Twin turbo for under 3k !!!!!!!
Twin turbo for under 3k !!!!!!!
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well_fans

Original Poster:

4,193 posts

246 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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Ok so you still got import and fitting costs to add on but wow!!!!! and they've got 5 available

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GenTT-Intercool

ringram

14,701 posts

270 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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Yeah major install nightmare though, relocate battery to the boot, cut the front all up to fit intercooler and pipework etc.

While most certainly the best power adder, the harrop twin screw is much less violent to the car bodywork.

SS HSV

9,646 posts

280 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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Well I've emailed him to see if he would consider sending them here. As my car is a 2000 I am not in the slightest bit worried about cutting it about if it does what it says it does, and I have no reason to disbelieve it. That is exceptional value for money although I do feel for the uk dealers that have been trying their hardest to bring us bolt on power at a reasonable cost.

The only thing (and it is the only thing) that is stopping me buying the Harrop (last one) from monkfish is the fact that I know I would not be satisfied by 'just' adding 100ish hp. The harrop will run out of steam if I chose to go 7.0 litre and with the TT setup its not as big a problem. Plus turbos are easy to upgrade at a later date.

Defo need to dyno it with the bonnet up though hehe

wortec1

372 posts

250 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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Make sure you get the fuel upgrade (AUD 1,995) as we know from experience it needs it.........And yes budget for a new exhaust and clutch (been there and done it)

after_shock

8,751 posts

242 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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Get the kit direct from the manufacturer, same price:

www.ls1turbo.com.au/pricing.htm

SS HSV

9,646 posts

280 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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Bugger - Iv'e just found the 1000hp single turbo kit irked

Sometimes I wish I didn't read this forum

edited to add: which way to go; single or twin??


Edited by SS HSV on Wednesday 24th January 20:45

Dan_S V8

578 posts

241 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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With these huge engines lag isn't too much of a problem but just 'cus we're blokes it has to be the twin for ultimate tyre shredding power

after_shock

8,751 posts

242 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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I think the twin would be the best set up, more balanced, more driveable and ultimately more useable, plus theirs a TTR I think it is kit which upgrades the standard one for not alot more so can keep the twin with more power!

Who would be able to re-map these in the U.K and what would be the rolling road time just on setting a kit like that up?

after_shock

8,751 posts

242 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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Probably sold out but:

www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120099

That looks a more impressive kit.

SS HSV

9,646 posts

280 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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Ok then twin it is. Next question, is anyone ele interested to get the shipping price down?

after_shock

8,751 posts

242 months

Wednesday 24th January 2007
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www.airpowersystems.com.au/ls1/us_gto.htm

Top picture, would love that engine in the living room just to look at, like a work of art!

I would find out what sort of setting up time is needed on a rolling road as that may be a big cost if many hours are involved.

Gelf VXR

713 posts

229 months

Thursday 25th January 2007
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Having only just aquired my VXR, serious modifications are a long way off, but now I now which route I'd want to take, definateley twin turbos....

Previously I owned an Astra coupe turbo edit, modified from 190 to 280bhp, lots of torgue steer through a FWD. RWD is a whole new ball game for me, enjoyable, but hairy to say the least, I'm thinking about professional lessons at Castle Coombe Circuit

willisit

2,167 posts

253 months

Thursday 25th January 2007
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Gelf VXR said:
Having only just aquired my VXR, serious modifications are a long way off, but now I now which route I'd want to take, definateley twin turbos....

Previously I owned an Astra coupe turbo edit, modified from 190 to 280bhp, lots of torgue steer through a FWD. RWD is a whole new ball game for me, enjoyable, but hairy to say the least, I'm thinking about professional lessons at Castle Coombe Circuit


I agree with pretty much all of that. I had a Calibra turbo with nearly double her stock output... lessons to come I think.

after_shock

8,751 posts

242 months

Thursday 25th January 2007
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Gelf VXR said:
Having only just aquired my VXR, serious modifications are a long way off, but now I now which route I'd want to take, definateley twin turbos....

Previously I owned an Astra coupe turbo edit, modified from 190 to 280bhp, lots of torgue steer through a FWD. RWD is a whole new ball game for me, enjoyable, but hairy to say the least, I'm thinking about professional lessons at Castle Coombe Circuit


Very true, used to have a Volvo T5 with 352bhp through the front wheels, interesting to say the least however went to a 200sx straight after and couldnt drive it for toffee due to the drivetrain, took forever getting used to the power coming from the back!