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Danb1987
21-05-11, 10:16 PM
Thinking about going down the homebrew route of turbo/manifold as iv seen a kit come up...

Just wanting some opinions, past experiences etc?

Good, bad, not worth it?
moffat
21-05-11, 10:34 PM
you've got an x16xe? ifso the corsa vxr turbo and manifold fits :thumb:
Danb1987
21-05-11, 10:39 PM
I know that lol but it's the oil filter relocation and such that I was thinking about..

There's a lad I'm ment to be meeting tomorow that's selling a homebrew one that got me thinking that's all..

I just want it ready for pvs lol :)
peester
21-05-11, 10:42 PM
for in 2 weeks time chap? :-s
nova-taken
21-05-11, 10:44 PM
As with most things dude. The more time and effort put in, the better the result.

I've know some really good solid ones, a few of which are still going strong.
moffat
21-05-11, 10:54 PM
I know that lol but it's the oil filter relocation and such that I was thinking about..

There's a lad I'm ment to be meeting tomorow that's selling a homebrew one that got me thinking that's all..

I just want it ready for pvs lol :)

try mocal for oil filter relocation kit, you using spacer plate?
Danb1987
21-05-11, 11:21 PM
Yeah iv got the spacer plate sorted, I think itl be going to pv n/a tbh il see what the kit looks like tomorrow if it looks shabby il avoid it lol

The mocal relocator is 129 irrc
bazil
21-05-11, 11:31 PM
You'll need the manifold, turbo, oil filter relocation kit, spacer, 2 head gaskets, oil feed pipe, oil return pipe ( which means a mod to the sump ), intercooler and pipework, and depending on the turbo you'll also need water feed and return pipes, custom downpipe to meet up with your exhaust system.

It's upto you what else you want to fuel it but the stuff I listed will be defo needed.
Damo
22-05-11, 11:14 AM
Id take your time and plan it properly tbh dan 'do it right do it once.'
Andy
22-05-11, 11:31 AM
Oil filter relocation should be the least of your worries LOL
Danb1987
22-05-11, 11:41 AM
I had a look at the kit this morning it looked alright but when I asked "has it been in the car running"

The reply was "errrm we only fitted it to see if the turbo would spool up" :/

I decided to steer clear as said by Damo do right do it once lol lol

Il just take my time aquiring parts and do the job properly :)