Hi there, Im Chaz fromSouth Africa.
What size turbo are you looking at purchasing? Down here we have found out
that the hyrid t3/t4 works the best on the 16v's. Its the t3 exhaust
housing and t4 compressor and wheel. I believe that turbonetics makes them
as well but we use garret as the parts are cheaper and far more attainable
than the turbonetics products, that being because there is only one
"big"agent that sells turbonetics product here in south africa. He charges
us like R400 more for a 360 degree thrust bearing.
Personally standalone mngmnt is the best route when going turbo because
you'll have much more to work with when you want to run serious boost as I
dont think the std mngmnt would be able to handle even more than 0.6bar(not
sure what that is in psi???). Down here we use Domingoes and MIC(Micro
injection Control), they seem to be working very well.
As for the compression ratio, obviously it would differ largely as we live
on two different continents. We usually go for the 8.5:1 by building up the
head, the double copper head usually blows.
If you know a bit about mechanics then I guess doing your own turbo
conversion wouldnt be to costly. Try and source good second hand parts and
work from there.
Chazlin Haskins
Customer Contact Centre Agent
011 359 1900
083 595 1719
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on?
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From: "Chad Rebuck" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 1:03 PM
Subject: [a2-16v-list] 16v turbo
> I am getting very close to purchasing the Matrix 16v turbo kit ($2300, no
> intercooler). I was thinking of going with a stand alone engine mgmt and
> piecing the turbo together, but the cost would be closer to $3500 (no
> intercooler) and would be more time/effort to get everything working. I
> am especially concerned with the stock compression ratio used in the
> Matrix kit and the 90+ days with very high humidity I see here in Tampa,
> FL.
>
> I really bought this car with a turbo in mind, so now that I have it
> running well the time has come to make my decision. I am hoping to
> get in touch with some people who have installed this kit to get their
> opinions. You all know of anyone I can talk with or email? All opinions
> welcome. Thanks.
>
> Chad
>
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