George's TURBO 182

[Josh172]

Yeah for the complete gearbox including diff and all fabrication

 

[Ade182]

Think you are looking at £1500 without diff as the flywheel is custom made costing about £400-£500! Absolute work of art though, Andy shown me George's flywheel when I collected my car and it is such a shame its hidden away!

George - You crazy! s**t off a well greased shovel comes to mind!

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Nice progress

 

[George182]

Yeah for the complete gearbox including diff and all fabrication

You'd be best speaking to Andyrg for exact prices to be honest mate. However, as Ade182 points out - a lot of the work involves custom fabrication. It's easily as costly as a low boost turbo conversion.

Think you are looking at £1500 without diff as the flywheel is custom made costing about £400-£500! Absolute work of art though, Andy shown me George's flywheel when I collected my car and it is such a shame its hidden away!

George - You crazy! s**t off a well greased shovel comes to mind!

Just wait until you get used to yours you'll soon be upping the boost ha ha

Nice progress

Thanks mate.

 

[Ade182]

Just wait until you get used to yours you'll soon be upping the boost ha ha

I'm already considering a 2nd engine to send to Andy for forging! But then I'm fully aware it snowballs to O2M, diff, etc. And I've already put about £6k into a car I bought for £2,800 so I am exercising some restraint!

 

[George182]

I'm already considering a 2nd engine to send to Andy for forging! But then I'm fully aware it snowballs to O2M, diff, etc. And I've already put about £6k into a car I bought for £2,800 so I am exercising some restraint!

There are cheaper hobbies - that's for sure..

 

[JezzaMac]

Just wait until you get used to yours you'll soon be upping the boost ha ha

So true!

You're mad George.... I love it!

 

[Chip-mk1]

There are cheaper hobbies - that's for sure..

Yeah like sniffing large quantities of coke off of a collection of hookers arses.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Yeah like sniffing large quantities of coke off of a collection of hookers arses.

Speaking from experience?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Speaking from experience?

No mate, you should know I cant afford that as you know I spend all my money on cars. Hell I've even bought 2 rollcentre kits off you despite only having 1 working clio currently, lol.

 

[NorthloopCup]

No mate, you should know I cant afford that as you know I spend all my money on cars. Hell I've even bought 2 rollcentre kits off you despite only having 1 working clio currently, lol.

Flol! I'll book us up to go to Prague then!!!! Hell, I'll even pay your air fare! :lolup:

 

[Ph1 Tom]

At least the beer is still £1 a pint there

 

[George182]

Yeah like sniffing large quantities of coke off of a collection of hookers arses.

Much, much cheaper I imagine..

 

[Jaff.]

George, has your flywheel been put on yet?

if not im wondering if i could ask a favour which will only require a moment of time and an accurate tape measure...

 

[George182]

George, has your flywheel been put on yet?

if not im wondering if i could ask a favour which will only require a moment of time and an accurate tape measure...

It's already back together I think mate - I'll ask andy, give me a minute

 

[Jaff.]

It's already back together I think mate - I'll ask andy, give me a minute

Ok mate, if it is no worries just trying to satisfy my curiosity

 

[George182]

Ok mate, if it is no worries just trying to satisfy my curiosity

All tucked up in the engine bay now I am afraid mate

 

[Jaff.]

All tucked up in the engine bay now I am afraid mate

no worries. ill take some of my measurments and compare them with the next conversion i come across lol

 

[w33 brl]

no worries. ill take some of my measurments and compare them with the next conversion i come across lol

Phone EFI parts and ask him your questions im sure hell help you no bother

 

[Jaff.]

Phone EFI parts and ask him your questions im sure hell help you no bother

I bug Chris enough lol. It's not that important I'm just curious.

Would be be useful information to have for anyone doing the conversion too

 

[w33 brl]

I bug Chris enough lol. It's not that important I'm just curious.

Would be be useful information to have for anyone doing the conversion too

I'll big George if I ever go for the conversion lol

 

[Jaff.]

Lol it's a lot of hassle tbh.

but it's in it's infancy so the more people do it the more info will be available making it easier for the solo guy like me to do it

 

[w33 brl]

Need some way to keep the power down in mine

 

[Jaff.]

Don't need a change of box to do that though lol

 

[AdamKhan]

Are them steering wheels better than the standard ones?

 

[w33 brl]

Don't need a change of box to do that though lol

Think I will tyres allow won't help lol

 

[George182]

Are them steering wheels better than the standard ones?

Yes because it feels nicer and looks better in my opinion.

No because you loose the airbag.

 

[AdamKhan]

Yes because it feels nicer and looks better in my opinion.

No because you loose the airbag.

Okays, thank you so this increases insurance a bit.

 

[Tutuur]

What's your power goal mate? As the clutch is 240mm you can get away with an organic clutch for a very long time!

 

[George182]

What's your power goal mate? As the clutch is 240mm you can get away with an organic clutch for a very long time!

Not mega power - I'd be happy with 330bhp

Already set on a paddle clutch, I may swap it out for an organic eventually for ease of use (If you think that would work?)

 

[incy-spider]

The only thing I would change on mine is the helix paddle clutch, noisey, rattly, snappy thing!! Main thing is it's never slipped I suppose!

 

[NorthloopCup]

The only thing I would change on mine is the helix paddle clutch, noisey, rattly, snappy thing!! Main thing is it's never slipped I suppose!

4 or 6 pad? 6 pad are way more user friendly than the on/off 4 pad. Cost more though unfortunately.

 

[George182]

The only thing I would change on mine is the helix paddle clutch, noisey, rattly, snappy thing!! Main thing is it's never slipped I suppose!

Paddle clutch - because RACE CAR

 

[incy-spider]

4 or 6 pad? 6 pad are way more user friendly than the on/off 4 pad. Cost more though unfortunately.

4 pad, the main issue is the chirping/whirring sound when manoeuvring or letting the clutch up after down shifting, junctions etc!

 

[w33 brl]

My four paddle will be fun then lol

 

[Tutuur]

Don't mind, the VAG box will rattle anyway.

yes an organic clutch paired with heavier pressure plate will hold approx. 400lb/ft. I'm running 330bhp on it now and have absolutely no problems whatsoever

 

[NorthloopCup]

4 pad, the main issue is the chirping/whirring sound when manoeuvring or letting the clutch up after down shifting, junctions etc! 

You wanna try driving up the internal ramps on a ferry then mate in traffic!! Loads of slipping the clutch, followed by everyone thinking your a dick and showing off when you lift off and all they hear is the turbo chatter!! 2 bar of boost made it, erm, loud! Flol

 

[incy-spider]

You wanna try driving up the internal ramps on a ferry then mate in traffic!! Loads of slipping the clutch, followed by everyone thinking your a dick and showing off when you lift off and all they hear is the turbo chatter!! 2 bar of boost made it, erm, loud! Flol

Yep I feel your pain, that was me 2weeks ago at Dover on the ring trip, only used to do it in reverse before Nür!

 

[Chip-mk1]

You wanna try driving up the internal ramps on a ferry then mate in traffic!! Loads of slipping the clutch, followed by everyone thinking your a dick and showing off when you lift off and all they hear is the turbo chatter!! 2 bar of boost made it, erm, loud! Flol

The twin plate paddle clutch in my nova is like an on/off switch, I have two choices when pulling away pretty much: Stall, or Wheelspin

lol

 

[George182]

I am pleased and excited to say that it's coming back this weekend!

(assuming there are no issues as Andyrg won't actually let me have until it's perfect - he has worked tirelessly on this and despite plenty of headaches it's almost done)