Fitting an turbo on Mk7

[GOGGA]

Hi all
I want to know, do any body know of an fiesta mk7 (1.4) that got an after market turbo fitted.

 

[obi_waynne]

Why not do an engine swap to one of Fords Turbo engines? You'll get a massive and reliable power hike from that!

I have seen one 1.4 Fiesta with a turbo conversion but I know the guy is having lots of issues with it from fuelling to various leaks and he had to fix the bottom end. He regrets doing it, but it was one of the older engines, not a mk7.

We get asked this question a lot so have a look at these threads which cover the basics. I have to admire your ambition though! And I hope you pull it off.

http://www.torquecars.com/forums/f101/adding-turbo-nasp-engine-15003/
http://www.torquecars.com/forums/f118/fitting-turbo-some-dos-dont-s-24176
Cheap turbos can be purchased from breakers yards which are ideal for a try it and see type project.:bigsmile:

Please note that I don't think it is worth adding a turbo to an old car with a small capacity engine. There is nothing stopping you but the money and hassle will just not be worth the power gain you get. It is better to just buy a better car for your tuning project.

Adding a turbo is a major engineering task and without a kit with full instructions and all the parts you need there is a big risk of blowing up the engine. Expect to spend 50 hours upwards on a project of this type. This is not the sort of modification you should undertake unless you are mechanically competent and know what you are doing.
It is worth looking at superchargers as these are generally much easier to install than a turbo is.

 

[GOGGA]

To do an engine swap in SA , not so easy . paperwork BIG NOOOO.
I was thinking of an Rotex SC at an 0.5 boost. But I will have to import from UK. We dont get them here. Maybe I could make sum friends that could source me one and post it

I dit read all that post , and I want to proof an point on the 1.4. My fiesta is an 2011 mk7 , got 70000 on clock. AND I LOVE HER.

Ford did release an fiesta 1L that got oem turbo fitted .

So lets do it ,

 

[HugoBoss]

Have you tried the speed and sound guys to direct you to a tuner, turbo's can be fitted to any cars so long you keep the boost really low, like you said 0.5 usually the max.

 

[HugoBoss]

and even then your reliability will decrease by some degree.

 

[old-git]

I think Waynne's 50 hour estimate is missing a zero

 

[turbonutter69]

Old Ford turbo and reliable should never be used in the same paragraph never mind sentence. :blink:

Why not do an engine swap to one of Fords Turbo engines? You'll get a massive and reliable power hike from that!

I have seen one 1.4 Fiesta with a turbo conversion but I know the guy is having lots of issues with it from fuelling to various leaks and he had to fix the bottom end. He regrets doing it, but it was one of the older engines, not a mk7.

We get asked this question a lot so have a look at these threads which cover the basics. I have to admire your ambition though! And I hope you pull it off.

http://www.torquecars.com/forums/f101/adding-turbo-nasp-engine-15003/
http://www.torquecars.com/forums/f118/fitting-turbo-some-dos-dont-s-24176
Cheap turbos can be purchased from breakers yards which are ideal for a try it and see type project.:bigsmile:

Please note that I don't think it is worth adding a turbo to an old car with a small capacity engine. There is nothing stopping you but the money and hassle will just not be worth the power gain you get. It is better to just buy a better car for your tuning project.

Adding a turbo is a major engineering task and without a kit with full instructions and all the parts you need there is a big risk of blowing up the engine. Expect to spend 50 hours upwards on a project of this type. This is not the sort of modification you should undertake unless you are mechanically competent and know what you are doing.
It is worth looking at superchargers as these are generally much easier to install than a turbo is.

 

[MasterAuron]

Thing is you can buy the Fiesta with the excellent 1ltr Ecoboost engine in now so you're wasting your time and money.

 

[GOGGA]

I test it , its nice but its R220000 + , and its only 92kw. No I want to boost mine, I love my fezz, new fezz looks kak..

 

[HugoBoss]

'' hardegat en arm '' lol.

 

[GOGGA]

'' hardegat en arm '' lol.

gaan vang n skaap

Die MK7 is my speelding, en wil haar hou.

 

[HugoBoss]

Gog matey do you buy the speed and sound magazine? A lot of projects and tuners in there, lots to be learned, dono now but about 5 years ago a proper turbo conversion was going for around R 35 000 and a bolt on job for R 15 000, so yes can be done but still pricey, just find a proper tuner, I know there is a few in Durban, still say contact Speed and Sound [ if they still in business ] they can refer you to someone nearest you. Or you planning on doin it yourself.