Drew
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2 litre 8v engine?
like with a DIY kit
eg manifold turbo ect
and how much? how hard ect? wot power increase from the standard 130 (sri130 engine)
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Drew
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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Never done it, but nearly did for a 1.6 16v engine.
It really depends how far you want to go, and what your budget it. If you just want low boost then it could be done very cheaply. Or you can get custom low compression pistons made for about £450 a set.
Would a LET manifold and turbo fit?
Best to do it on a car that isn't your everyday car!
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miles
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Oh, and look here:
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=39423&highlight=turbo
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luca2020
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Registered: 26th May 02
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yer id say use LET stuff, exhaust manifold, turbo, all the piping, tho cos its designed for a 16v i would imagine alot of mods to make it fit
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c0r5a_gsi
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Matheus on Migweb is selling turbo kits:
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=66895
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