StrongBacteria
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Hi all. I've got an 05 Jetta pd100 BEW. I've noticed an exhaust leak at the flex pipe on my downpipe. So, I'll be replacing that. While I'm at it I figure I should look for a new turbo as my stock one is over stressed from my ecu tune and water injection.
While researching turbos that would spool well and easily support modest power gains I found threads on the gtb2056vl from 5 cyl Volvos. That one seems to be fairly cheap used, easily does 200+ hp, has optional water cooling, and spools quickly. The problems with the install are creating a custom manifold and converting the electronic actuation system to vacuum or some other voodoo.
The manifold shouldn't be too difficult. I'll have to find a welder who can cut a manifold from a blown turbo then weld on a flange. The actuator OTOH, seems to be less straight forward. I'm not sure how to accomplish this despite some searching and reading.
Some other things to note are that my cam is wearing. With almost half a million kms, it's no big surprise. A colt stage 2 cam might go in. Or a stock one. I've also been reading about BHW injectors having a larger nozzle than mine. If I could source some for cheap, they might go in with the cam. Or not.
I don't plan on other fueling upgrades as nozzle replacement services seem cost prohibitive.
With all this in mind and that I'm located in Ontario Canada ?... Is this a good plan? Have I bitten off more than I can chew as an amateur mechanic? I'll install the turbo myself and have a shop do the cam. Are there better options available locally? Shipping costs and exchange rates can easily balloon my budget unexpectedly and unacceptably.
I primarily want a fast spooling and economical ride and would consider maximum power secondary to "area under the curve".
Anybody heard of Black Haze Workshop? https://blackhazeworkshop.com/en/parts/turbo_upgrade_vnt20_hybrid_vnt17_alh_bew_tdi.html
I don't know what I should expect from that turbo or that shop. Theres very little feedback on either.
While researching turbos that would spool well and easily support modest power gains I found threads on the gtb2056vl from 5 cyl Volvos. That one seems to be fairly cheap used, easily does 200+ hp, has optional water cooling, and spools quickly. The problems with the install are creating a custom manifold and converting the electronic actuation system to vacuum or some other voodoo.
The manifold shouldn't be too difficult. I'll have to find a welder who can cut a manifold from a blown turbo then weld on a flange. The actuator OTOH, seems to be less straight forward. I'm not sure how to accomplish this despite some searching and reading.
Some other things to note are that my cam is wearing. With almost half a million kms, it's no big surprise. A colt stage 2 cam might go in. Or a stock one. I've also been reading about BHW injectors having a larger nozzle than mine. If I could source some for cheap, they might go in with the cam. Or not.
I don't plan on other fueling upgrades as nozzle replacement services seem cost prohibitive.
With all this in mind and that I'm located in Ontario Canada ?... Is this a good plan? Have I bitten off more than I can chew as an amateur mechanic? I'll install the turbo myself and have a shop do the cam. Are there better options available locally? Shipping costs and exchange rates can easily balloon my budget unexpectedly and unacceptably.
I primarily want a fast spooling and economical ride and would consider maximum power secondary to "area under the curve".
Anybody heard of Black Haze Workshop? https://blackhazeworkshop.com/en/parts/turbo_upgrade_vnt20_hybrid_vnt17_alh_bew_tdi.html
I don't know what I should expect from that turbo or that shop. Theres very little feedback on either.