daddysport
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Registered: 22nd Aug 02
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iv been lookin a courtney sport and they charge 3200 for a turbo con for a 1.6 16v with the outcome of 155 bhp is this worth it and can i do it alot more cheaper if so wot kinda stuff do i need to change ( engine parts) if anyone has done this please talk to me as im gettin very confused!
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Standard 2 litre 16v is 156bhp, far cheaper to install and its a standard engine so no reliability problems.
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daddysport
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Registered: 22nd Aug 02
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ok so where do i go 4 one of these babies? and wot engine do i use i mean from wot car and who does the conversion?
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corb
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u2u lee mitchell 
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topshot_2k
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Registered: 1st Dec 03
Location: Northampton Drives: Pug GTi-6
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go down the throttle body route. SBD kits have good reputation. should see a similar if not bigger output than turbo conversion, cost less too
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James R
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Registered: 4th Feb 03
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The cheapest method is to get a spacer plate from courtney to lower CR.
Then you can get a turbo and manifold from Brazil for £600
Then you use a MF2 aquamist 5th injector controller. You'd be looking at a limit of about 160-170BHP to retain reliablity.
(You'd also need an oil cooler, oil filter relocator kit, bit IC and some hoses.)
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Dan
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Registered: 22nd Apr 02
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why dont ya get a c20let....
u2u lee again 
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topshot_2k
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Registered: 1st Dec 03
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throttle bodies = better reliability, cheaper, big power gains and sound awesome 
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calidus
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Registered: 27th Oct 02
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i bin considering the turbo route for some time now just to be different, i was looking at the courtenay stuff and am not impressed with the fees...i was considering getting the inlet manifold from them and taking it from there...Im going to u2u lee mitchell i think
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carnoisseurcraig
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Registered: 4th Jun 03
Location: Inverness
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its easy to turbocharge mate.. really is so much easier than you think..
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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LETs are no more unreliable than any other XE engine. Its practically the same thing.
Turbos have a myth surrounding reliablilty to alot of people called kevin whackin boost up without carrying out basic needs like cooling and fuelling etc etc. Hence they go bang or melt.
LET is cheaper than you think. An XE is cheaper but then you have to add £1k+ for TB's To which you will only see a similar figure in BHP than you would from a std turbo.
Not saying TBs are bad, they have a MUCH smoother power curve/delivery and sound amazing. Makes your engine bay look amazing too
Depends what routes you wanted to persue.
PLUS listen the /\ craig he had a turbo 1.4 IIRC
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calidus
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Registered: 27th Oct 02
Location: Lincoln
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the turbo conversion does not seem particularly complicated, what happens over ecu though? a remap?
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Rileysport
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Registered: 18th Jun 04
Location: West Yorkshire
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you can buy gadgets which take care of fuelling and timing etc
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