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Anyone know where to get a turbo off the internet for a gt 1275 engine also thinking of fitting a dump valve but a bit of a noob so was hoping for sum help and advice lol
cheers all

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Edited by Paul R on 3rd Mar, 2010.

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-Ford S-max Mk2 Ecoboost
-Rover 100 VVC #2 - track project

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cheers m8

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Your idea/dream of using a turbo etc on a 1275GT sounds good :)

The engine/clutch/gearbox/diff has to be uprated to be able to cope with all that extra power you get when you strap a turbo on

Not only that, but there are fundemental differences between an engine designed/altered to run a turbo & an engine designed/altered for fast road/high performance normally aspirated use.

The compression ratio should be lowered so you can run sufficient boost to make a noticeable difference without melting a piston or breaking a con rod.

The pistons should be uprated/strong enough to run with the forced induction. The connecting rods, bearings, crankshaft etc should also be uprated.

The camshaft designed for fast road normally aspirated will not be the most suitable, a milder camshaft would be better. (You can get info from this site as to the best camshaft type)

The flywheel should be lightened, the clutch plate uprated together with an uprated diaphragm.

The transfer gears & gearbox should also be in top condition at least, maybe with uprated bearings etc. & the differential should have a four pin diff.

The driveshafts/CV joints etc if they're in good nick should be able to handle the extra power.

Then you can fit the turbo together with a dump valve & have some fun. 8-)

Laurence, that is a bit over the top. It has been proved that apart from the diff a mildly boosted A-series needs very little in the way of uprating. A bit of head work to drop the compression and away you go.

I would advise having a search and reading the FAQ section before asking questions that we get a lot though.

http://www.twin-turbo.co.uk
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I think that we need a simple chart that gives the level of mods required for a range of horsepower targets.

That way we can answer these questions by a point to an FAQ.

I'll draft something up.

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That is a good idea Paul. We know that a good condition standard engine will make 100+ without much boost and be fairly relaiable and we know that 200+ needs real thought. But what about all those numbers in between?

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cheers for the help guys
given me alot to think about :/

Sorry to drag up a week-old post, but I had to correct a few points...

I made a list of stuff that i want/aim to get;
camshaft Phase 2
T3 garrett turbo
billet ultrlight flywheel
nitro-caburised & wedged crank
omega pistons
1.3 roller rockers (or 1.5 what you think?)
Straight cut gears
four pin diff
Aeroquip verto cluch house

what boost are you going to run?

i would say that you dont need the following

billet ultrlight flywheel
nitro-caburised & wedged crank
1.3 roller rockers or 1.5

probably looking at 20-25?

I woudn't bother with the crank and spend your money on a decent set of forged pistons instead.

Edited by matty on 11th Mar, 2010.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

Will do m8
cheers

What power are you aiming for? You most likely won't need that amount of boost, as 200bhp can be acheived with less than 20psi.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

I was looking at a drag project but now looking at it more as a road car so probably will bring down the boost, i was looking for around 180bhp enough power to give me a kick from the back of the seat lol

depends on whos rollers matty ...lol

Best find another turbo. There are better options than the T3 these days.

A GT1752 would be much better for 180hp.

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I have been looking on ebay alot looking for a complete unit eg. manifold, plenium ect
cheers

Hi Ell

I think it would be better to go though some old threads before you go splash the cash as 20-25psi is alot of boost

also look at turbophils site

Good advice, Wolfie. TurboPhil's website is-

www.turbo-mini.com

Thinking about this and have decided I am going to run a lower boost on a the 1098 engine that is already in the car, cheers for the link paul