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I am thinking about getting the Jabba IhI Turbo conversion for my 05 plate LCR. Problem is reliability? Has anyone had any problems with theres? Currently it has been remapped by Jabba and feels very quick. Should i go for the conversion? PLEASE HELP!!:think:
no probs with mine to date,it's a very nice conversion and you'll be amazed at the difference:D if you're staying with standard internals they'll map it to run 1.4-1.5bar max which should get you circa 340bhp:clap:
What mods have you done to get 415Bhp!!!.Also when boost comes in on mine, it feels quite savage.Will i get the same feeling?
What mods have you done to get 415Bhp!!!.Also when boost comes in on mine, it feels quite savage.Will i get the same feeling? ihi+nitrous! going for a bigger turbo nxt year which should be good for 450bhp:)
At least you have traction!! What Turbo are you going for? Also who did your conversion?
ibizacupra
06-12-2006, 09:51
ihi+nitrous! going for a bigger turbo nxt year which should be good for 450bhp:)
that all? c'mon..... you got 4wd... 500bhp minimum steve surely :p
that all? c'mon..... you got 4wd... 500bhp minimum steve surely :plol bill i'm not as mad as you:D plus i'm still running a weedy little 1.8 with small port head and cast mani;)
ibizacupra
06-12-2006, 18:14
lol bill i'm not as mad as you:D plus i'm still running a weedy little 1.8 with small port head and cast mani;)
yea but...
Traction that I would love to have,
2.2bar boost.... :D and manic wheelspin :D
Will be interesting to see the customer car as its smalport and 1781cc still but same spec turbo and mani as my ibiza... Coming soon. :)
Will be interesting to see the customer car as its smalport and 1781cc still but same spec turbo and mani as my ibiza... Coming soon. :)can't wait for the results on that one bill:)
minimivic
06-12-2006, 19:51
can't wait for the results on that one bill:)
x2
I'm hoping for 400+hp, quattro and under 1100kg in the mini, your temping me with IHI but I can get Garrett easily:think:
ibizacupra
07-12-2006, 08:49
mine is not IHI folks..
moved on from them now
traumapat
07-12-2006, 09:09
mine is not IHI folks..
moved on from them now
just as i get there too:cry:
heard the new turbo was made by nasa.
only been running mine for 4 months but no problems at all. ive got the boost controller which turned down isnt savage at all just progressive power. turn it up though and its very full on
ibizacupra
07-12-2006, 11:35
just as i get there too:cry:
heard the new turbo was made by nasa.
only been running mine for 4 months but no problems at all. ive got the boost controller which turned down isnt savage at all just progressive power. turn it up though and its very full on
I had good fun with mine, but I also had more than several failures on housings & cracked manifold(s), warping etc.
Hard use I know, but this is the real test on what can put up with it or not & how hard you can actually push stuff. Mine was pushed hard and used as a testbed for many others... but my take on these things these days is more conservative for customer cars, unless they are fully prepared to high running costs. Peg them for sensible levels and all should be well. Crank em up and you takes your chance.
My new one is a Mitsubishi/Garrett hybrid
got x2 new ones on the way to me also of very similar spec (slightly modded again from my as_is) and these are high 400bhp level units potentially (with suitable other mods)
traumapat
07-12-2006, 21:35
i think youve proved its limitations well. helps me to feel confident that im ok with mine mate.
you must have a very sensitive right foot to get the most out of your ibiza..i still suffer from planting too hard in 2nd when side by side with others coming off roundabouts . had an old g60 polo shaped thing with a very good driver in it who almost got past me as i slewed along spinning merrily away till i found 3rd and wizzed off.
400bhp must take some concentration.:clap:
ibizacupra
07-12-2006, 23:12
and 500bhp is more fun again ;) :D
traumapat
08-12-2006, 07:16
:-o
ibizacupra
08-12-2006, 08:15
new BIG throttle intake mani is underway fitting now...with the help of Forge piping it up.
Will soon know what its like. (APR's big throttle mani,, on a 350whp car, gained a reported 37whp from this mod) - Mines a 435whp car last dyno'd on its dual plenum mani and std throttle. (59mm vs 75mm)
and I have some custom CatCams to drop in yet too. :D :D :D
Ruddmeister
08-12-2006, 08:35
Bill
On this setup with the new Mani etc I assume your looking circa 500bhp fly and 450+ whp.....nice figures. Is the new secret Diff in yet? any details on it???
