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Manual or Turbo Conversion first? & do u want turbo kit?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:34 am
by jonowong
Hey guys i have most of the parts i need for both and i was wondering on what your opinions are...
on what i should do first...
things to consider when u vote...
1. my auto tranny sump is leaking... gasket problem...but i can put some sealant around it for a couple of months i guess...
2. if i go manual... those who are after a tiptronic turbo kit... i wont be able to produce one for you guys...
also... could u guys express interest in a turbo kit here... and ill talk to my exhaust shop about bulk producing manifolds
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:36 am
by SchumieFan
im too old to be doing any of that crap now... but the cheaper option would prob be gearbox... but if your still gonna go ahead with the hairdryer then make sure u got a bloody good gearbox and a bloody good CPU!
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:56 am
by FTO338
Well depends on how much money you want to spend down the track, turbo setup will cost you a lot more in the long term, as you might already know since you got a turbo car before. Like i said before don't expect it to handle like a RWD turbo.
If i was you, I would just save the money, do the manual tranny and use the money to buy something else. Like those investment stuff you always wanted.
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:23 pm
by jonowong
hahaha kev wise as usual
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:56 pm
by mxysxy
do both in the same time,
Man conversion diy will cost you nothing.
There is a whole thread in fto help section.
Do it!
Dont worry about the investment
You are too young,
Enjoy the life
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:18 pm
by Bennoz
I'd do the box first, its a job we know can be done & it works. Seeing as its taken you 4 months to change the front bushes, imagine how long a turbo conversion will take
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:19 pm
by Bennoz
Oh and btw, I'll see you on Sat with all the tools & stands you need. Am gonna try & get there the same time as dstocks
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:32 pm
by jonowong
lol i went and raided super cheap and auto barn and my friends house.. got about $500 worth of tools now
LETS GET TO WORK!!! btw.. i changed the tie rod... and bushes.. everythings in... just a few bolts wont go back in...
might call a heli coil guy to come over...
but the car wont steer properly!!! i dont even think i can drive to an alignment shop!
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:34 pm
by Bennoz
I can give it an eye alignment that'll probably get you to a shop