Rupe's & tony's turbos - ?

[bRaDiNhO]

[color=#FF0000ost_uid0]Heya guys. Whos not doing a GTX/GTR swap? Garrett make a 250-300hp snail for the 323..... Product ID: GA-CUS-320-LAS. Its bout $1600. Either of u using this? If so, how much is install, and wat else u hooking it up with ie ECU type, i/c type, BOV etc. Total cost as opposed to engine swap? It keeps sitting in the back of my mind whether to sell in a year when Im working full time or whether to turbo and keep. Just dont want to overcapitalise in this car.
Cheers guys.[/colorost_uid0]

[BigBoyLemonade]

[color=#000000ost_uid0]Mine cost me $6k in the end... I did all the work myself in garage with friends

6k was for everything
Motor
i/c and piping
Blitz BOV
Nearly every gasket changed
Exhaust
Timing belt
All new fluids
Paints
Engineering
Rego

I will have pics and a movie up soon.. Its running well but having problems with the water flow... Fixing that tonight... I think the water pump has rusted up from sitting around for so long. I might have to replace that... Its either that or the waste gate opening and making the rushing noise.. its hard to work out[/colorost_uid0]



Edited By Lantis on 1039515315

[BigMal]

[color=#000000ost_uid1]Your talking about the XTR turbo thats the direct bolt on
correct. *Looks interesting. *On the other hand remember
that Dan has Erics old setup so is running a T04 ball bearing
which is probably even bigger than the XTR.
I haven't upgraded because of reliability issues but
do think of them every single day.

Regards

Mal[/colorost_uid1]

[EZZY]

[color=#000080ost_uid0]sorry mal..... its only a hi-flowed garrett t03/04 ball bearing unit.[/colorost_uid0]

[BigMal]

[color=#000000ost_uid1]Even better. T03 on the exhaust side for quick spool up
and T04 on intake to pump out good air.[/colorost_uid1]

[SehnKhan]

[color=#000000ost_uid0]Would this unit fit a 1.5L DOHC engine?[/colorost_uid0]

[EZZY]

[quoteost_uid0="BigMal"][color=#000000ost_uid0]Even better. *T03 on the exhaust side for quick spool up
and T04 on intake to pump out good air.[/colorost_uid0][/quoteost_uid0]
[color=#000080ost_uid0]me forgot to put the face on me previous post...... [/colorost_uid0]

[EZZY]

[quoteost_uid0="SehnKhan"][color=#000000ost_uid0]Would this unit fit a 1.5L DOHC engine?[/colorost_uid0][/quoteost_uid0]
[color=#000080ost_uid0]i think it would be a bit too big for the 1.5
for 1.5, i'd suggest a ball bearing t25 or even ball bearing t28 and a good setup.[/colorost_uid0]

[bRaDiNhO]

[color=#FF0000ost_uid0]Yea Mal, its bolt on. What does this save in install costs? How easy?[/colorost_uid0]

[MrShadow]

[color=#000000ost_uid0]Hey Rupe, heard anything about your car yet? Any ETA? Can I fly down and have a drive? ::[/colorost_uid0]

[BigMal]

[color=#000000ost_uid1]Keeping the standard manifold saves about $500-700.
Turbo selection is such a grey area as spend here, save
there and then trying to figure which is best.
Compairing that turbo to a VF-8 Hybrid in output not sure
of and the VF-8 is only about $900 and will also bolt to the
standard manifold. Another option is a RB20/RB25 turbo
for $400 ball bearing and then make a manifold for
the price above. Use it till its not enough, sell it for almost
what you paid and then add whatever turbo that has a
T3 flange. Look at the output that Turbo has with his T3/T4.
Am also keen to know Rupe's output when they do the
fine tune on his ECU on the Dyno.

Regards

Mal[/colorost_uid1]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000ost_uid0]well, the turbo needed a rebuild, so thats the delay...[/colorost_uid0]

[EZZY]

[color=#000080ost_uid0]what the f&*k?
PM me the details.[/colorost_uid0]

[BigMal]

[color=#000000ost_uid1]Isn't the turbo a ball bearing ??

Didn't think you could rebuild them yet.

More details please ??

Mal[/colorost_uid1]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000ost_uid0]more details when i get the workshop report. and i guess you can rebuild them since they are.

and pm sent...[/colorost_uid0]

[BigMal]

[color=#000000ost_uid1]Do you mind me asking what is the problem. Is it a
bent or broken wheel, an oil leak or a bearing problem.
Lot of things that may be damage that fixing them would
not exactly be regarded as a rebuild.

Regards

Mal[/colorost_uid1]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000ost_uid0]this is true. but i know it involves shaft/wheel/bearing casing and seals...[/colorost_uid0]

[BigMal]

[color=#000000ost_uid12]Thats bad mate. Thats basically a new core.

Sorry to hear.

Mal[/colorost_uid12]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000ost_uid0]ah well, these things happen.

so does that count as a rebuild? LOL ::[/colorost_uid0]

[EZZY]

[quoteost_uid0="rupewrecht"][color=#000000ost_uid0]ah well, these things happen.

so does that count as a rebuild? LOL ::[/colorost_uid0][/quoteost_uid0]
[color=#000080ost_uid0]alright dan, if you give it a good polish, maybe we will let you call it a "rebulit" turbo........

and yes everyone......., i have had a discussion with dan about this issue already!
we are mates again! [/colorost_uid0]