G40 Turbo Photos

alexisonfire · 27 Mar 2008 at 17:21

Me and a mate (Maxeh from here) cleaned up his G40 today and took some photos. Enjoy

Lummox · 27 Mar 2008 at 17:25

Bit confused - is it a GT, a G40, or a turbo.

alexisonfire · 27 Mar 2008 at 17:27

Originally a GT, been converted to a G40 turbo.

MrSix · 27 Mar 2008 at 17:28

I'm guessing it's a Polo GT with a G40 turbo engine.

Andybtsn · 27 Mar 2008 at 17:28

GT body
"G40" engine
Turbo charged

Looks very nice, very subtle

Lummox · 27 Mar 2008 at 17:32

G40's were supercharged surely?

Andybtsn · 27 Mar 2008 at 17:35

Lummox said:
G40's were supercharged surely?

They were, he just went down a different route.

benneh · 27 Mar 2008 at 17:45

Needs more 'clarify'

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agw_01 · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:12

Have you got velcro number plates and a nice big hole for the intercooler?

Stealth = plates on

Speed = plates off

Looks smart though.

Lopéz · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:15

You junk the unreliable supercharger and fit a T3 turbo instead (usually)

The same is often done with G60's (though it's less popular since the 1.8T engine came along)

rare · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:25

Looking good dude!!!

You actually got it running now then! Nice one :cool:

alexisonfire · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:37

Max says he will drop the old alternator off soon josh

GeX · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:37

Lopéz said:
You junk the unreliable supercharger and fit a T3 turbo instead (usually)

The same is often done with G60's (though it's less popular since the 1.8T engine came along)

or replace it with an eaton unit off BMW mini.

it's a shame the g-lader is so unreliable, and the rotrex chargers are so expensive - i'd love supercharge my car, but there isn't exactly bags of space in the bay!

Zirax · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:38

Always liked these but never found one in good enough nick when I looked.

Berger · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:41

Front bumper a bit wonkey donkey?

jackoh · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:44

Very tidy, nice example.

Maxeh · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:45

Yeah its seen a bit of action

Always keep the plates on, never seems to get hot, its running a K03 this one instead of a T3 or the like.

alexisonfire · 29 Mar 2008 at 23:18

GeX said:
or replace it with an eaton unit off BMW mini.

I seriously could not live with a car that annoyingly loud, its basically like driving around with your hand on the horn constantly. No idea how people do it without feeling like a complete tit.

DreXeL · 29 Mar 2008 at 23:25

I really like that :cool:

Firestar_3x · 29 Mar 2008 at 23:25

alexisonfire said:
I seriously could not live with a car that annoyingly loud, its basically like driving around with your hand on the horn constantly. No idea how people do it without feeling like a complete tit.

Not really, the supercharger only makes a noise when you have your foot down.

How did you come to the K03 choice, how much power is it making?

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