well.. and i am going for the TT swap.. probably a bit more expensive but well worth it.. also looked at selling mine and buying a tt straight off but have spent to much on mine over the last few years getting it how i wanted it (apart from the power!).. mine is hopefully going in next week been planning and getting parts since Sept/oct.. i even managed to get my insurance for the same price! not sure what a NA/T would be like to insure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Ive done a conversion myself on my own car and so has miko... This link is to mine http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=152910 This is miko_supras thread http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=136136 hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDO Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 PS i've gone for a 6sp conversion as well, think you def' have to go with a TT gear setup.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 PS i've gone for a 6sp conversion as well, think you def' have to go with a TT gear setup.. The only problem is the cost of the 6speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasupra1980 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 was looking at going NA/T after having my N/A for a wile, I looked at all the options as well.. and i am going for the TT swap.. probably a bit more expensive but well worth it.. also looked at selling mine and buying a tt straight off but have spent to much on mine over the last few years getting it how i wanted it (apart from the power!).. mine is hopefully going in next week been planning and getting parts since Sept/oct.. i even managed to get my insurance for the same price! not sure what a NA/T would be like to insure.. partly the reason i kept my supra, just done allot to her and just did not want to sell her and do the same thing all over again buying the same bits with a TT supra, there is sentimental value when you build a car from scratch, and you get more pride out of it when you buy the bits you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Boostlogic are acknowledged as one of the best NA-T conversion kits but you'll still need a few bits and bobs, again, do a search: http://www.boostlogic.com/xcart/home.php?cat=19 This club was set up precisely for what your after, everything covered: http://forum.clubna-t.com/ You wont get much change out of £5K for a quality conversion, a TT swap and BPU would almost certainly be less don't forget to factor in gear box ( a getrag 6 speed is rare as rocking horse poo and used £2K+) LSD, brakes (AP Racing or Brembo £2.5K+) You'd probably get a bit over 400bhp for the TT but with room for more power in the future than that - a single turbo perhaps rather than 350ish bhp for the NA-T and little room for increase without some serious upgrades = more expense. If your on a tight budget don't go NA-T. If things go wrong and you've no reserve funds your stuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDO Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 yeah, i got lucky with the 6speed...:d:d:d:d:d:d:d Main point was the need to up-rate the gear box.. I believe Turbonut is spot on with the view on costings.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasupra1980 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Just to finish off, which ever you choose, be it a TT conversion or NA-T setup best of luck to you and hope your happy with the end product when everything is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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