2008 Fiat Grande Punto T-Jet

[Mr SFJ]

Hi All.

Thought as I have a few plans for the car I thought I should do a build thread. It's a 2008 facelift Fiat Grande Punto T-Jet with the 1.4 Turbo engine producing around 120hp and 155lb-ft of torque. There's only 1600 registered on the UK roads and with the optional 5 spoke two-tone alloys they become even rarer. It's in New Orleans Blue, and has rear parking sensors and cruise control which were options from the factory.

It's a great, nippy car, but I would like a little more power from it.

After picking her up on the first day, after a full detail:




First job was to change the Gearbox oil and the Antiroll bar drop links (common fault)

Unfortunately no pictures of that but it was surprisingly easy.


Second was to install a boost gauge to the car.


Next on this list is to install the uprated turbo from the Grande Punto Abarth, Forge intake and intercooler, better brakes for the power, and finally the Abarth Esseesse exhaust system.

Edited by Mr SFJ on Tuesday 5th August 10:59

[celger7]

I've always wanted one of these. Great looking motor!

[Mr SFJ]

celger7 said:

I've always wanted one of these. Great looking motor!

They're fantastic cars! The only downside is that you get chavs and 3.14keys try and outrun you, but when you come on boost and sod off they do get quite angry!

[Mr SFJ]

Little update: Just installed EBC drilled and grooved discs, and new EBC Greenstuff pads (no pics, as left phone at work)