One Barra turbo conversion complete - But how much has it cost? I hate adding up what’s been spent, but plenty of you have asked so here goes!
We also have a chat about what’s coming up next and a look back at some moments from what’s been a fun series.
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Fuel System
- Stock Injectors
- Fuel Pressure Reg (4 Bar, to suit Turbo): https://ebay.us/8J48gP
- Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump Only Kit - https://ebay.us/bm1dTU
Ignition
- Genuine Ford Coils (BA & BF): https://ebay.us/73mtuh
- Genuine Ford Spark Plugs (to suit turbo & LPG models): https://ebay.us/Z7p4yh
Intake & Intercooler
- FG Turbo MAP Sensor: https://ebay.us/yMHXVK
- Stock NA Intake Manifold
- Stock turbo crossover pipe, intercooler piping and BOV
- Kustomshop Air Intake Kit: https://ebay.us/Ik6TOf
- Long 5mm Hex/Allen bit for Throttle Body: https://ebay.us/f2UuMZ (or Bunnings)
- eBay Intercooler (NOTE: Original purchase price WAS $218 from the seller in the link, don’t pay much more than that and beware of even CHEAPER and POORER copies being made. This is a copy of Autotecnica who may have a reasonable priced unit also, otherwise price may be close enough to go to another upgraded option): https://ebay.us/qep4nC
- Crossover Rubber Insulator Stud: https://ebay.us/uIZK23
- M6 x 1.0 Tap for the crossover mount on the rocker cover: https://ebay.us/oBgCFO
- Silicone Joiners (1 x 80mm, 1 x 76mm straight, 1 x 76-80mm reducer): https://bit.ly/3Sdokxl
- Weldspeed Black Hose Clamps: https://bit.ly/3r4WEyP
Turbo Manifold & Exhaust
- Stock BA/BF Turbo Manifold, Dump Pipe, Cat and Exhaust
- Turbo Gasket Kit: https://ebay.us/lxHbVr
- Exhaust Flange Gaskets: https://ebay.us/3St3wj
- Mamba Full Exhaust Stud Kit: https://ebay.us/xdUNzs
Turbo & Boost Control
- Garrett GT3576 from an FG XR6 Turbo
- Turbosmart Wastegate Actuator (IWG75, 7psi spring): https://ebay.us/x3vTk3
- Pulsar Turbo Housing - https://bit.ly/3ylUxet
- Spring Hose Clamps (6mm, for turbo wastegate lines): https://ebay.us/8Nur6f
Oil and Coolant Lines
- ANTZ Oil Line kit (to suit 3576 turbo, may need different kit for 3582): https://ebay.us/AyISA0
- Mamba Water Line Kit: https://ebay.us/OrYV7K
- Aeroflow Water and Oil Feed Bracket: https://ebay.us/SpODmA
- Turbo Oil Drain Kit: https://ebay.us/Y4zYxs
- Brass Tee Fitting (⅜” NPT): http://www.spraymart.com.au/brass-female-tee-npt
- Brass Male to Male Fitting (⅜” NPT): http://www.spraymart.com.au/brass-hexagon-nipple-npt
- Male Flare AN-4 To Male NPT 3/8'': https://ebay.us/xCf3IZ
- 90 degree drill: https://ebay.us/dnGohI
- Bigger drill chuck: https://ebay.us/ct40Cc
- 13mm drill bit, reduced ½” shank: https://ebay.us/5G6HU8
- M8 x 1.25 tap for the 2 oil return bolt holes (use 6.5mm drill bit first): https://ebay.us/zPdDVu
ECU & Tune
- Stock NA ECU, tuned on PCMTec by Maxx Performance
- ECU Replacement Screws: https://ebay.us/gAX4wU
Gauge Setup
- SAAS 52MM Dual Gauge Pod: https://ebay.us/rGRS8J
- Innovate Wideband Kit with Blue Gauge: https://bit.ly/37SDMwV
- Autometer Boost/Vacuum Gauge: https://ebay.us/SlQNRx
- 4mm Vacuum Tee: https://ebay.us/LalBxZ
- 4mm Vacuum Hose: https://ebay.us/33dLeH
- Adapter for rubber hose on boost gauge: https://ebay.us/HpCjbk
Remounting Trans & Power Steering Cooler
- Original Trans cooler used (with mounting brackets): https://ebay.us/GAQT61
- Mounting kit used for Trans Cooler: https://ebay.us/AEgoR0
- Hose cutting/flaring tool kit: https://ebay.us/kHeyve
- Hose used for Power Steering joins: https://ebay.us/uoxHNe
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00:00 – Coming Up
01:16 – Intro
02:12 – How Easy Was the Conversion (Goal #1)
02:56 – Is It Still Reliable? (Goal #2)
04:25 – Power & Quarter Mile Times (Goal #3)
06:20 – Minimum Parts Needed and Cost
15:49 – Extras and My Actual Total Cost
20:23 – Should I Have Just Bought a Stock Turbo Car?
21:15 – Would I Do It Again & What’s Next?
24:34 – Blooper! & Series Wrap Up