bloops1981

Hi all I have a 1999 classic uk, unfortunately I have sheared a blade on the cold side of turbo engine is all still fine, I think I have been lucky ! however the turbo is a VF34 would a VF35 be a straight swap with no further mods ? I understand I will need a remap, or is there another model turbo I could go for its just a grand is a bit heavy for a vf34 at the moment.


Any help is appreciated team.


chris

Lee_

You have lots of options really, its just how much do you want to spend.

You could have the turbo fixed/reconditioned. Or you could replace with another TD04 (I have one I keep meaning to sell!).

I'm not an expert on this subject but I can tell you what I have as part of the turbo upgrade.

It's a RB5 with the following mods (fully forged before upgrade);
- VF37 (Twin scroll)
- Matching twin scroll manifold
- New sump
- 3 Port Boost Solenoid (recommended for mapping)
- Miltek exhaust
- 550cc Injectors + flow testing
- RCM Fuel pump
- Alcatek ECU (with anti-lag+launch control) + Mapping by the one and only Bob Rawle! (Bob is brilliant at mapping these cars if you aren't aware)
- I chose to go down the Alcatek route as it allowed me to go MAF'less (I'd had problems with the MAF a few times before)
- K+N panel filter


When I had the same quandary I was a bit naive about what a decent turbo upgrade would entail. The work was carried out by a fantastic engine/car builder in Bristol. He explained my options at every step and his work is amazing. I intend to keep taking my car back to his garage when it needs any large jobs done.

Also remember if you go beyond 330bhp your clutch/gearbox may decide they have had enough! - I'm just looking at a 6 speed upgrade at the moment.

The car is absolutely brilliant with the upgrades! I love it, it really feels like a weapon now and is a lot more fun/involving to drive. At around 4k when its fully on boost, it feels very frantic/urgent and is a whole lot of fun!

Hope this helps!

bloops1981

hi many thanks for the reply, however I don't want to upgrade I just want to repair her then sell and move to a newer Scooby say a blob eye, at the moment im considering just selling as "non runner in need of a new turbo" because she has only done 78k and is pretty good condition.

piehole1983

iTrader: (7)

Did something foreign manage to get in to the turbo to do the damage? Also, did you find the missing blade? If you've been lucky you could just buy a cheap TD04 and put it on, that's what it probably had in the first place. Have you looking on eBay for new compressor wheels for your own turbo?

Here's one: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-GB