turbo_nick some guy... Member 277 Member For: 22y 4m 26d Posted 22/10/02 12:59 PM Author Share Posted 22/10/02 12:59 PM Well, I had my car dynoed before I took it to J Mock and it was 145kw at the wheels. This was already with many mods such as exhaust, extractors, unichip etc. I think the VCT is about 115rwk stock, not sure. I have spent way to much time and money on my car, and if I could go back to square one I would probably say go the stage 2 turbo. The dyno chart from mock says 160kw at the wheels, but who knows. Only thing is, be careful with insurance on the turbo because that is something very obvious. I am happy with my car, it keeps up with an AU3 XR8 and a VX SS, however it has cost now me $55 000 total after all the work. Cars are a black hole, I love doing them up but the money just dissapears. Now I wish to sell and get a BA XR6T however I will lose so much on mine... oh well, that's the price you pay for such a hobby I guess. Anyways, back on the topic, I reckon, go the turbo....or buy my car :D Hope this helps. oh yeah, I made up my mind on the turbo a long time ago, and my insurer is cool with any modification I make to the car. I'm with shannons you see.as for cars being a black hole, that's true if you use your car to get from A to B. I am currently starting to promote my car a bit more and am looking around for someone who may want to sponsor my car for a few things. it's a project car that will become a road-going showcar eventually, but I'll still use it as a daily driver. well, weekend driver most probably.if you go to any Ford or Tickford Owners Club of NSW displays, you're bound to see my car there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YTRY4 Member 38 Member For: 22y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 11/11/02 09:18 AM Share Posted 11/11/02 09:18 AM I will be Turboing my AU in Jan 03, I'll let you know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 7m 22d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 16/11/06 10:54 AM Share Posted 16/11/06 10:54 AM How did it go?Not good by the avatar.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpen Poison Fish. Poison Fish. TASTY FISH!!! Donating Members 5,181 Member For: 21y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: The Bogan Shire Posted 16/11/06 11:19 AM Share Posted 16/11/06 11:19 AM How did it go?Not good by the avatar.Scotty←ConSarnYa You Varmint!Lumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Member 214 Member For: 21y 2m Posted 16/11/06 12:32 PM Share Posted 16/11/06 12:32 PM haha this thread is old!! A wreckers down here has fitted an NA BA motor into an AU and managed to get it running using the AU ECU and coilpacks. Im halfway through a BA into an EA conversion at the moment. I really just need to put the gearbox in, organise a turbo manifold, wait for my plenum to arrive and send it away to have an ECU fitted. I cant wait to have DOHC turbo goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOCK Team Grandpa Donating Members 1,921 Member For: 18y 10m 9d Gender: Male Location: Hunter Valley Posted 16/11/06 12:38 PM Share Posted 16/11/06 12:38 PM Oldly but a goody...are there still people that think an AU's looks better than a BA......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpen Poison Fish. Poison Fish. TASTY FISH!!! Donating Members 5,181 Member For: 21y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: The Bogan Shire Posted 16/11/06 12:55 PM Share Posted 16/11/06 12:55 PM Oldly but a goody...are there still people that think an AU's looks better than a BA......?←Where's my mate Jeff (Turbo6man) when you need him? or GlennPoofII?Lumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 16/11/06 12:58 PM Share Posted 16/11/06 12:58 PM Actually, I believe him. If it were possible to make the swap, how many people would buy the DOHC head, rather than a BA? lots... however, I'd like someone to prove me wrong.←the blocks are diferent and as well as the head gasket but you can put the whole thing in with or without factory management been there done that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpen Poison Fish. Poison Fish. TASTY FISH!!! Donating Members 5,181 Member For: 21y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: The Bogan Shire Posted 16/11/06 01:01 PM Share Posted 16/11/06 01:01 PM the blocks are diferent and as well as the head gasket but you can put the whole thing in with or without factory management been there done that!←I thought the Black Oak/Spanish Oak ECU had a spack attack if it wasn't connected to the ICC and all them other fandangleds?Lumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen Big Gun Donating Members 4,170 Member For: 22y 5m 1d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 16/11/06 01:05 PM Share Posted 16/11/06 01:05 PM Where's my mate Jeff (Turbo6man) when you need him? Out buying a helmet for the snowy cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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