turbo xe

[16v Nova Kev]

hi all im trying to work out weather its better to turbo my standard 2.0xe or to buy a complete let engine. also need to know what i would need to turbo my xe apart from the obvious turbo/manifold/intercooler/management p.s its only ever going to be a track car thanks:D

[Pistol Pete]

From the research i did when thinking about doing this, i think it is easier to buy a let engine!

[16v Nova Kev]

cool cheers my head is fried with engines for this track car too many options

[let_nova]

iirc you need to lower the compression aswell. the money it would cost to convert you would be aswell getting the LET engine. i managed to get mine for 800 with everything!

[16v Nova Kev]

^^^ how is the gearbox mate

[let_nova]

not sure yet. engines in so is gearbox. had it started but didnt try to drive it!!! got your number so will let you know. you got a spare rocker cover?

[16v Nova Kev]

sure have bud 10er

[Jack]

p.s its only ever going to be a track car thanks:D
Spend the money on TBs instead :thumb:

[let_nova]

sound keep it for me and i will get it next weekend!!!

[16v Nova Kev]

hi rj i dont really want to start the turbo/tb debate but they are well expensive

[16v Nova Kev]

sound keep it for me and i will get it next weekend!!!
cool i have moved but just round the road a bit. got a garage too :)

[Jack]

hi rj i dont really want to start the turbo/tb debate but they are well expensive
Ok, was just thinking TB power would be better for track use :thumb:

If its a blower you want, go for the LET - sell your current XE for ~300, let for £1k.

[16v Nova Kev]

cool i have 2 spare with gearboxes. i was thinking tho kkk of the bay 150/get my pistons low comped 100/dont have a clue about the inlet side