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Old 02-10-2007, 03:42 PM   #1
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i just thought that i would let you know that i have successfully done the N/A to turbo conversion in a 2004 BA, i just got back from C and V performance and they have dailed in a 278.5rwkw, the car is so much fun to drive now.... the forums have been a great help as a guide for this and would recommend doig it to anyone. i have pics ehich once i work this out i will post them.....
now i need to go on a cruise... FYI i installed the engine that came out of XRQTAR the blueprint BA....

woo hoo

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Old 02-10-2007, 04:51 PM   #2
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Old 02-10-2007, 06:29 PM   #3
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hey guys,
i just thought that i would let you know that i have successfully done the N/A to turbo conversion in a 2004 BA, i just got back from C and V performance and they have dailed in a 278.5rwkw, the car is so much fun to drive now.... the forums have been a great help as a guide for this and would recommend doig it to anyone. i have pics ehich once i work this out i will post them.....
now i need to go on a cruise... FYI i installed the engine that came out of XRQTAR the blueprint BA....

woo hoo
Whats the cost and how long did it take?

Yes please Pics as well

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Old 02-10-2007, 07:22 PM   #4
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hey guys,
i just thought that i would let you know that i have successfully done the N/A to turbo conversion in a 2004 BA, i just got back from C and V performance and they have dailed in a 278.5rwkw, the car is so much fun to drive now.... the forums have been a great help as a guide for this and would recommend doig it to anyone. i have pics ehich once i work this out i will post them.....
now i need to go on a cruise... FYI i installed the engine that came out of XRQTAR the blueprint BA....

woo hoo
So you obviously put the XR6T snorkel on right? Nice effort!
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Old 03-10-2007, 01:35 PM   #5
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i bought the whole car for 7k, i got most of it back in selling the parts and kept the good bits... pics will come up on thursday
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Old 03-10-2007, 05:35 PM   #6
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mate, congrats, sounds an awesome ride.

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Old 03-10-2007, 05:38 PM   #7
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I reckon as time goes on and more XR6t wreaks are available, there will be a lot more of these conversions being performed.
That sounds like a nice power figure mate, well done. I bet it is fun to drive now
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Old 04-10-2007, 09:42 AM   #8
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im so jelous...wish i had a turbo...gotta love that sound and the spool...

if only damn insurance wasnt so expensive...have to wait until im 25 then...
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Old 04-10-2007, 12:54 PM   #9
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You gotta do a write up of what you did, I am considering going the same way with my one at some stage.

And piccies would be good.
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