1.8 t B5 turbo conversion

[Jmac]

Anyone know who will convert a standard Audi 1.8t turbo to larger vane/ball bearing? I have a client looking to upgrade his turbo but not wanting to do the serious chip thing. I steered him that way but he is over the boy racer thing
Cheers

[SoVeReIgN]

Theres no point upgrading the turbo without chipping it or getting an aftermarket computer.

Aslong as its late 96 or 97+ make sure he chips it, see how it feels then think about larger turbo!

Standard computer won't be able to inject enough fuel etc to make any difference no matter what size turbo you put in.

My 60+ year old father took my car for a drive before and after it was chipped and was very impressed it lost no driveability (even easier to drive were his words), so none of this boy racer rubbish.

[Jmac]

Hmmm did the boy racer thing hit a nerve mate, sorry if it did, help and information is what im after cheers. I know fine well how smooth they run when chipped if you read my question properly i mentioned i steered him towards that. In his words Boy racer. Chill mate
Peace

[h100vw]

The fella is correct that sticking a different turbo on will do nothing without software to suit.

It's the way the ECU works. If the std turbo had quit then for little extra money he could fit a better/bigger/different turbo but whatever goes on there it won't make more power or drive differently without a change in software.

Either way the first step would be ask the customer what he is really looking for, more power or a replacement turbo for one which sounds as though there is nothing wrong with it.

Hope that's more helpful.

Gavin

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...category=Turbo ecstuning say that this will go on with no change in software but as that controls the boost and therefore the power, I can't see the point.

[Jmac]

Thanks pal!! Updating the map from default is what you are in effect doing then mate hey. The turbo thing would be like eating lollies with the paper still on! All makes sense
Cheers

[gpk_gti]

a mate of mine has done this type of upgrade to some of his customers cars.if you want his details,pm me.
I did my turbo upgrade to a k03s before chip and the gains were only torque and slight kw's

[SoVeReIgN]

Hmmm did the boy racer thing hit a nerve mate, sorry if it did, help and information is what im after cheers. I know fine well how smooth they run when chipped if you read my question properly i mentioned i steered him towards that. In his words Boy racer. Chill mate
Peace

haha oh sorry that might have come across wrong - I'm definently not upset and was directing it at your customer!

[gpk_gti]

your such a trouble maker sov! hahahaa

[Jmac]

Hahaha no worries mate. Web forums can come across like that at times, no harm done pal!! Im no angel when it comes to that. Ive had a spit on here already hehehehe. Ive tasted that humble pie a few times.
CHeers