x16let?

[FUSION X16XE]

just out of intrest (im bored) is there a turbo kit for a x16xe?? just looking at this number plate http://www.dvla-som.co.uk/home/en/Search/p/prefix?searched=yes&prefix=X&numbers=16&letter1=L&letter2=E&letter3=T&pricefrom=&priceto=&x=69&y=11
thought it would be pretty cool at a show:thumb:

[Ste L]

m-vaux do one...

shame the plate cant be used on a nova though

[FUSION X16XE]

ow bollocks why is that mate?

[tom_beverley]

Because the new reg cannot be newer than the car, ie you can't have a T reg private plate on a J reg Nova.

[FUSION X16XE]

ow haha what about c16 let on a j plate nova thatll be ok, anymore info on the turbo? anyone here done it?

[Adam]

Yes, C16 on a J-plate is fine.

Afaik as i know, no one on here/mig has a turbo'd small block 1600 16v.

[FUSION X16XE]

could be an idea for the future, cheers

[craig green]

Either use Mvaux bits (they do a 350bhp kit for X16XE now) or use the turbo from the Corsa VXR on the 16XE head. However low comp pistons & full management system is needed. The prospect of doing a proper job of it, puts off many people.

Its a bit more involved than pocket money & a Saturday afternnon on the driveway with the Draper socket set.

[Adam]

I thought of using vxr bits, and they look like they would fit, ports etc look the same.
Tho you dont see many vxr's in scrappies to rob bits from,Lol.

I have a feeling Mvaux have shut down, sites been down for ages.

[hendrix]

wouldn't you need the inlet too and a whole host of sensors etc? Would it run on a decent aftermarket management?

[Adam]

Use an inlet top box, that can take boost pressure.
And run the boost pipe up the drivers inner wing.

Or, with the brake servo gone out the way, i bet you could route a boost pipe over the gearbox directly onto the standard tb position.
How much power the standard upper inlet would rob im not sure.

[hendrix]

you make it sound so do-able lol
would be good to see, something different

[Adam]

It is very do able.
I just dont have the cash do it lol

[hendrix]

yeah thats always the problem...cash or the lack of!!
And I've got a X16XE sat in my garage. lol
What would you need to buy then seeing that you have given it some thought

[JohnNI]

Turbo, Manifold, Manztel inlet or some sort of power box, intercooler, management and lower the compression.

Thats off the top of my head, mite have missed a few things, think there the main things tho.

[craig green]

compression is the big issue IMO. No one wants to make pistons for me. I hope Mvaux is just the site hosts have gone down maybe?

The std inlet wont rob bhp like it does to N/A as the turbo will blow down the intake, with N/A the pistons have to pull against the inlet tract/back pressure.

[Adam]

The std inlet wont rob bhp like it does to N/A as the turbo will blow down the intake, with N/A the pistons have to pull against the inlet tract/back pressure.
Aye.
Which saves having to buy a mantzel etc.
Plus the boost hose routing will be easier.

Compression and management/mapping are the key bits.
And all the small bits which cost, like a sump oil return, moving the oil filter etc. Best to run a oil cooler too

Something like a T2/T25 turbo would be ideal.