turbo kit for 8v

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Neal-
  I admire your courage and resourcefulness.  But, don't you think a 50% hp
gain on only 6-7 psi might be a smidgin optimistic?  At any rate, you should
have a nice runner after all is said and done.

Larry  sandiego16V

> Spend the $30 or whatever for a book called Maximum Boost by Corky Bell.
> It's by Robert Bentley Publishers (yes, the same Bentley!). Good book.
>
> You should be able to build a working turbo system for under $1000. It
won't
> be 300hp, certainly, but it should give you a nice "boost" in power. eBay
> can also be lots of help. Before I started my '77 project, I was
researching
> a lot on a budget turbo system. I had most of the specs worked out.
> According to my calculations, my 16v should have been capable of about
> 6-7psi with a small intercooler and stock compression and bottom end,
> bumping power from 125hp up to a respectable 180hp or so. The only risky
> part is the fuel, 'cause if you get it wrong, you've just blown your whole
> setup. There are people running turbo CIS setups though, so it *can*
work...
>
> Neal
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of
> > derrickmd18@juno.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 12:06 AM
> > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: turbo kit for 8v
> >
> >
> > i'm trying to build a turbo kit for one of my cars.  it's an 84 vw
> > scirocco 8v.   The thing is i'm trying to build one for $1000
> >  i can get
> > a turbo from a zx300 and i can male the oil lines.   can
> > anyone else help
> > me with what other stuff i need.  I have a friend who had a
> > performance
> > shop. he said if i can make a turbo kit for $1000 he would
> > put it on for
> > free.
> >
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