Need to replace Turbo, Why not upgrade?
 

So here is the deal, I am not really ready to try and push a lot more HP out of this stock motor, but over time there are several upgrades that I have planned:

hard-piped IC
3" EX
some fuel management and injectors
AF head gasket
and a few others...

but in the mean time I need to replace turbo, I also need to pull ex man, it is leaking, possibly from stud issue.

So is there any reason not to replace with aftermarket, turbo, ex man, bov and a boost controller. As long as I am careful too not push, I assume I can wait on the remaining upgrades, but do not want to waste my money on a bunch of OEM products that I will want to replace anyway.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Also, I assume converting to oil cooling vs coolant is not a major project?

Modified CT26's are good for up to 350+ rwhp. They require the least amount of supporting mods, are usually very reliable, and generally cause the least amount of tuning headaches. It's a great start to see if you really want more power. Clutches, tires, brakes, etc., all see more than they were designed for and start wearing down quickly when you put the spurs to 'em. How Fa$$$t do you really wanna go?!?

Yes indeed, infact I did already make that determination my self, so I am looking at either new non-oem CT26 or reman CT26. It will get too expensive too quickly at this stage.

If I do that much, it will certainly involve pulling motor and going through it top to bottom.... probably in a couple of years...

So did you find anymore out about the Intake Line? I will be ordering something here soon and would prefer the alum idea if you think you can get one quick enough for a decent price.

Let me know - Thanks Charles

The one friend who made his own doesn't have time to make another right now (he just blew his motor...again). My car goes in to the shop tomorrow to have the new FMIC and AL piping fabbed up. I'll be checking with them on fab costs for the intake. I'll keep you posted...

Rob

hey wheres a good place that i can get a rebuilt ct26? or a place that i could send my core to to have remaned?

try google there are a ton o places out therebut the price is not always right

If you want 400+ hp on a CT-26 turbo, go with the 60-1 rebuild. It looks like stock, but pushes air way better than stock..