Powers stopped doing a Turbo???

Powers stopped doing a Turbo???

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motul1974

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721 posts

138 months

Thursday 11th October 2018
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Just out of interest, has powers given up on their turbo conversions? They're off the web site and I was told a good while ago by someone in the TVR world that they'd decided against them that they had stopped, but as they still appeared on the site for many months after that conversation I just assumed it was incorrect, but being as they not advertising anymore I'm just curious if it's true?

ITVRI

196 posts

181 months

Thursday 11th October 2018
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I know the turbo conversion TVR Power were selling cost more than compared to the TorqueV8 ( Eann Whalley) version and most conversions I have seen appear to be the TorqueV8 version so I wonder if price has been the main reason for purchase.
I also know that Powers (probably rightly for a professional comapny ) refused to install their turbo on an engine that had travelled over 70,000 miles. That may have also influenced some purchasers.
My turbo conversion is a powers kit that I brought new through a third party that no longer wanted it. It went on my 125000 mile engine with no issue so far. At a cost of £22 per hp it was good value in my book.

N7GTX

7,825 posts

142 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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motul1974 said:
Just out of interest, has powers given up on their turbo conversions? They're off the web site and I was told a good while ago by someone in the TVR world that they'd decided against them that they had stopped, but as they still appeared on the site for many months after that conversation I just assumed it was incorrect, but being as they not advertising anymore I'm just curious if it's true?
Yes, Powers have stopped making them. My understanding is that the company is concerned about the legal implications if an inexperienced driver boots it, loses control and does some damage. I can understand this as booting it on a corner and hitting 3,000rpm means you will go off. After mine was done and set up, Dom road tested it and sent a very brief email which said, 'its one monster of a car'.
While it produced 355 bhp, it also produced 481 ft/lbs of torque, at the wheels. It was a monster and not for everyone. The new owner loves it though smokin

HiAsAKite

2,345 posts

246 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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N7GTX said:
Yes, Powers have stopped making them. My understanding is that the company is concerned about the legal implications if an inexperienced driver boots it, loses control and does some damage. I can understand this as booting it on a corner and hitting 3,000rpm means you will go off. After mine was done and set up, Dom road tested it and sent a very brief email which said, 'its one monster of a car'.
While it produced 355 bhp, it also produced 481 ft/lbs of torque, at the wheels. It was a monster and not for everyone. The new owner loves it though smokin
When I spoke to Dom about the same thing, this is what he implied..(may have been your car he was referring to).. namely it was dangerous, and he didn't want to see someone killed.
Which I understand, and found Dom, and all his team professional and straight up.

motul1974

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721 posts

138 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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Ok, that's the reasoning I heard.....damn things just TOO FAST! evil lol

TwinKam

2,938 posts

94 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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Echoes of PW re the Speed12.

N7GTX

7,825 posts

142 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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HiAsAKite said:
N7GTX said:
Yes, Powers have stopped making them. My understanding is that the company is concerned about the legal implications if an inexperienced driver boots it, loses control and does some damage. I can understand this as booting it on a corner and hitting 3,000rpm means you will go off. After mine was done and set up, Dom road tested it and sent a very brief email which said, 'its one monster of a car'.
While it produced 355 bhp, it also produced 481 ft/lbs of torque, at the wheels. It was a monster and not for everyone. The new owner loves it though smokin
When I spoke to Dom about the same thing, this is what he implied..(may have been your car he was referring to).. namely it was dangerous, and he didn't want to see someone killed.
Which I understand, and found Dom, and all his team professional and straight up.
The car is at Dom's for some exhaust manifold repair. It has been there I think for 3 weeks or so. You may have seen it if you were collecting yours?

N7GTX

7,825 posts

142 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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motul1974 said:
Ok, that's the reasoning I heard.....damn things just TOO FAST! evil lol
Hmmm.... that's debatable. I never found it too fast but the passenger always did....... whistle

Boosted LS1

21,167 posts

259 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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An rv8 turbo isn't going to kill anybody unless they're an utter tool in which case they should drive a micra.

spitfire4v8

3,990 posts

180 months

Saturday 13th October 2018
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I'm more than happy to fit turbos and map them and make them as fast as I can. Form an orderly queue hehe

Chimp871

837 posts

116 months

Saturday 13th October 2018
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jools - are details on your website?

LongBaz

2,087 posts

216 months

Saturday 13th October 2018
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You have to drive within your ability and that of the road conditions. I have a vast amount of power 580lb/ft and as yet have not had a 'moment'
I believe Mac had over 600 and to my knowlege was ok


Edited by LongBaz on Saturday 13th October 15:12

Belle427

8,864 posts

232 months

Saturday 13th October 2018
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Chimp871 said:
jools - are details on your website?
You can supply the kit and let him do the rest.
http://www.torquev8.com/Turbocharger-kit1.html

Richard 858

1,882 posts

134 months

Saturday 13th October 2018
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Turbo's are not the only path. SC gives a much more linear result, which in my opinion makes things more predictable and manageable.

Like others, I have full respect for what Dom and his team achieve.

Belle427

8,864 posts

232 months

Sunday 14th October 2018
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The turbo kit looks very good value for money though, almost half the price of the s/c kits.
Be interested to know if someone runs the standard turbo kit on the standard management system.

macdeb

8,493 posts

254 months

Sunday 14th October 2018
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LongBaz said:
You have to drive within your ability and that of the road conditions. I have a vast amount of power 580lb/ft and as yet have not had a 'moment'
I believe Mac had over 600 and to my knowlege was ok


Edited by LongBaz on Saturday 13th October 15:12
yes 610lb/ft. It could easily get out of shape if not careful as Baz says drive with respect and within given limits. I did however find it much better after fitting a three stage adjustable boost via steering wheel buttons. (6, 14, 19 psi) Fookin' epic evil

spitfire4v8

3,990 posts

180 months

Sunday 14th October 2018
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Belle427 said:
The turbo kit looks very good value for money though, almost half the price of the s/c kits.
Be interested to know if someone runs the standard turbo kit on the standard management system.
I've mapped plenty, the lucas copes at low boost fairly well, the only issues come when people start upping the boost then the limitations of the lucas and dizzy become more of an issue.

I should ask Eann what he'd sell a basic kit of parts for .. a simple kit installed with no intercooler or dump valve, mapped on the std lucas and dizzy at say 3 or 4 psi of boost would be a really cost effective to add some extra oomph.

Chimp871

837 posts

116 months

Sunday 14th October 2018
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I'd be up for a group buy

macdeb

8,493 posts

254 months

Sunday 14th October 2018
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Get a grip and pay the money! It's already a bargain and he's a small (very) business and spent a lot of time in developing the kit which gives great results and you wanna knock him down a few bob? banghead

Boosted LS1

21,167 posts

259 months

Sunday 14th October 2018
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Surely anybody can ask for a kit price or does he only do installations?