Looking seriously at a turbo for my 12V
09-19-2005, 10:20 AM
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Looking seriously at a turbo for my 12V
I have pretty much everything figured out and priced except for the turbo itself. I'm looking for suggestions, I hope to make about 250-275hp running stock internals. I'm looking to minimize lag as I like to drive on twisty stuff, I thought those were good numbers to maintain normal drivability.
The project won't actually happen until spring or summer, but I'd appreciate the help on finding a suitable turbo for what I'm looking for. I'm just trying to do as much research as I can before I lay my cash on the table.
The project won't actually happen until spring or summer, but I'd appreciate the help on finding a suitable turbo for what I'm looking for. I'm just trying to do as much research as I can before I lay my cash on the table.
09-19-2005, 04:44 PM
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Been there done that
there's only one in existence that's been done. I was just looking for information on turbos, what would be a good choice/trim for the kind of power output i'm looking for.
09-19-2005, 05:33 PM
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robk had it monted off to one side, though he did it in a 90.
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/620/front1.jpg"></center><p>Check out his picture poster, I'm thinking about duplicating his single turbo setup. He hit 400hp at 18psi, I'm looking for 8-10 so I can keep stock internals though.<ul><li><a href="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/users/620.phtml">Rob K's Picture poster</a></li></ul>
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09-19-2005, 06:24 PM
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Think about it cost wise:
My car is worth: $6k
1998.5 1.8T - $12-14k depending on trim, low miles
PES T28 Kit - $4300
2001 S4 - $20k
So after selling my car I need $14 for the s4 or $12 for the a4, not including all the suspension, wheels, etc I would need since I did not keep my originals to switch out if I ever sold the car for a newer one.
Parts for the 12v come to about $4500ish.
An install is probably in the $2k range. $6500 vs. $12k? I think you know where I'm going with this.
That, and it is a project. It's more unique than anything else, since I will be one of the only 2 turbo 12v's, and the only turbo 12v a4 in existence to my knowledge.
1998.5 1.8T - $12-14k depending on trim, low miles
PES T28 Kit - $4300
2001 S4 - $20k
So after selling my car I need $14 for the s4 or $12 for the a4, not including all the suspension, wheels, etc I would need since I did not keep my originals to switch out if I ever sold the car for a newer one.
Parts for the 12v come to about $4500ish.
An install is probably in the $2k range. $6500 vs. $12k? I think you know where I'm going with this.
That, and it is a project. It's more unique than anything else, since I will be one of the only 2 turbo 12v's, and the only turbo 12v a4 in existence to my knowledge.
09-20-2005, 06:50 AM
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fab cost seems low + clutch ($1200+ installed) + tuning (dont know where you are getting that from)
I fully embrace the project side of things =) but within reasonable and attainable levels.
a couple more sanity ?s:
-is this your daily driver? If it is how are you going to afford the downtime to fabricate and install this?
-I'm sure you could find used suspension for cheap to swap into the car... hell, you could buy a 1.8T or S4 then just swap the towers.
-Why not develop a supercharger. Less plumbing and easier to tune.
Another option is tap into the Stasis brains! They have a 12V running 250+hp and it is still normally aspirated.
Again I appreciate a project... but if you are going to do it..DO IT! Lower the compression and throw on a Honking Turbo and go for the 450+ mark.
a couple more sanity ?s:
-is this your daily driver? If it is how are you going to afford the downtime to fabricate and install this?
-I'm sure you could find used suspension for cheap to swap into the car... hell, you could buy a 1.8T or S4 then just swap the towers.
-Why not develop a supercharger. Less plumbing and easier to tune.
Another option is tap into the Stasis brains! They have a 12V running 250+hp and it is still normally aspirated.
Again I appreciate a project... but if you are going to do it..DO IT! Lower the compression and throw on a Honking Turbo and go for the 450+ mark.