Hi,

I'm a real fan of performance cars and I love cars that growl and have lots of power under the hood.
I drive a Honda 94, what we call a Bullet or Noblese and I'd really want it to pack a helluva  punch, Engine-wise!
What does turbocharging entail? Asides giving extra power(and guzzling more fuel), Will it give my engine the mean growl I want? Or is that the job of a muffler? Please pardon my naivety, but I watched Mad Max1 some 20yrs ago and I still can't get the image of his "Interceptor" out of my head till date. Thanks mate,

Turbocharging involves a lot.

For low boost - up to 7 PSI:

Small turbocharger, Garrett T25
Larger injectors
Custom exhaust manifold
Custom pipework to mate turbocharger to centre section
Thicker head gasket to lower CR
5th injector
Custom induction from turbo to throttle body

For high boost - 7 PSI to 16 PSI:

Bigger turbocharger, Garrett T3
Larger injectors
Custom exhaust manifold
Custom pipework to mate turbocharger to centre section
Low CR forged pistons
MAP sensor (at least 3 bar)
Intercooler and pipework
Aftermarket ECU and custom wiring harness

How deep are your pockets, and how long are your arms?

Hi Siena,
Thanks for your reply, knew u'd reply!! Well, lets say for the small turbocharger, can u just translate what it means in terms of cost? U can reckon in pounds, I'll reckon in Naira, so that I get the picture.

Thanks again mate!

A light-pressure turbo conversion kit will cost in the region of £2,500.

Aha! Thats =~ N595,000. as @ this morning,

kuntash:

Aha! Thats =~ N595,000. as @ this morning,

I am sure thats only an estimate!! As the work starts it will be discovered that your engine is too weak to handle the higher pressures and that you will need to have it re-built etc. Eventually its not worth it all cos it cost more than the value of the car. So we can all rest now.

well, about the only thing stopping me now is de cost. Call it an idiosyncrasy or passion or just a plain ol must-have, soon as I can afford it, I'll try it out.

@ ALL, thanks for the info and tit-bits.
@ Siena, I'll be in touch

u mean trying it out still on the Bullet?

Sure,If its strong enough to handle being turbocharged. Though I'd really love to do it on a 97'Audi A4.