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Converting R53 from SC to T?

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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Converting R53 from SC to T?

Have an 05 MCS and I'm just wondering if anyone has converted from SC to Turbo. I just had this thought (literally right now while eatin Oreos and researching parts for another car). So I was looking at my options for more horsepower and I thought about how turbos seem to have more potential than superchargers.

So has anyone done it? Is this even plausible?

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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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If you have deep pockets....
Cash for a standalone ecu...
And lots of fabrication experience....
Sure....its been done...
Just not very viable on a $$ per HP change....but it has been done...mostly to prove it can be done...
 
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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I'm pretty sure ALTA did this to one of their shop cars. you might get in touch with them and see if they can give you an idea of the money/work involved,
 
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