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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mani12354 on 08 April 2009, 22:39

Title: turbo or supercharger
Post by: mani12354 on 08 April 2009, 22:39

i got a 2.0 8v gti where can i get a turbo or supercharger for it from?

Title: Re: turbo or supercharger
Post by: boneybradley on 08 April 2009, 22:47

It's not that easy!! you really have a few options, either fit a supercharger (better than turbo as you don't need quite as much engine internal work!) but you'll need to fabricate several parts yourself (or buy from america!) or fit a 1.8t engine (much easier and all parts are readily avalible!)
both will cost £2000 minimum (more if you want new parts etc!)

Title: Re: turbo or supercharger
Post by: danny_p on 08 April 2009, 23:51

if you dont have aircon  an eaton goes on quite easy

Title: Re: turbo or supercharger
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 09 April 2009, 13:36

it aint as simple as just bolting it on though...

Title: Re: turbo or supercharger
Post by: jamie16v on 09 April 2009, 14:17

you can get it done for less than £2k using stock parts, it wont be as reliable and you wont be able to run as much boost, but it will work. brackets need to be made and the engine management will need to be changed. unless you have big pockets or you are handy and can carry out most of the work yourself then i would leave it alone..
as you have an 8v the best option for you would be an eaton m45 found on bmw mini coppers and some mercs.
megasquirt is one of the cheapest standalone engine management systems and can prove to be very useful and flexible.