RAP1D Member Donating Members 3,739 Member For: 18y 5m 17d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 19/12/09 12:38 AM Share Posted 19/12/09 12:38 AM Some of the Jap turbo guys have done this, not the best method and makes you wonder why they didnt just sell... but there's an exhaust manifold adapter you can buy for Silvias/200sx, runs off the T3 outlet and down into the exhaust, then you'd need to block off oil and water lines, and plumb up the intake.I supose if you've invested alot in your car, and dont have a huge wait till your off your P's it could be considered.The falcon would be alot easier to do though... raid the wreckers for NA exhaust manifold, intake pipe ect and remove all the IC gear... geez it would be a nugget though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 5m 11d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 19/12/09 12:49 AM Share Posted 19/12/09 12:49 AM Forgot about the low compression, depending on how long you got left on ya P's debadging a T might be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicc Member 20 Member For: 15y 4m 23d Posted 19/12/09 02:27 AM Author Share Posted 19/12/09 02:27 AM Alright thanks for the help guys, doesn't sound like it's a good idea. I got 2 and a bit years left until opens and it'll be risking it if I drove around with a turbo, even though I would like to! Might just swap whatever I buy for the N/A to the turbo when it comes to the time. Cheers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB4C Member 328 Member For: 15y 9m 22d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 19/12/09 03:20 AM Share Posted 19/12/09 03:20 AM (edited) Might be easier to apply for an exemption. Fill in the exemption form and get your boss to provide a written statement that the vehicle is necessary for work.I know a P-plater who got to drive a V8 Mercedes for "work purposes", claimed that this car was necessary for his finance job and got his boss to back that up. I'd say you've got an even better chance with a turbo ute. Edited 19/12/09 03:20 AM by NB4C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ F6 Member 641 Member For: 19y 4m 23d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 19/12/09 10:57 AM Share Posted 19/12/09 10:57 AM Just get your boss to say you need to tow heavy things and carry heavy loads, so you need the pulling power form the turbo.Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaTTe Member 143 Member For: 16y 4d Location: Perth Posted 19/12/09 01:27 PM Share Posted 19/12/09 01:27 PM if you really want to turn a turbo into a NA, you'll be best off removing the whole engine and putting in a non turbo motor from the wreckers, you'll want the complete engine harness, ecu, motor, exhaust manifolds etc.. but if you can get an exemption that'd be much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarKer Member 174 Member For: 15y 1m 18d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 19/12/09 07:41 PM Share Posted 19/12/09 07:41 PM Debadging is a good idea until something goes wrong or the cops have a better look... and then you'll pay... So, I'll change my mind and say it is a stupid idea...I am not sure about removing the Turbo as I am thinking the Engine management will have a hissy fit... all its parameters suddenly change and I am not sure if it will cope..Thought off not worrying about a T until you have done your time ? We all went through it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronburgundy I love gooold member Donating Members 1,222 Member For: 15y 10m 3d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne (west) Posted 20/12/09 09:05 PM Share Posted 20/12/09 09:05 PM As has been said on many a thread before - debadging your turbo won't help you if you ever need to claim on insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exarsixturbo Dr. Speed Member 784 Member For: 17y 3m 5d Gender: Male Location: The land of Politicians, Public Servants, Porno & Pyrotechnics Posted 20/12/09 09:48 PM Share Posted 20/12/09 09:48 PM Also heard that it doesn't make the car legal to drive on P's. It's compliance says it's a turbo vehicle, whether you remove the turbo or leave it there the vehicle is not legal for you to drive.That's true. Doesn't matter if you take the turbo off, it still won't be legal for you to drive as it is still registered and compliance plated as a turbo vehicle. You may as well just de-badge it as you will get in the same amount of shlt if they catch you and you will still have the performance of a turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark Member 128 Member For: 15y 1m 30d Posted 22/12/09 02:59 AM Share Posted 22/12/09 02:59 AM To hard to do. I would suggest debadging your car including the XR6 so no one will ever be the wiser. My car is completely debadged but has had a fair bit of work done under the bonnet. Its also nice and quite so no one really has a clue until they look closely through the front bar.If it was easy to do mate there would be a heap of blokes out there that would be able to give you advice after have done it. But sorry to say doesnt look like there is.Because you won't be able to hear it spool up or come off boost??lol yeah right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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