hi guys just wondered if anyone can recommend a supplier of complete turbo kits within oz or is it the old case of getting it in from C.A ?...cheers....boomer..

What is it going to be fitted to and what do you want to achieve with it??? What type of engine.... the question could go on forever......

Bit more info would be of benefit to answering your question.

ok sorry..,for a a small beefed up 1641 type 1 , with kennedy clutch ,preferablly the hide away turbo kit under the valance ...so i can still run a popped lid....strip but still streetable..

I custom make mine to suit the customers needs and wants.
That way it fits the engine perfectly and the car. I also use thick wall mandrel bends unlike most of the the yank kits.
Be aware of the too good to be true kits!

where are you based mate?..

ALSO
GIVE BRAD @ WESTSIDE A CALL
97737244 IN PADSTOW, HE'S DOES THIS
KIND OF STUFF EVERYDAY, HE CUSTOM MAKES HIS TO SUIT ALSO

I just got a kit from these guys http://www.vwturbokits.com/  with a shit load of mods to suit my application. Not cheap, given the current exchange rate, but works well and good quality.

Just depends on your wallet and application

YEP WESTI (@WESTSIDE)
IS PADSTOW (SYDNEY)
WELL WORTH A CALL

cheers guys ..on it..nice one..

Like anything hand made, wont be cheap but it will be perfect.
Be aware of things like oil drain from turbo back to sump (may need a pump), clearance (paint has been known to peel on valance), cooling, muffler and where to draw air from to your air cleaner when you mount it low.
I have gone the low option and if you dont mind cutting the body I suggest you install one of the raised on the raised rear valance panels. That give a lot more clearance and makes things much less of a watermelon in a sandwich bag situation.
Good luck, post up some pics.
T54

looks like i may be picking your brain on this ..

Give us the full specs on the 1641 and hopeful desired engine output. I can size an efi fuel system setup and size a turbo to suit. Some of the smaller GT25's wont need a oil scavenge pump as they can be mounted a little higher than a T3 provided you drain to the right place(and its on a nice custom hide-away style header)

I had a return in the side of the VW engine case to the sump under the lifters on my last turbo engine, and it used a deep sump extension for extra oil capacity. I just ran it at the low level and it still held over 7 litres including what was in the lines and coolers.

If your talking standard cam and not greatly more than 100-120hp a GT1752 would fit even better, they are tiny and would be very responsive too.

How to open up a can of worms (and spend alot of money). I've done this and the first thing you need to do is learn lots about how turbo's work and how to apply it to an air cooled engine, our engines run alot hotter than others so your behind the eight ball straight away.

The next thing is to talk to somoene who has experiance with force feeding VW engines.

Keep in mind this is not a bolt on solution, is the engine in good condition, will it handle whats going to be asked of it, usually its not.

Also have lots of money, you'll need it, it dosen't always work well out of the box.

But don't let me turn you off it, when its done right its awsome, when that puppy boosts up and pins you back in the seat you'll have a grin from ear to ear and then you'll want more, well I do anyway.

You will get lots of advice from lots of people who know a little, information gethering is important.

Have fun

Personally I would go 1915 as a minimum. This way you get a quality piston to start with.
A 1641cc will be cool for the first 15 min until you get sick of it and want more power...........just my opinion.

Isn't there a problem with some 94mm pistons not being fully forgred, there for if there is any deternation problems they can fail.

Hey BOOMERDOG is the going to be a daily driver?

Have resisted input into this as you seemed to want a kit and I am certainly no expert on the subject, however my 1641 turbo was built on a budget and was regularly driven on the street and driven to the track.

Although it is now 'broken' this was due to a suspected self inflicted lean issue but came after 2 years of street driving and 30 runs down the strip.
It was completely stock apart from an 8 dowlled crank and light flywheel and was good for low 13's on 9-10lbs of boost with a little T02 turbo from a Nissan exa. With a couple of easy upgrades (head porting and CW crank) i'm sure I will have it into the 12's soon.

My set up ran no hotter than the original engine but yes did have issues with bubbling paint on the valance and deck lid.

There are as many ways of setting it up as there are combos and yes they all have pros and cons. My advice is to keep it simple and get the best bits you can afford.

Listen to people who have knowledge on the subject all this information is valuable and will save you time, money and grief down the track. As i said, i'm not an expert but are keen to share any info. Keep us informed on your progress.

cheers

Well said Stanley, The best take from all of this is that do the best for your budget.
Stanley, it is great to see your little motor running such good times and that it is fine on the street.
Boomerdog, you should look at Stanley's build in the tech section. Well done and very informative. Also listen to Iswinkles (2443TT) when it comes to sizing. Always on the money.
Feel free to ask the questions, we are all here for the same thing.
T54

the block is a brand new rebuild with under 100km's on it,so hopefully there are no issues there,but you can never tell ay?,its got a mild cam in it with 041 heads,009 dizzy ,bugpack header ,currently running dual twin idf 40's..no the car is never driven daily,BUT i want a reliable drivable result.
btw i am no novice when it come to vw's..been building /racing them since 1983...i belonged to the vwdrc [vw drag race club] in the uk[just thought i would add that....
9 times out of 10 i build everything myself usually,but on this occasion i need a bit of help with the pipe work as i had to sell all my workshop gear before coming to oz...
keep the info coming guys.. much appreciated..