Dave Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 So this is my goal to have a turbo engine in my car what do you guys think is the best route and why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Budget? Goals? What's the car used for? How much of the work will you be doing yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 M5 v8 turbo or gtfo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Transplant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 This topic gets bought up so many times. It all comes down to what you actually want as an end result and how much your willing to spend whilst remaining realistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Budget? Goals? What's the car used for? How much of the work will you be doing yourself? If I went na/t I could do most of the mechanical work ,if it was an engine transplant then I would get someone to do it.this probably won't happen until next year ,so I'm just fishing for advice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Why would you get someone else to do the engine transplant yet tackle an Na T build by yourself? A straight engine transplant would be simpler and you have to remove the engine anyway when doing an Na T build in order to drill the sump for an oil drain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 How much power do you want? Car auto or manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cered Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Cheapest way I think would be to chuck a TT Auto into it Having owned a VVTI tiptronic I'd thoroughly recommend getting a VVTI Tippy out of an Aristo and fitting if that's a possibility. Loved having an auto for busy roads and flappy paddles (check my thread for pictures & a very brief how to) for fun driving. The VVTI with BPU was an absolute joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 either way will be expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 How much power do you want? Car auto or manual? I would like at least bpu power an it's auto Jamie - - - Updated - - - Cheapest way I think would be to chuck a TT Auto into it Having owned a VVTI tiptronic I'd thoroughly recommend getting a VVTI Tippy out of an Aristo and fitting if that's a possibility. Loved having an auto for busy roads and flappy paddles (check my thread for pictures & a very brief how to) for fun driving. The VVTI with BPU was an absolute joy I think your right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Are you very attached to the NA as it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Are you very attached to the NA as it is? Yes it's ok scoooter but you can get easily embarrassed ,I would like a bit more power . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 For BPU power you are best off fitting a TT engine over going NA-T I think. If you want 500+Hp then well spec'd NA-t would be best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 For BPU power you are best off fitting a TT engine over going NA-T I think. If you want 500+Hp then well spec'd NA-t would be best. This. Jamie has hit the nail on the head here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Yes it's ok scoooter but you can get easily embarrassed ,I would like a bit more power . Ah i didn't mean that, more that the old usual advice was to sell the NA and buy an Auto TT and the reason for not doing this was because someone was attached or had invested too much money to want to sell the NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonga Spar Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I get that transplant is favoured here, but it is now £5000 for a transplant (assuming you can find a GTE) and then you still have W58 worries. Surely at these prices it's just better to sell and buy TT Auto or NA-T (with all the bells and whistles, 5k budget for the conversion will get you a hell of a ton of supporting mods). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 For BPU power you are best off fitting a TT engine over going NA-T I think. If you want 500+Hp then well spec'd NA-t would be best. Your right there Jamie just need a donor car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Ah i didn't mean that, more that the old usual advice was to sell the NA and buy an Auto TT and the reason for not doing this was because someone was attached or had invested too much money to want to sell the NA. Ah I see where your going never thought of selling would be like losing a leg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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