yh i forgot to mention the tune/remap.if you go that route, you still need a tune.
Easiest thing, without much complication is: for the turbo a gt1749va plus afn manifold, injectors with .216 or .230 nozzles, the n75 valve, the vacuum reservoir, the oil lines. And the tune. That's still $1200 US dollars considering you have the upgraded injectors already. You may need a couple custom intercooler pipes. IF you want, the K03/k04 turbo can save you a little bit, but I still say go the VNT route if you are so interested.
I say it's easy, but it's still relative mate. Check conversions section for G60ing recent thread about his Corrado.
Hi Cog,looking at your car is it the wastgate 90bhp model if so its more of a pain to get decent power from . non of the vnt turbos are plug n p[lay on a wastegate . you might be best just going for a tune to around 120bhp
hi all i think this is going to be my first ever post on here,
im looking to upgrade the turbo on my car soon,
i have heard about the 130bhp,150bhp or 170bhp
which one is the best on to go for and what would i need? parts wise
.216 injectors, stage II tune from a trusted vender, if legal in your area - remove catalytic converter and a PD130 Intake (same as a PD150 but opposite side - Drivers side vs Pass. side) will result in factory clutch slipping in a short time. These upgrades are inexpensive and will bring you up to 130HP. If change to larger turbo and the associated items to make it work, you will spend alot more and will need to upgrade clutch anyway. I got about 5000 miles with the above mods before the clutch started slipping.im not after major power because i will have to upgrade the diff and clutch, because of tight budget, i am a university student and i dont get a student loan this year
what is advised for a turbo as i do have a tight budget
it really is a nice moderate set up!DRVRFWND has a good setup, ask him what it cost do it like his, it's pretty much what I mentioned but with the VC turbo (better choice). Going to the VNT though, just know the boost gets on much quicker, so yes, think about the clutch again.
Hi there
I have a 90hp 1z and I went for a bolt on hybrid. I noticed quite a significant increase in power for my project but then the car only weighs about 800kgs. I am glad i didnt go down the road of changing manifolds like some suggested here...I get wheel spin in 4th with my current setup.