mknapman77 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 hi all, some of you may have seen my supra revival thread, basically ive acquired a supra that has been sat for about 8 years, ive got it all running and taxed and tested, but found out it was mega low on power. just got the front off of the forward turbo and its seized solid. havent gotten to the rear one yet, but there is zero pressure coming out so im assuming they are both seized, will find out when i finally get it all off! my predicament now is do i convert it to single or replace both the turbos? im not really interested in going mental with horsepower or anything. id be happy if it had the same bhp has standard to be honest, so i was wondering where would be the best place to go for the parts, how much would both routes roughly cost, etc, etc, Also very interested in any parts people would have for sale in this area if anyone has some used (good) parts to get rid of? Im not looking to break the bank on this, as if you see my other thread the bodywork isnt in the greatest condition (understatement) and im still considering what i will do with it long term. thanks for any advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Can promise you going single will break the bank. That is all. Oh and even repairing (if they can be recovered) the stock twins will still run you a grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknapman77 Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 fair one, dont suppose you know what the standard turbos are on a supra to get a price on replacements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 It might be worth looking for a set a second hand turbos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I think they're about 1200 each, think, don't quote me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknapman77 Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 yeah thats a possibility. do you know anywhere that would sell the standard ones or a direct replacement? also do you know what manufacturer / model they are as standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 id go budgit single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknapman77 Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 what sort of budget are we talking though? im assuming with manifolds and all the other kit it will be quite expensive? plus im assuming there will be some ecu remapping involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 just get a second hand set for £300 job done bpu power is still a good 400 bhp going single can cost as much as 10k but can be done for alot less 2-3k on budget parts, stock ecu cant be mapped so would need a piggy or stand alone ecu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 i could do it for less than 800 i recon. i feel anorher project comeing on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Go BPU on some refurbed stage one Jspecs, £900 for the refurb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 i could do it for less than 800 i recon. i feel anorher project comeing on lol do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 lol do it ill shift the projects i have them see if i can get a tt with fubard turbos and se what dr shoestring can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 i could do it for less than 800 i recon. i feel anorher project comeing on a piggy and mapping will cost almost all of that, unless thats second hand too, remember with a tt you will want a intercooler as the compressed air gets hotter with the more boost you get , its not gonna be running no 8psi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Basically in short depends on how deep your pockets are Have some free cash go single if not stick with twins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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