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Ok this is an old thread but @PRL Motorsports could you guys finally give out more information on what needs to be modified to the turbo ?Looking into using a similar turbo but i wondered how difficult the turbo mod actually is.
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Ok this is an old thread but @PRL Motorsports could you guys finally give out more information on what needs to be modified to the turbo ?Looking into using a similar turbo but i wondered how difficult the turbo mod actually is.
This project was quite difficult and required extensive custom fabrication/modification to work. From custom downpipe to modified compressor outlet (which is very difficult and required machining), custom turbocharger inlet pipe, custom intake and/or adapter, custom bracketry and modification to the coolant and oil lines. We would've had to retail/value this kit at roughly double our big turbo kit, which is actually less responsive and limited in comparison to the BTK. This is not the route we'd suggest to take.
 

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This project was quite difficult and required extensive custom fabrication/modification to work. From custom downpipe to modified compressor outlet (which is very difficult and required machining), custom turbocharger inlet pipe, custom intake and/or adapter, custom bracketry and modification to the coolant and oil lines. We would've had to retail/value this kit at roughly double our big turbo kit, which is actually less responsive and limited in comparison to the BTK. This is not the route we'd suggest to take.
I know this requires a lot of custom work.
Do you have any pictures of the modified compressor housing?
 

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Any updates on this if you do this turbo swap would you be able to use one of this type r drop in turbo like the pure p600?
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