Why not just shove on a GT40r or something and make her a full on dyno queen ;) - KIDDING!
ibizacupra
08-12-2006, 12:14
Bill
On this setup with the new Mani etc I assume your looking circa 500bhp fly and 450+ whp.....nice figures. Is the new secret Diff in yet? any details on it???
Why not just shove on a GT40r or something and make her a full on dyno queen ;) - KIDDING!
hehe, not a dyno queen as we know... has to do races as well... :)
450whp has been my personal tgt since outset. Getting close to realisation now.
Diff is here (gripper) waiting on me pulling box out of spare ibiza to build it into. Looking fwd to synchro box again I can tell ya. Identified stronger 02J 5spd gearset also now for the inevitable bang when the stock one breaks.
just a question of money, lol - poor tree. :rolleyes:
If mani works 1/2 as well as the US claim, then 500+bhp fly is going to be realised at this step (step 2) and step 3 (cams) may push this up again.
mad as a fish
Triple D
08-12-2006, 12:42
Jesus christ Bill, is there gonna be anything on the road under 100k that will beable to touch you soon? :roflmao::-o
Ruddmeister
08-12-2006, 12:42
If mani works 1/2 as well as the US claim, then 500+bhp fly is going to be realised at this step (step 2) and step 3 (cams) may push this up again.
mad as a fish
I'm sure it will be finished one day....when is the next race Feb?
ibizacupra
08-12-2006, 13:41
I'm sure it will be finished one day....when is the next race Feb?
April I think season starts again.
never finished. always fiddling.
more on suspension lately which is more important than silly power, and transmission change.
I am thinking about getting the Jabba IhI Turbo conversion for my 05 plate LCR. Problem is reliability? Has anyone had any problems with theres? Currently it has been remapped by Jabba and feels very quick. Should i go for the conversion? PLEASE HELP!!:think:
Anyone else got any thoughts on an IHI conversion for my LCR?:confused:
Scotty_b
13-12-2006, 20:59
See if you can get ago in one that will tell the best way to decide i think. As with anything you could get a lemon or a blinder!
See if you can get ago in one that will tell the best way to decide i think. As with anything you could get a lemon or a blinder!
I had a go in jabbas A3 which is IHI'ed' up. Felt very quick but that was 4wd . Yeah you are right, i really need to go in a 2wd car pref a LCR too get the real experience.:drool:
Scotty_b
13-12-2006, 21:10
Get your self in a few modded leons and see, maybe you would be happy with a differnt option (hybrid, garret etc). At least that way if/when you go IHI you know it was the best route
Get your self in a few modded leons and see, maybe you would be happy with a differnt option (hybrid, garret etc). At least that way if/when you go IHI you know it was the best route
Is there a lot in your experience about that have been modded? What has been done to your motor?
Scotty_b
13-12-2006, 21:20
Erm theres a few around but maybe a word with a few of the main tunners would help as they will know of a few about.
Mines running a hybrid k04 so should get around 300bhp (i hope) but the car feels solid as a rock when she pulls. This is really all i wanted as i didnt want to go OTT with the price and power.
Which area are you from? If your near herts you could come to our meet?
Erm theres a few around but maybe a word with a few of the main tunners would help as they will know of a few about.
Mines running a hybrid k04 so should get around 300bhp (i hope) but the car feels solid as a rock when she pulls. This is really all i wanted as i didnt want to go OTT with the price and power.
Which area are you from? If your near herts you could come to our meet?
No what you mean! It is very expensive but hopefully worth it. Im from the Cambridgeshire area which is'nt a million miles away from yourself. Im going to a meet on sunday in St Ives, when is your meet?
Scotty_b
13-12-2006, 21:32
Thursday night (first thursday of the month)
I dont know of any IHI's down this way thho
Thursday night (first thursday of the month)
I dont know of any IHI's down this way thho
They dont seem very popular up this way either!
Scotty_b
13-12-2006, 23:13
Erm the ones i know of are up north (well north of me) But im sure there must be several flying around that never come on here
Erm the ones i know of are up north (well north of me) But im sure there must be several flying around that never come on here
I will have to ask jabba how many leons they have done.