Tolgz Member 36 Member For: 22y 7m 23d Posted 22/01/06 06:52 AM Posted 22/01/06 06:52 AM hiim more of a reader on the forum rather then a writer and im not really familiar with modifications an tuning of a car. I recently got a N/A 2003 model XR6 and want to convert it to a turbo. I just wanted to no all the parts required for this conversion, I would really appreciate it, if you guys could tell me all the parts required. any feedback will be greatly appreciated, thanks
jEtONiT Legacy Donating Member 1,817 Member For: 22y 10m 16d Gender: Not Telling Location: next door.. Posted 22/01/06 07:29 AM Posted 22/01/06 07:29 AM hey dude.. not sure what would be needed for the conversion, but I can tell u that u would be better off trading in your n/a for a t. it would be cheaper and less hastles.
xrdreaming Legacy Donating Member 1,693 Member For: 23y 7m 25d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 22/01/06 07:44 AM Posted 22/01/06 07:44 AM Yep I agree, it has been costed out by a few people over the years and it is way cheaper to just trade up to a turbo and a lot less of a hassle.
xlr8ed Phantom lives Member 1,417 Member For: 22y 5m 1d Gender: Male Location: who knows Posted 22/01/06 08:02 AM Posted 22/01/06 08:02 AM I just replied to a similar thread 2 days ago.... quick run downECU,boost solinoid,IC,pipework,intake plenumn,exhaust plus extractors,turbo, change compression,valves, valve springs,injectors,fuel pump....Now this will cost 15k or over fitted....Best to go and buy Al "COOLTINT" 's phantom turbo and sell yours and will only cost about 8k....jeff
T007 Woooooooosh Legacy Donating Member 734 Member For: 21y 2m 16d Location: Sydney Posted 22/01/06 12:35 PM Posted 22/01/06 12:35 PM hiim more of a reader on the forum rather then a writer and im not really familiar with modifications an tuning of a car. I recently got a N/A 2003 model XR6 and want to convert it to a turbo. I just wanted to no all the parts required for this conversion, I would really appreciate it, if you guys could tell me all the parts required. any feedback will be greatly appreciated, thanks Trade it and buy a turbo save yourself alot of money and heartache
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 23y 7m 23d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 22/01/06 12:37 PM Posted 22/01/06 12:37 PM Yep, unfortunately trading in your N/A and buying a T will be the easiest, and cheapest option.
bob^ Member 170 Member For: 22y 10m 19d Location: Geelong Posted 23/01/06 07:45 AM Posted 23/01/06 07:45 AM It's even worse if you bought the car brand new, and its depreciated more than 15grand in 2 years :$It makes the option of sticking in a new motor a hell of a lot better
shockF6 Legacy Donating Member 478 Member For: 20y 11m 19d Location: Melbourne Posted 23/01/06 12:08 PM Posted 23/01/06 12:08 PM you might want to look into insurance too. most insurance companies will not even look at your car if its a "NON-FACTORY" turbo. The insurance company would not see the car as a factory XR6T and would therefor treat it as any aftermarket turbo upgrade At the very least its worth a phone call to confirm with your insurance company before you lay out your hard earned
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