Turbo or supacharge?

[Azza]

This whole debate is moot.  Obviously everyone has opinions, but until we can compare a t/c and s/c Sportivo, who knows how they will compare?

It seems there are some brave/wealthy souls out there getting the s/c kit together, anyone volunteering to add a snail to their 2ZZ ??

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I'll add it if you pay for it... :P

[hideo]

I've spoken to APS and AVO (both in eastern Melbourne) about Turbo work. Neither have force-fed a Corolla but both have had serious enquiries from Celica owners and without having the chance to measure up the Corolla engine bay they're confident they can find 60% more power without touching internals or opening the head.

I've asked a 4x4 specialist who regularly supercharges Toyotas and when asked if he can match the 60% figure he replied: "is that all you want?" and laughed... quite cocky from a guy who has no experience with 'buzz-boxes'.

They all pointed out that there are kits out there but custom jobs ($$$) are better suited when taking the Australian climate, fuel and driving style into account. Another thing they were sure about was I shouldn't expect much change from $10k and tyre & braking upgrades and regular visits in the first few months to iron out 'minor issues' is a certainty.

Aside from that, they were very diplomatic about the 'how much boost?' question. Pretty much saying they've got no idea but they'll find the engine's limits and back off a bit. 5-7psi seems realistic from their guesstimates.

I'd love to see some really tough Corollas on our streets, but mine's not going to be one of them, I'm going "multimedia cruiser" style with mine. I'm off to buy an Apple Mac Mini in the morning to put into my 'Rolla with the system from my old car and a touch-screen. I'm planning wireless, gps, all audio&video formats, webserver, webcams... the lot.

Wish me luck. PM me if you've got ideas or anything else to contribute.

Edited May 20, 2005 by hideo

[Azza]

I'm all for mods (not that I have many of my own) but....

I'm off to buy an Apple Mac Mini in the morning to put into my 'Rolla with the system from my old car and a touch-screen. I'm planning wireless, gps, all audio&video formats, webserver, webcams... the lot.

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Why??? ;) ;)

You can't add to the forum while your driving....

Edited May 20, 2005 by Azza

[DANZZT231]

technik tuning did a 2zz-ge turbo. AVO quoted $8000 for custom turbo kit made to suit 1zz-fe.

[SIVART]

I asked a few toyota people and they said go for a small garret turbo with small cooler and no BOV running about 6psi will be plenty but they also said to run a Apexi SAFCII for the fuel,

I think this setup will help you get to the 6000rpm wait heeps quicker that feels like forever so you can feel some VVTI action