Want to turbo my golf
Discussion
Hi everyone, i have a mk5 golf 1.6 fsi with around 90,000 on the clock. I plan to keep the car for a few more years until i can afford a bigger upgrade and am really considering adding a turbo. I want to know what this is likely to cost if done properly and if the risks will outweigh the positives! Will it put too much stress on the car? Im only wanting to add a little boost, not too much. Probably a K03 or something along them lines. Any VW nerds and turbo lovers help would be appreciated.
Keep asking the question, the answer will always be the same.
Why you should not do it!
A turbo that isn't going to grenade it's self taking your engine with it, £500
A manifold to bolt it to that isn't going to crack every other month £500.
Some form of managing the fueling (ECU) £500 + mapping £250
Removal of engine to get oil supply and return sorted for the turbo £200.
Intercooler and pipe work £250.
As was said on all the other replies posted earlier that have mysteriously dissapeared, the extra insurance cost and damage to the value of the car.
These prices are very conservative prices and by no means all encompassing. Bolting a turbo to an engine and making it work isn't hard but it's more involved and there are a lot more bits than just a sticking a turbo under your bonnet.
Why you should not do it!
A turbo that isn't going to grenade it's self taking your engine with it, £500
A manifold to bolt it to that isn't going to crack every other month £500.
Some form of managing the fueling (ECU) £500 + mapping £250
Removal of engine to get oil supply and return sorted for the turbo £200.
Intercooler and pipe work £250.
As was said on all the other replies posted earlier that have mysteriously dissapeared, the extra insurance cost and damage to the value of the car.
These prices are very conservative prices and by no means all encompassing. Bolting a turbo to an engine and making it work isn't hard but it's more involved and there are a lot more bits than just a sticking a turbo under your bonnet.
crossy67 said:
Keep asking the question, the answer will always be the same.
Why you should not do it!
A turbo that isn't going to grenade it's self taking your engine with it, £500
A manifold to bolt it to that isn't going to crack every other month £500.
Some form of managing the fueling (ECU) £500 + mapping £250
Removal of engine to get oil supply and return sorted for the turbo £200.
Intercooler and pipe work £250.
As was said on all the other replies posted earlier that have mysteriously dissapeared, the extra insurance cost and damage to the value of the car.
These prices are very conservative prices and by no means all encompassing. Bolting a turbo to an engine and making it work isn't hard but it's more involved and there are a lot more bits than just a sticking a turbo under your bonnet.
I agree with all of this. And the costing listed above is extremely conservative. Add to it the fact you'll likely need a new uprated clutch, probably be breaking the gearbox/diff, constantly have the bonnet up fixing it and the time it will be off the road and costs to trailer it around whilst you do the work, it makes no sense at all.Why you should not do it!
A turbo that isn't going to grenade it's self taking your engine with it, £500
A manifold to bolt it to that isn't going to crack every other month £500.
Some form of managing the fueling (ECU) £500 + mapping £250
Removal of engine to get oil supply and return sorted for the turbo £200.
Intercooler and pipe work £250.
As was said on all the other replies posted earlier that have mysteriously dissapeared, the extra insurance cost and damage to the value of the car.
These prices are very conservative prices and by no means all encompassing. Bolting a turbo to an engine and making it work isn't hard but it's more involved and there are a lot more bits than just a sticking a turbo under your bonnet.
You will also really struggle to sell it and never make your money back so it's just a huge waste time
Why not just buy a golf gti?
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