jdmjak Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 probably going to get some stick for bringing this up, i can imagine that this question has been raised many times before but i would like to get any new recent ideas or hints and tips that people have been using or different kits that are out there on offer. i am on quite a tight budget with my build but i do want to do it right first time and not do it too cheaply that its going to break everytime i put my foot down or take a trip back home. what im wanting to know is what kits (if people have used them) are out there at a decent price. i have been in touch with garage whifbitz about there full na-t conversion and got a quote from paul there which was very good in my eyes but is a little out of my price range at the moment, i have also been scouring the internet for turbo kits and as people will know there is alot of crap out there. the main ones i have found were: suprastore in the states who seem to offer a rather good na-t kit for around £2000 xspower kits at around £2500-£3000 has anybody had experience with either of these? or does anyone know of a kit out there at around £2000?? any help would be great cheers jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Depends on how hands I. You are You could make your own kit from different parts and a lot of research, or could opt for the whifbitz kit for good well built 300-400 bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Having been there and done it, twice now (XS Power kit first time and just recently upgraded to the Whifbitz kit), I would say purchase yourself a second hand tried and tested kit with all the fettling already done. Don't forget to budget for things like fluids, engine management, mapping and a clutch as these all add up. Make sure you don't skimp on things like cheap oil lines and Chinese wastegate as they're a false economy long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmjak Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 cheers for the responses guys. rich how you rate the xs-power kit? any good? i heard the turbos supplied dont last long but the site also sell a t61 t4 which i was thinking would be a good replacement. its all very well priced and like i said im on abit of a budget. i took into account a clutch and some sort of tuning, after looking on forums some guys were using the old apexi SAFC/neo controllers and tuning that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmjak Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 i will be doing all the work myself i think apart from the tuning side of things. i know my way around like but its just the tuning, i have no idea what im doing with that so would rather get that done professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 XS Power kit is fine, but if buying brand new expect it may have to be fettled as after all they are custom parts (Whifbitz kit required just as much fettling). Budget for a better wastegate than the XS Power item. My XS Power T4 turbo was brilliant and cheap to replace if it went pop! I would keep your eye out for a second hand set up Regards management.. I say Emanage Blue with our forum Trader Nodland to do the mapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmjak Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 what fettling would you say is normally needed? obviously custom fmic pipework is one. just had a read through your build thread, very impressive i think it will come in handy when i build mine. where would you say is the best place to look out for a second hand kit? i would imagine its rather rare to find a second hand kit is it? as for the management i will follow that route then, i would rather it was done right and if its tried and tested then i will go with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 i am on quite a tight budget with my build When you can afford it sell the NA and buy a TT, probably not what you want to hear but that would be my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmjak Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 to be honest though even on a budget you can build an na-t to be more power than that of a tt with bolt on mods and with the cost of buying a decent tt nowadays your probably better off going the na-t route (i myself am only looking for 350-400bhp on a single) unfortunately i cant afford a tt but i have always wanted a supra and after having 300+bhp drift cars i cant really stick with the non turbo power of the 2jz lol realistically this is my only option for a moderately powered supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 aa 400 bhp na-t is far more fun that a tt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmjak Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 glad to hear it! im looking forward to having a nice 350-400hp to play with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 aa 400 bhp na-t is far more fun that a tt. I've owned both too and I completely agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmjak Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 yeh i can imagine that the na-t's are alot more fun and more of a challenge aswell when driving i bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballsdeep Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Has been mentioned already but can't be stressed enough spend the extra on a decent wastegate precision / tial etc There's a lot to read but in here is some very good advise: http://www.mkiv.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?282979-Who-has-(or-is-doing)-an-NA-T-on-the-forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmjak Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 brilliant cheers for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Welcome, plenty of tried and tested kits out there. There's also lots of topics on na-t conversions and the pitfalls. It's fun but can be a royal pita! As I am finding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 demon motorsport do a nice affordable wastegate with lots of available spares and a full selection of spring rates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.