S-Spec Turbo Install

[Mark_S_24]

Hi,

Was speaking to a Chap (never got his name) at a Knockhill tracknight last night & we were talking about a Turbo install, here are some pics to wet his appetite to get his done :-)

Pre-Install


Manifolds


The black one came with the kit, the silver one came with the larger bore exhaust


Drilling the sump for a straight oil return, no oil starvation here


Engine from the oil return side so you can see it's straight from the turbo


Engine in place, notice the washer bottle moved. And a metal shield for the air intake.
(and you should have seen the plastic pipe bulging on boost :-)


And the slightly large exhaust


Nice little fuel & boost gauges


On track. Getting 209bhp@9psi due to the boost being upped


So, an intercooler was added to bring it back to 6psi (about 160-170bhp


And it was FAB, very controllable when sideways.
Do it do it do it :-)

Mark

[MikeOxlong]

How much did this all cost if you don't mind me asking? I keep thinking I should do turboing on my car.

[Mark_S_24]

Think it was about £2500, what with Greddy kit, bigger exhaust, intercooler & various bits n bob.
You can do it cheaper with just the kit (just don't mess with the wastegate :-) )

But it's well worth it, gave me LOADS of smiles

Mark

[MikeOxlong]

Interesting. Once I've got the bits on my car that actually do need sorting out I'll start looking into this properly.