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Offline Chris619

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16V Turbo or VR?
« on: 02 December 2005, 15:52 »
I am thinking about making my Valver quicker. I've come up with  these 2 options. 16V turbo or a VR, I've already ruled out the 20VT coz i don't want a new sump everytime i go out.

My engine's has only done 9,000 miles, and spent loads on the new engine after the last one blow up. So really the sensible option would be to keep it, and find somewhere that could turbo it, I've got a rough idea of what's involved to do it.

Does anyone know somewhere in this contry that still sells and fits a turbo conversion for the 1.8 16V?

Or do i go for the VR coz it's a lot easier to do and makes a great noise.
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Offline Neaty

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Re: 16V Turbo or VR?
« Reply #1 on: 02 December 2005, 15:59 »
tough choice but i htink i would be leaning towards tho turbo valver if i am honest! (i too have a valver)
sorry i cant shed any light on the technical side! :laugh:
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Re: 16V Turbo or VR?
« Reply #2 on: 02 December 2005, 16:08 »
16v turbo.

VR6 gearbox is too long, and engine is a bit sluggish, although slap a charger on it and wheeeeeeeee fun times.  :cool:
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Re: 16V Turbo or VR?
« Reply #3 on: 02 December 2005, 16:11 »
that 16vtwoody guy on here is/was selling a 16valve turbo mark 2 might be worth asking him about it, or he might sell u the engine if he hasnt sold the car yet
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Offline Neaty

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Re: 16V Turbo or VR?
« Reply #4 on: 02 December 2005, 16:12 »
Quote from: The Slick Effect... on 02 December 2005, 16:08
16v turbo.

VR6 gearbox is too long, and engine is a bit sluggish, although slap a charger on it and wheeeeeeeee fun times.  :cool:

Just coz ur a VR6 tamer!!  :laugh:
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Re: 16V Turbo or VR?
« Reply #5 on: 02 December 2005, 16:18 »
damn right.

Can't wait to get back to pod and start eating the Vrs again.  :evil: :evil:
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Offline Neaty

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Re: 16V Turbo or VR?
« Reply #6 on: 02 December 2005, 16:20 »
Quote from: The Slick Effect... on 02 December 2005, 16:18
damn right.

Can't wait to get back to pod and start eating the Vrs again.  :evil: :evil:

I must admit i wish i could wipe the smug smile of a VR6 owners face....aint no replacment for displacement....yea what ever!!

i have never been to pod, i must go!
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Re: 16V Turbo or VR?
« Reply #7 on: 02 December 2005, 16:27 »
when we were at bugjam, the last race i had was against a VR. Guy looked well smug sitting at the line sneering at my mk2.

Lights changed and boom straight through first and he was already behind me, then i missed 2nd and slammed the gearstick into the gate... he went past me... I got it sorted and carried on, still crossed the line before him even though i f**ked it up.

he the proceeded to follow me back to where we were camped and got out to ask what i had under the bonnet, looked very miffed when i told him.  :grin: :grin: :cool:
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Re: 16V Turbo or VR?
« Reply #8 on: 02 December 2005, 16:29 »
 :cool: quality! i need to witness ur vavler one day, i will make sure i go to bug jam so i can!
190 bhp isnt it?
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Re: 16V Turbo or VR?
« Reply #9 on: 02 December 2005, 16:32 »
Yup, still got a few things to iron out, but it will be getting close to 200 soon, without any forced induction.  :cool: hopefully have it running sweet by spring festival. Want to have a go against toph or JV see how much 4wd difference makes.  :smiley:
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