Hello!
Right, I have a '99 NB 1.8 mercifully with chassis rails intact and only 62k on the clock. I’ve owned her for a year during which time I’ve enjoyed the heck out of my first rwd sports car, but now the time has come to whack a great big turbo on there. Looking to achieve 220-250 hp at the flywheel with no more than 250ft/lbs of torque.
My list of work already done:
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oil change (fully synthetic 0w40)
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oil and fuel filter changed, conical air filter fitted and original airbox removed.(all K&N)
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spark plugs and leads replaced (NGK and magnecor respectively)
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cambelt, pulley, tensioner, waterpump, camshaft seals, crankshaft seals changed
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4 degrees advance timing trigger wheel fitted
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charcoal canister removal
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washer bottle relocation
- stiffer engine mounts
This is my shopping list
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T25 turbo (from an SR20)
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Kraken cast manifold and 3" diameter downpipe
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ME221 standalone ECU
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AEM X series UEGO controller with wideband O2 sensor (for closed loop boost control)
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Miatawarehouse intercooler
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Denso RX7 550cc injectors
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EP racing stage 3 clutch
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A catchcan
I’m planning to do all work myself except the final map which I’ll send the car off to a rolling road to get done. I’m looking for any pitfalls to look out for or anything I’ve missed off the list. I’ve done a fair bit of research but I’m an amateur mechanic at the end of the day and this is just a hobby so appreciate any pointers!
Cheers!
Amir