Anyone ever turbo a 1.6?
17 May 2011, 07:03 PM
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Anyone ever turbo a 1.6?
just wondering if its been done? yes I know that it would be cheaper to buy a wrx but ive got an sti track car and got quoted 32000 to insure so thinking of this idea for when I turn 18. cheers guys 
17 May 2011, 07:48 PM
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£32000 for insurance ! 
I always wanted a Fiesta or Escort RS which were both 1.6 turbos. They're a bit old now but there are some good well maintained examples still around. I'd assume the insurance might be a bit lower on these cars than an Impreza. I never quite bit the bullet to get the Fiesta RS..opted for a cheaper XR2i but regretted it. Was still a fun ride and I wasnt that old when I had the XR2i.
I've not personally modified a standard non-turbo 1.6 and added a turbo but I'd imagine insurance might be quite high as it's a big mod and many companies may not insure a young person who's done this kind of mod. Good luck with it though as it was always something I wanted to do
I always wanted a Fiesta or Escort RS which were both 1.6 turbos. They're a bit old now but there are some good well maintained examples still around. I'd assume the insurance might be a bit lower on these cars than an Impreza. I never quite bit the bullet to get the Fiesta RS..opted for a cheaper XR2i but regretted it. Was still a fun ride and I wasnt that old when I had the XR2i.I've not personally modified a standard non-turbo 1.6 and added a turbo but I'd imagine insurance might be quite high as it's a big mod and many companies may not insure a young person who's done this kind of mod. Good luck with it though as it was always something I wanted to do
17 May 2011, 07:55 PM
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Had an Escort RS Turbo 12 years ago, worst car ever made, looked nice though.
I got quoted nearly £10,000 a few months back for a standard WRX, 33yo with 8 years NCB!
I got quoted nearly £10,000 a few months back for a standard WRX, 33yo with 8 years NCB!
17 May 2011, 07:58 PM
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its just coz ive got a major project in mind! and a friend of mine whos in insurance tells me the turbo mod would mean insurance companies would class it as a 1.8 so fingers crossed it'll be ok!! as i said its a major project planned and theres alot of conversions needed 
17 May 2011, 08:38 PM
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many years ago when i was 18 i looked at a turbo conversion for a cavalier sri, iam telling you my insurance didnt class that mod as just a slighty higher cc size 
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It wouldve gone from a then crazy £1500 to over £4000, was never gonna happen so stuck with the stock car
.It wouldve gone from a then crazy £1500 to over £4000, was never gonna happen so stuck with the stock car
18 May 2011, 05:38 PM
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im going to call around a few insurance companies. when i enquired about turboing my 1.2 corsa (yes im that retarded) they said it would effectivley get classed as a 1.4 and my mate seems to think thats right as hes a broker.
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