Bagsy1.6
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Registered: 25th May 08
Location: Greater Manchester
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hi. Thinking of doing a turbo conversion on a x16xe engine. just want to know if low compression pistons need to be fitted and what sort of work is involved
Cheers
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adam.d
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Registered: 7th Nov 07
Location: hartlepool Drives: corsa LET
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You'd be able to use standard pistons if your only going to run low boost, maybe 5psi, sort of defeats the idea of doing a turbo conversion tho 
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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Ideally low compression forged pistons or you can use a de-compression plate on standard pistons, if you chose the latter you still will be boost limited by the pistons.
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DizzyRebel
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Registered: 2nd Jan 09
Location: Lincoln
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C20LET conversion would be cheaper if you was going to do it properly...
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swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
Location: : S. wales Drives: Dodge Caliber
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If going for 1.6T route go for low comp pistons, save the hassle in the long run, and whilst your there strengthen the engine IE steel Head Gasket etc 
[Edited on 19-02-2009 by swill_omnibus]
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Bagsy1.6
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ok. i wud go for the c20xe conversion but mum wont let me have a 2.0. lol. may aswell do it properly so i think im going down the low comp pistons and steel gasket.
What sort of boost pressure would the engine take before it starts doing damage?? cheers
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Torsa g
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Registered: 20th Sep 07
Location: Tamworth. Rides: An OSTRIDGE
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your mom wont let you, is it her car or something, if not do wat you want, and considering that your driving i take it your old enough to do what you like
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DizzyRebel
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Registered: 2nd Jan 09
Location: Lincoln
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your mum wont let you have a more reliable 2.0 conversion which would be cheaper. but she will let you spunk 3 grand on turbo'ing a 1.6?
Your mum needs educating, and you need to grow some balls to do as you please. Your mum wouldnt tell a turbo from and water pump so how will she know its a 2.0?
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