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 How do I get a turbo system installation, On my KIA Forte?

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unitron
post Jul 20 2013, 05:50 PM

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1) Can you recommend a workshop specialises in this? Yes... show me the money first..
2) Name of the turbo system? custom made one, u can name it whatever you like la...
3) Any other additional installations? whole system right... piping, turbocharger, intercooler, piggyback ECU, boost gauge, etc, etc.. workshop will let u know, just prepare $$$

Is turbo system:
1) high maintenance? most definitely la.. more then stock n/a
2) Fuel efficient? - VW's Tsi is very fuel efficient. power and Fuel economy should not be used in same sentence for custom turbos
3) How much it cost? depend on quality of items, brand new, used, labor, etc... just prepare lotsa $$$$.... maybe other stuff also need to upgrade otherwise engine BOOM...

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post Jul 22 2013, 09:03 PM

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QUOTE(jwrx @ Jul 22 2013, 02:14 PM)
if yes to all above...welcome to the fun/frustrating world of modding
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No.1 criteria... you need to have lots and lots of $$$$$
No.2 criteria... more $$$$$$ when No.1 runs out

A case study for my own car..

Expected
After 1 year++ of research decided to do a few relatively simple N/A mods.. estimated cost with buffer.. RM12K.. that should be done in 5 days, max two weeks..

Actual
RM30K++++ 4 months...
Still a few more problems which we not sure how to solve rclxub.gif
which for sure need even more moneyflies.gif
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post Jul 22 2013, 09:33 PM

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QUOTE(Nightstalker1993 @ Jul 22 2013, 09:21 PM)
If you are talking about this particular car, the amount of money spent for this setup can buy you a brand new Myvi edi, cash. Full boost comes in at 5000rpm which means the turbo must be the size of your head already and highly un-drivable.
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Dunno... I heard much much more was spent on that car... One trailer full of Myvi is more like it..

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post Jul 25 2013, 08:06 PM

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b4 topic is closed... tongue.gif

I want to BOT but no space for intercooler and piping in already very cramped engine bay plus compression too high for BOT. cry.gif
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post Jul 28 2013, 10:18 AM

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QUOTE(K3nnYkl82 @ Jul 28 2013, 09:48 AM)
Apa lu tau?
Ppl got fren in automotive industry .. Aerostructure..??? We talk car not aero.. Not aftermarket stuff!
I think he got fren in brochure industry as well
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No la... All the brochure they consult him first and need his approval I think.
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post Jul 29 2013, 08:31 PM

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Ok back to topics... another thing about installing an aftermarket Turbo... dun remember if mentioned previously.

Make damn sure you have a long term spare car that you can use while installation in progress and the inevitable return to workshop several time because something is not quite right.

The number one problem I find with installing aftermarket turbo is finding space in the engine bay to put all the parts (turbo, piping, intercooler, wastegate, bov, more pipings, exhaust redesign, etc) and making everything fit and secured perfectly.

Later sure got minor problem like... small part in the way, bumper cannot put back, something hitting something else, hood cannot close properly, rattling noise, the list goes on...

So far I've never come across yet even once a car that had no problem the first time.... sure come back workshop one.. or cannot finish in the promised time.

 

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