turbo

  1. What size (ID) is the turbo end of a forge tip?

    I've trioed a search but didn't really find what i was after. What size (ID) is the small end of a forge tip? the end that fits on the turbo is the one i'm after please! Mucho Graci!
  2. rod the sod

    tdi hybrid turbo help!

    hey i am getting my hybrid turbo put in on saturday, i am just wondering wat gaskets and bolts i may need to replace? any part numbers need too cheers!
  3. Turbo upgrade

    Hi mates What would you recommend when looking at more engine mods??? I have done software, full exhaust, forge DV is in, filter, water methanol ready to be installed, WOT box in and now I need to do a few more changes before I do turbo upgrade. Which is better GT2860 or GT2871? If I go...
  4. jenk

    Scrapyard turbo conversion for the 8v

    Im either getting my wires crossed or this could be a nice idea opposed to going for an eaton conversion. Im not fussed about big power for now but a small hike would be nice, good challenge too. What im thinking is: Manifold and turbo from a non pd non vnt diesel - Im sure it fits the 8v...
  5. will a 2.0 tfsi turbo fit the leon 1.8 t?

    ello everyone, i was hoping that you could help me.... will the turbo off of a 2.0 tfsi engine fit on to my 1.8t leon?
  6. C13RYP

    Intercooler to turbo hose..help..

    Does anyone know where i can get a longer version of this hose? Hybrid conversion and as you can see in the picture the oem hose isnt long enough to connect from the intercooler pipe to the turbo. car: 1.8TFR with hybrid conversion. cheers Paul.
  7. paul-murphys

    replacment exhaust side of turbo k04 23

    anyone no where can get a replacment exhaust side if my turbo as have a crack on mine, its hybrid so dont want to have to replace whole turbo. thanks
  8. new ehaust system

    thinking of getting new exhaust system,from cat back?or including sports cat? any recommendations?is there a good power increase.
  9. Big_daddy

    Turbo option new or 2nd hand

    Today my replacment turbo decided to go totaly. it was replacement for my ko3 which i baught from a member on here, which fcked up also. I need to replace it as its not driveable due to the smoke! Im not sure weather to trust another 2nd hand turbo, plus im thinking of getting a ko3s :redface...
  10. 03' Cupra Turbo breather pipe (PCV Hose)

    Hiya guys, i need some help. My turbo breather pipe has a really nasty split and there is a huge boost leak which is ruining the performance on my car real bad. Im after a nice solid silicone hose upgrade for that part but not too sure where to source it from. I had a look on ebay but theres...
  11. Cupra & Cupra R p/n's for Cams, Coolers, Clutch/ Flywheel/ Box, Turbo, Fuel Pump etc

    Spoke to a reliable source there just now with dealer ETKA and got the following information We are assuming that based on the 240bhp posted in the 2010 ETKA, that the BWJ engine has been replaced by the CDLD. No access to previous version of ETKA means that it is possible that moving...
  12. ChrisGTL

    Price of PD150 Turbo...

    Is this a good price for a PD150 turbo brand new? £626.75 inc VAT and P&P. I'm still weighing up my options for hybrid turbo, i've found a place that will sell me a PD150 turbo for the above price. Does anyone know how much it would cost to actualy do the hybridding on the above unit...
  13. Replacement turbo being fitted!

    Hi Folks, Over the last few months i had noticed a sort of squeak type noise from the engine. It would normally happen in a high gear if i was accelerating, say up a hill at low rpm. As the revs passed between 1500 and 2100 rpm, i would hear the noise. When it was in for its service i...
  14. vf35 IHI turbo here today bhp figures ???

    rite guys my vf35 ihi turbo arrived today from the hawk eye subaru sti very excited:funk: was just wondering from you guys that no about ihi's and have fitted them what sort of figures can i expect when fitted ?? Oh and forgot to mention it going on a ibiza cupra r running forge fmic, full...
  15. Turbo gasket leaking?

    I just had a new 2.5" turbo back system installed on my Leon cupra, but the garage told me they used the old gasket on the turbo. Ive noticed for the first 20 mins of driving the car splutters under boost but is fine after its very hot. Anybody think the gasket could be the problem? Thnx in...
  16. steslatt

    Is my turbo on its way out?

    i was on the way home and i put my foot down, i heard a big bang/pop. this was followed by black smoke and no power. i was only 15 seconds from home so when i got there i looked under the bonnet. the intercooler pipe had come off. i re-fit it and took the car out again and it seemed fine, but as...
  17. HELP?how to buy right turbo

    Hi again, Havin blown my turbo, i now need to source a cheap second hand one. I intend to get one from ebay around £250. Hopefully it'll be worth my while travellin to collect the item and check it out. Thing is my mechanic may not be able to get at turbo at mo, so really need to know what i...
  18. uzi_cupra

    Need new Turbo, what to go for?

    Ok so last night my Turbo popped. I’m pretty sure the turbo on my car (cupra tdi 160) is a garret VNT GT1749V (PART NUMBER 742614) now I have been weighing up the options, after speaking to a few companies these are the results: 1. Awesome gti say; £1200+VAT for brand new turbo with hybrid...
  19. 10 blades on a k03s?

    Sorry lads, another :confused:member here. I have bought a turbo from an audi TT (ARY) what looks like a k03s to me as it looks like the same as whats on my Anniversary Golf (AUQ). but this one in question is a recon cos the i.d plate is blank and the exterior looks almost like new But...
  20. RobH

    Turbo Gone Kaboom

    Yep was driving home this morning and turbo went followed by a horrific whinning noise. Cars now at the dealers so will have to wait and see the extent of the damage done. Hopefully the dealers will sort it under warrenty but thats very unlikley, so the way im looking at it i've got two...
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