1.6 turbo???
30 July 2006, 01:39 PM
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1.6 turbo???
Hows a goin, first post up on this forum! Just wondering has anyone ever tried fitting a turbo to a 1.6 engine, or is it possible? just trying to think of idea's to do to myne!. if anyone has any other idea's to get more power out of her, would love to hear. cheers,
30 July 2006, 03:05 PM
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it is possible but it would be expensive to do. I take it you are talking about a scoob?, if so then your best bet is to start with a higher spec model like a 2.0 sport.
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i heard that it would be expensive alright but my only problem then would be insurance ye know! so its probably just as well to leave it until i am the right age and can afford the insurance!! would you have any other idea's for the 1.6 that could boost the power a little bit? i'm still waiting on a price for a kit, http://manic-motorz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8593, the impreza gdb at the end of the page and rather than having a sheep in wolf's clothing, just want a little something more than the average 1.6! so would you have any idea's on what could help? another idea is to fit a back axle off a turbo onto it for the 4 disk brakes, is this a big job does anyone know and for how much do you think it would cost? cheers
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A better idea would be to try and mate wrx running gear on to your block, you'll obv need a new flywheel, clutch etc but hey your gettin 4wd! As for the turbo, id forget bout it-huge cost involved as EVERYTHING needs to be uprated (pistons,conrods,crankshaft etc), it would prob be easier to just drop an EJ20 in 
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you may find it cheaper insuring a standard 2.0 sport than a modified 1.6. Strange I know but can often be the case.
With regards swapping a rear axle so you can have discs all round, again it is a lot of work for no real purpose which will cause more headaches than anything (setting up brake balance etc)
With regards swapping a rear axle so you can have discs all round, again it is a lot of work for no real purpose which will cause more headaches than anything (setting up brake balance etc)
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Hey man,
completely off topic here, but could you tell me a little more about your 1.6? Like, what's the model name and is it 2wd or 4wd? what year/reg is it?
I made another thread as I'm interested in getting a 1.6 impreza but have no clue what to look for!
Thanks a lot.
completely off topic here, but could you tell me a little more about your 1.6? Like, what's the model name and is it 2wd or 4wd? what year/reg is it?
I made another thread as I'm interested in getting a 1.6 impreza but have no clue what to look for!
Thanks a lot.
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