mk1 1.8 turbo kits / camshafts?

[anonymous-user]

Does anyone know if turbo / supercharger kits are still available for a 1.8 mk1 anywhere in the UK? I've had no luck at all searching around for UK suppliers, and importing one seems like it would cost a lot more.

Also, has anyone changed their camshafts to something like these Piper cams? I'm wondering what sort of effect they have on the character of the car, not really bothered if they don't add more power as I'd be quite happy to make it more revvy or have some pops and bangs etc...just to add to the fun of driving it.

http://www.pipercams.co.uk/pipercams/www/product.p...

[anonymous-user]

The BBR kit seems to be a very high power with a huge cost also , and I dont see any mention of it on their website just google info from around 2010.

I saw the G19 page but they don't list a complete kit , just a load of parts.

[anonymous-user]

Just spoken to a helpful chap at G19 and they indeed do supply a complete kit inc recon turbo for about £2000 So now I have to think long and hard about whether to take the plunge....he said around 205 to 210 hp at 7psi , then up to 250hp at 11psi , which is a lot more than i was expecting and extremely tempting. Once I have a full quote I will make a decision.

[anonymous-user]

Yes it is a complete kit including a new ECU and all the other parts needed. I don't know about installation costs as I will be doing it myself.

My insurance company only want an extra £60 to cover the changes , hooray

[anonymous-user]

Is that using an MX5 engine? If so, how do you find it in terms of actually driving - is it still quite revvy or does it get a lot more low-end torque? And do you get any interesting pops and bangs etc..