Turbo Anyone?

[golf3]

Are there any people out there considering turbo installations in your mk3's???

If so, express your interest and ideas below...

SEAN>

[tommymac]

www.bahnbrenner.com

[golf3]

I should have expanded a little more...
I want to know how people have thought about doing things...

Intercooler setups - installing intercooler piping, finding a path, cutting of the bumper reinforcement to fit the cooler, etc...
Engine management - Stand alone, chip, etc...
Turbo matching - expected power vs boost rpm vs cost
Exhaust manifolds - make your own or buy (remembering 8v's are a counterflow designed head vs US 8v spec crossflow)
Intake manifolds
Comp ratios
Fuel supply
Clutches
Diffs

[Tim]

yes. someone buy my Schrick intake mani

[bombsquad21]

I think about this often, I have enquired at workshops here is Brisbane, basically for the cost it seems a 1.8t from a mk4 would be a possibility, that would probably work out better in terms of reliabilty and bolt-ons gains. Then I begin to think about spending 10-15k doing up a Mk3 Golf and it puts me off. I love my Mk3 though so who knows, If someone can suggest a reasonably priced turbo option??

[Tim]

You dont modify cars because its a good investment thats for sure.
My car has probably cost me over 2x what it is worth so far and i havent really done much to it! Still doesnt stop me. It does become an addiction i think :p

[bombsquad21]

Tim,

You are right, I spent $2k when I went out to replace a tyre recently, I came home with 4, and some wheels to fit em to. I must be tired this afternoon, long day..spending feels good!!

[tommymac]

if you know what ure doing im sure you can turbo a vr6 i saw a mk2 vr6T and it was immaculate.

i think bahnbrenner do kits for the OB2 and OB1 engines? not 100% tho, u still got fab up some bits and bobs and lower compression yada yada im not really a turbo person cos ive never had a turbo engine

[tommymac]

ps megasquirt for the win

[Tim]

all of the stuff from the US is built to suit LHD and their ECUs have all sorts of extra emissions crap so their software setups dont seem to suit. Youre better off looking to the UK for more accurate information. At least they have the steering wheels on the right side of the car