ManwithSupra Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Just got back from a little spirited drive around some country roads and parked up back at home after waiting for a few mins (to cool the old twins down). I blipped the throttle and guess what, a little puff of blue smoke appeared After a little while i did it again and the same thing happened so looks like the twins have popped a seal somewhere so i Turned her off and then went indoors waited for an hour had a cuppa and a twix and popped back outside with my wife so she can start it up so i can check for smoke on start up etc. She started it up all clear no smoke, waited until operating temp was reached then a blip of the throttle and yep you guessed it a very little puff of blue smoke popped out of the exhaust, so this must be the turbo seals on their way out. Said to the wife that to sort this out i will need to change the turbos and this is the oppertunity i spoke to her about before going for a big single turbo. She then said and i quote "Only one (with a look her face), i like the idea it already has two turbos it sounds better to have two, going to one seems a step back, cant you get a like a big twin turbo setup instead" ... Ok then.... any reccomendations on big tub setups i know whifbitz is doing their own kit, anyone taken the plunge with these as yet?? I would like to keep the autobox as i have some plans for that later on down the line, so probably just want to max at 400-450bhp for now (and keep replacing boxes ) and if i can increase the strength of the stock box then a bit more later on Its nice to have a wife that likes cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 What's the current spec of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 What's the current spec of the car? Only BPU at the moment, so lots of additional things will need to be done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky1978 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Dont Racelogic do an auto box that is capable of handling a lot more power? I think J80LEO looked into getting one when he went big single and IIRC you can get one for about 1200 quid. Sure someone will be along to correct me if i am wrong lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Loads of after marked auto boxes out there now, Titan, SP engineering, BL etc take your pick dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Said to the wife that to sort this out i will need to change the turbos and this is the oppertunity i spoke to her about before going for a big single turbo. She then said and i quote "Only one (with a look her face) Richard mate, this sounds as if you've set the poor girl up:D - bless her. She doesn't know that she now needs to sell her house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 The Whifbitz manifold (twin wastegate) would certainly be on my single list. Regarding turbo, it depends on what power figure and spool you're after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Ok then.... any reccomendations on big tub setups i know whifbitz is doing their own kit, anyone taken the plunge with these as yet?? I would like to keep the autobox as i have some plans for that later on down the line, so probably just want to max at 400-450bhp for now (and keep replacing boxes ) and if i can increase the strength of the stock box then a bit more later on If it was me I would go with the following, good for around 500-550hp and very responsive, perfect street setup IMO. 14020-AT002 HKS Turbo Setup Kit Garrett GT3542R DBB Turbo Power Enterprise SH650A or SH800A Injectors - fit stock fuel rail Bosch 044 Fuel Pump Blow Off Valve + Weld On Flange Turbo Blanket Spark Plugs ECU - whatever the mapper recommends Gauges - AFR, Boost, Oil Pressure, etc. Boost Controller Intercooler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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