N/a To Turbo Conversion

[canyonero]

hey guys.

I tried searching but couldnt find much, no offense but the search here isn't the best going around

anyway im looking to buy a ute.. just a plain jane ba model..for the short term im happy to keep it stock and obviously only want n/a so ill be able to get one fairly cheap im sure.

Eventually I want to build a nice turbo 6 and drop it in.

Basically, is the conversion easy? im guessing computer needs changing, will I need a new loom, new pcm ? anything..

Another question, the newer engine will be built up from block onwards, are the blocks the same?

[Dillz]

Buy a Turbo ute, don't waste your time.

[RAS]

converting an NA to a turbo is not only gonna eat your pocket but its gonna open the door to all sorts of problems and things that can go wrong in a car when you convert from na to turbo. I agree with XRTPSI, don't waste your money, go for the turbo straight up.

[Gavin.K]

Can you please advise me of the problems that might be experienced by doing this please??

[RUS531]

I am no expert but. I know the clutch and gear box (being a T5) aint too flash... would you have to change the slugs and valve springs too?

[canyonero]

I am no expert but. I know the clutch and gear box (being a T5) aint too flash... would you have to change the slugs and valve springs too?

engine mods arent a problem, its gonna be a groud up rebuild of the new motor.

and itll be an auto, which will obviously be replaced aswell.

basically the whole lot will be replaced, I can get a na6 ute for 12-13g ish whereas turbos are still over 20g.. no need to spend another 7g on stuff I dont fully need.

Edited 17/10/07 04:27 AM by canyonero

[RAS]

yeah you can get an NA ute for around 13G's but after converting it to a turbo its gonna be way above 20G's that you've spent on it. Not to mention that when you go to sell it, you'll never get the same value as you would if you'd bought a turbo to begin with. BUt that's just my two cents. Who knows, maybe someone on these forums has done this kinda conversion before and can tell you what to expect.

All I can say is looking at the CAPA website, to convert from NA to turbo is something like $6000 just for the kits, let alone installation anhd everything else you have to buy. Factor that into your 13,000 for the NA ute and you've paid more than what you could buy a turbo for. Another good source of advice would be to ask a tuner, just call them up and tell em what you're thinking about doing and they can advise you on the best path to take. good luck mate.

Edited 17/10/07 10:45 PM by RAS

[canyonero]

for anyone interested I read on another forum someone who did it and it ends up its easy as pie!

just need to replace the ecu with the auto xr6t ecu and go get it reflashed (ford can do it for $100) no loom changeovers or mods.

[Gavin.K]

You will need to replace your 1 bar map sencer to a 2 bar one.

Up grade your diff to a lsd.

The manual T5 is too weak and will go bang.

The exhust is different.

I think that is it for standered runnin.

I can not think of any thing else.......

[canyonero]

You will need to replace your 1 bar map sencer to a 2 bar one.

Up grade your diff to a lsd.

The manual T5 is too weak and will go bang.

The exhust is different.

I think that is it for standered runnin.

I can not think of any thing else.......

the guy that did the conversion still has stock auto and spinner diff! it would be ideal to replace them, but you dont NEED to. and I know I didnt specify but it was for an auto not a manual(ppl still drive manuals these days?