Guest Guests Posted 18/10/07 09:24 AM Share Posted 18/10/07 09:24 AM 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? Only real men do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUS531 RUS531 Donating Members 410 Member For: 18y 5m 9d Gender: Male Location: Emerald QLD Posted 18/10/07 06:46 PM Share Posted 18/10/07 06:46 PM Only real men do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin.K Member 288 Member For: 19y 7m 16d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 19/10/07 12:51 AM Share Posted 19/10/07 12:51 AM All you guys probley know more than me. WTF would I know...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da drone Member 16 Member For: 17y 3m 22d Posted 19/10/07 02:22 AM Share Posted 19/10/07 02:22 AM I tink that if ya do it ppl who pull up beside u they might think that it is just a standed ute then when u punch it they will be like , plus I don't think many ppl have done that to a BA N/A 6 ute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 8m 3d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 19/10/07 06:17 AM Share Posted 19/10/07 06:17 AM Either way if it costs you 10k plus to do it properly and god knows how much f*cking around, at least you will set a precedent for other guys thinking of trying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inducted_Breeze Member 247 Member For: 17y 5m 16d Location: Perth, WA Posted 19/10/07 06:33 AM Share Posted 19/10/07 06:33 AM There's an entire indepth discussion about this here:http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.ph...t=convert+turboHope this helps,T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUS531 RUS531 Donating Members 410 Member For: 18y 5m 9d Gender: Male Location: Emerald QLD Posted 19/10/07 06:48 AM Share Posted 19/10/07 06:48 AM I reckon it would be an awesome sleeper, and only you can weigh up the money and effort and resale value to justify whether to do it or not ... don't let us stop you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac450 Member 1,650 Member For: 18y 4m 25d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 19/10/07 06:53 AM Share Posted 19/10/07 06:53 AM It's beyond me why people spend their dough to modify an NA to a T.Even if it costs the same, just buy a T.You'll have an LSD (waste of time not too, even in the NA really) and all of the right ECU, etc.If it's stealth your after, take the Turbo badge off.Now, if you've blown the motor in your NA and it's out of warranty, then sure, why not get an upgrade.Even if it is a little less to do than buying a T, you'll more than make up for it in resale. Look at the values of original ESP XEs compared to an tricked up to look like one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 6m 22d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 19/10/07 07:06 AM Share Posted 19/10/07 07:06 AM Dont think it would be that expensive if every thing is second hand, things like the standard turbo exhaust and intake pipes are almost given away when people are up grading.Just keep an eye out on the forums and ebay and maybe ring around some of the tune shops, if you are willing to wait for the bargains to come along, I am sure it won't hurt the hip pocket too much.Still waiting for a BFMKII fairmont ghia turbo conversion to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP1D Member Donating Members 3,739 Member For: 18y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 19/10/07 07:13 AM Share Posted 19/10/07 07:13 AM NA to turbo? I see it as a good idea, but it depends on your plans and expected end result...If, you just want a fairly tame turbo car with around the 300wkws, then yeah, go buy an XR6T and save your hassles and dollars.BUT, if your going for the big gun turbo car with 400plus, then it can work out a smart move.Lets see whats replaced on an xr6t to get you well over the 400 mark...Turbo, chuck that out... too smallIntercooler system... too small againExhaust... same deal, out it goesExhaust manifold... to restrictive, in the wheelie bin it goesPlenum... waaay to restrictive, gone!Injectors... they get chucked on any turbo choiceMotor... rebuild time so an NA block & head will be fineEct ect...Once all that gear has been taken off, its an NA carDo the sums and you'll see what I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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