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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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My turbo seals are starting to go,and i was wondering if a hybrid is worth putting on a small turbo cossie?The car has the usual mods decat moongoose/induction and a stage 1.Also the car has been cutting out on boost recently,and also hesitating under normal load...could this be turbo related as well? I was thinking maybe a sensor might be playing up and its useing alot more fuel as well.How could i find out if a sensor is down or playing up,oh and have any small turbo cossie owners changed there turbo to a hybrid?..and if so what one did they use?

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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 06:12 AM
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My turbo seals are starting to go,and i was wondering if a hybrid is worth putting on a small turbo cossie? Yes, well worth it IMO, as a hybrid is a much stronger turbo The car has the usual mods decat moongoose/induction and a stage 1.Also the car has been cutting out on boost recently,and also hesitating under normal load This sounds like it could be the coil packs (one or both of them may need replacing) ...could this be turbo related as well? I was thinking maybe a sensor might be playing up and its useing alot more fuel as well.How could i find out if a sensor is down or playing up, IMO you need to take you car to someone who can check it over, whereabouts are you?oh and have any small turbo cossie owners changed there turbo to a hybrid?
Yes, i'ts very worthwhile on a modded car like yours!
..and if so what one did they use? Turbo Technics do a good one , AFAIK it is the one that is used by Brooklyn Ford and *GGR for their 280/ *305 BHP conversionsThanx

* The GGR 305 BHP claim may well be a bit optimistic
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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hello robski,

it depends on what you wan't to do with the cossie. you can go for a big turbo conversion or you could stay with the small turbo.
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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the sensor problem sounds just like mine we tracked it down 2 the crankshaft posistioning sensor and also the pully was cacked up. there a doddle 2 change and are approx 25 quid.
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 01:11 PM
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thanx for the replies guys, i'll certainly take your advice on board

i had a snaeky feeling about the coil packs as well,is there any way of testing them without buying new ones that may not be needed?
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Originally Posted by Robski
thanx for the replies guys, i'll certainly take your advice on board
i had a snaeky feeling about the coil packs as well,is there any way of testing them without buying new ones that may not be needed?
Try and borrow one or better still two from someone with another small turbo Es Cos, then try replacing yours ONE at a time.......and road testing......That way you will find the faulty one (if it is a coil pack fault).
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