[vedhead]

Right, i've heard about it and i know it'll make my GTI go like stink but what in the wide world of Golfs is it?

Ta

David

 

[MikeP]

Huuuuuuuuuuuuge turbo! Well, ok, not huuuuuuuuge, but bigger than your normal K03 and K04.

As it's bigger, it pushes more air in to the engine - more air + more fuel = faster car []

However, if you go for a bigger blower, you'll want all the gubbins that go with it as well, intercooler, dv, stronger hoses etc etc

 

[Wilko]

Its a roller bearing turbo off a scoob sti spec C rated somewhere between 320 and 350hp.

Jabbasport/dynalynx produce a manifold for it, and Jabba can supply other peripherals to help to complete an instalation, or you can source them yourself.

It's and ?8-16,000 labour of love by the time the cars finished, and it's where you end up when you're bored with your 150-200-250hp front wheel drive golf.

 

[vedhead]

Sounds good, whats the figures on these things performance wise?

 

[Wilko]

Quick enough once rolling to see anything this side of a 911 turbo off.

 

[vedhead]

doh ignore that. cant type fast enough i'll stick with APR or a REVO i think

 

[Giddy]

?16,000 [:O] how much is the kit? I take it the majority of the cost is related to the fitting/testing/tuning ?

I thought the Jabba kit was supplied and fitted for around 5k ?

 

[Wilko]

Giddy

It's more a comment on what the current IHI owners have spent.

ie Brakes, suspension, clutch, diff, flywheel, wheels, intercooler, exhaust, etc etc.

Most of them have spent nearer the ?16k than the 8k

 

[MikeP]

Quote: posted by Wilko on 07/12/2004 19:40:22

Giddy

It's more a comment on what the current IHI owners have spent.

ie Brakes, suspension, clutch, diff, flywheel, wheels, intercooler, exhaust, etc etc.

Most of them have spent nearer the ?16k than the 8k

More if you include rear badges and many gallons of octane booster [][]

Still, from seeing most these guys faces (and having a ride in Johns BEFORE it had the IHI!!), it's worth it []

 

[Giddy]

Quote: posted by Wilko on 07/12/2004 19:40:22

Giddy

It's more a comment on what the current IHI owners have spent.

ie Brakes, suspension, clutch, diff, flywheel, wheels, intercooler, exhaust, etc etc.

Most of them have spent nearer the ?16k than the 8k

Sure, I thought you meant just for the kit itself and fitting. What brakes are you running with your setup then Wilko... 993 kit?

I soooo need a ride in one of these beasts, then again probably not as I'd just want to go that route myself.

Bet the IHI badge confuses a few people []

 

[Essex Escy]

16k!!!!

blimey!!

is it worth that?

 

[MRK IV]

...when you undertake a brand new 996 Carrera 4S because he won't move over...and he has nothing left...at 145....yes.

 

[GaryM]

You've been quiet of late Gary!!

 

[vedhead]

I'll have to have a go in one one day

 

[Wilko]

giddy

PM me as I'm only 20 miles from you.

A joy ride could be aranged.

Garry H. Back from the dead no less. Hows things?

 

[Giddy]

A joy ride sounds awesome thank you Wilko, will PM you tomorrow

[]

 

[sparrow]

I had a go in Wilko's car on Sunday. Is it worth it to go with an IHI? Oh, hell, yes![][]

I'll just apologise to my wallet up front.[B)]

 

[sutherlandm]

Still not clear as to what IHI" actually stands for?!!

Insane Horsepower Inside?

 

[Ed]

Quote: posted by sutherlandm on 08/12/2004 09:17:01

Still not clear as to what IHI" actually stands for?!!

Insane Horsepower Inside?

Stands for: Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

If you have a read here it's quite interesting:http://www.ihi.co.jp/ihi/ihitopics/topics/2003/1118-1e.html

Check out there history section, really impressive!

 

[sutherlandm]

MASSIVE company then - See to make all sorts.

Interesting reading.