mellonman Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Hi all after finding that my turbos are well dead, was looking on going single but my car has got high milage 130,000 will this matter? is it worth going single or should i just put some stockers back in and stay at bpu? i have not got mega bucks spare about £3,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBDJ Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 130k miles isn't high mileage IMHO. For that budget I wouldn't recommend a single conversion unless you are handy with the tools and get lucky with buying parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 3k isn't going to cut it for a single unfortunately. A decent single turbo kit will cost that before you fuel it or map it. Mileage isn't anything to worry about. A compression test and leak down test will tell you if your engine is healthy enough. I would always recommend changing the main ancillaries when going for a single install (oil pump etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 okey lets see what i need please help if i need more or let me know what is needed so i can ring it all up.(yes i will be doing alot of it all my self). 650 injectors manifold turbo waste gate piggy back ecu wide band o2 oil cooler twin 255 walbro pumps fuel pressure regulator map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shima60 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 okey lets see what i need please help if i need more or let me know what is needed so i can ring it all up.(yes i will be doing alot of it all my self). 650 injectors manifold turbo waste gate piggy back ecu wide band o2 oil cooler twin 255 walbro pumps fuel pressure regulator map I'm not a big fan of piggy back ecu's on the best of days but going single i would say no no.. if your doing most of the work and you have the time you should be ok. maybe find a good seccond hand turbo from a member on here i'v seen a few going. that will save you a few pennies. Edited due to my epic spelling fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Full service (different plugs, fresh oil & filter etc) Leak Down Test Turbo Elbow/Downpipe Fabrication of pipework from Turbo to Intercooler Large K&N filter Oil Return Lines for Turbo Oil Vapour Breather setup/catchcan I'd also recommend.. Front Crank Oil Seal Oil Pump Water Pump Pulley wheel Timing Belt Aux Belt These are the things you need done for peace of mind. The autobox isn't much good after 500ish HP (Depending on torque levels of course) so you would need to look into a built box after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 i see so many turbos but what one to get as i have a auto. aiming for 500hp . or should i just get some turbo technics stage 3 hybrid? aarrrrhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 i have done all pumps and pulleys apart from water pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Get a turbo kit from one of the traders. Turbo wise, a GT35R will do nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 GT35R on a stock box To slow:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) please correct me but wouldnt the gt35r be running at max to make the 500hp wouldnt it be safer to run a 600hp turbo at lower psi or am i completly wrong? i just looked on ebay and this turbo is £300 from america so very cheap Edited September 6, 2010 by mellonman missed something out (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=227572 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=227572 please stop making this harder for me to decide:bang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 please correct me but wouldnt the gt35r be running at max to make the 500hp wouldnt it be safer to run a 600hp turbo at lower psi or am i completly wrong? i just looked on ebay and this turbo is £300 from america so very cheap GT35R can produce around 520bhp @ 1.4bar ish. Nic on here had a very nice example http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=8908 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 3k isn't going to cut it for a single unfortunately. A decent single turbo kit will cost that before you fuel it or map it. Mileage isn't anything to worry about. A compression test and leak down test will tell you if your engine is healthy enough. I would always recommend changing the main ancillaries when going for a single install (oil pump etc). Agree. What about just getting a supra that has already been converted and running reliably 1-2 years..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Agree. What about just getting a supra that has already been converted and running reliably 1-2 years..... haha i like the plug for the sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 GT35R can produce around 520bhp @ 1.4bar ish. Nic on here had a very nice example http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=8908 thats good then, how comes these turbos are so cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Make sure it's not an eBay rip off turbo. Must be DBB, T4 footprint and new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Make sure it's not an eBay rip off turbo. Must be DBB, T4 footprint and new that be where is different it says t3 footprint god dame it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I'd say you want to double that £3K budget at least mate, to go single on a reliable basis. I've spent over £8K already, and i'm still fitting supporting mods. My advise would be, do your homework before deciding on which route to go down. Take everything into account, like fitting larger brakes etc, to cope with the increase in power The single route is like opening a pack of pringles. ONCE YOU POP YOU CAN'T STOP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 GT35R can produce around 520bhp @ 1.4bar ish. Nic on here had a very nice example http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=8908 Mine was a GT3582R (double ball bearing) with a T4 AR 0.82 exhaust housing, perfect for a fast and responsive street setup. http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8893/cimg0004sj0.jpg http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3871/cimg0007uv1.jpg http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9102/cimg0011to0.jpg http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6208/cimg0013vv0.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Talk to Ian C he has run a piggy back ECU for years with great results 550+RWHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 also depends how much you done with your BPU. Paul at whifbitz says it will only be around £3k for me to go single as iv done so much to the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Really Malcolm? I thought his kits alone were 3k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Really Malcolm? I thought his kits alone were 3k? yer i mean it was just a small question at the top of his head answer when i was paying for some work. most probly didnt include labour lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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