Alpine Turbo and Supercharger Photos
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Erik I sent you some pics. did you get them? Installation is not that complex but you need a experience mechanic unless you have enough knowledge. It can be installed in a few days. I had problems with the parts to connect it to the original filtering box so I recommend a conic filter instead.
As far as the Elantra question, the kit is for a 2. L engine and not 1.8 liter. Look at my post earlier. Contact Gavin O´Leary and check if they have a kit for it.
As far as the Elantra question, the kit is for a 2. L engine and not 1.8 liter. Look at my post earlier. Contact Gavin O´Leary and check if they have a kit for it.
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Hi Guy's,
I think we have covered this topic many a time but this is what feedback I had from Alpine when I was looking into the systems they have available.
Chris,
Thank you for your reply. THe kit comes complete with the stainless steel
spacer and the necessary components required to carry out the conversion.
The only item not supplied is the exhaust system.
We have sold kits to Australia, Central America and Korea plus we fit kits
to vehicles in South Africa.
Our own development vehicle has been turbocharged for 3 years and has never
missed a beat.
Regards,
GAVIN
----- Original Message -----
From: Ferrier, Chris D SSI-ISEP-3 <Chris.D.Ferrier@is.shell.com>
To: 'Alpine Developments' <alpturbo@iafrica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 12:28 PM
Subject: RE: Turbo system
> Hi Gavin,
> Thanks for the prompt reply.
> My only concern is the decompression of the engine!, Is the stainless
steel
> spacer included in the kit or would this have to be made/bought
separately.
>
> Also have you sold many kits and do you have any feedback from any
customers
> that have had the kit fitted.
>
>
> Regards
> Chris
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alpine Developments [mailto:alpturbo@iafrica.com]
> Sent: 25 April 2001 09:28
> To: Ferrier, Chris D SSI-ISEP-3
> Subject: Re: Turbo system
>
>
> Chris,
>
> Good morning to you and thank you for the enquiry.
>
> 1. The current cost of the kit is GBP 1 500,00. Freight to Scotland
> would be in the region of GBP 230.00.
>
> 2. Installation can be carried out by any competent mechanic and
> should take him 2 days maximum (kit is supplied with complete
> fitting instructions).
>
> 3. The kit is mostly bolt on with the exception of the decompression
> of the engine. For this to be done the cylinder head needs to be
> removed and a stainless steel spacer plate inserted and the head
> then replaced and torqued.
>
> 4. The installation should in no way contribute to shortening the
> engines longevity, if the decompression is done and the kit is
> installed correctly.
>
> I hope the above is of a satisfactory nature and we look forward to
hearing
> from you soon.
>
> Regards,
> GAVIN O'LEARY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ferrier, Chris D SSI-ISEP-3 <Chris.D.Ferrier@is.shell.com>
> To: <alpturbo@iafrica.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 11:19 AM
> Subject: Turbo system
>
>
> > Dear Sir/Madam,
> > I am writing to you to ask a few questions with
> > regards to your Turbo system with intercooler for the Hyundai
> Tiburon/Coupe.
> >
> > I live in Scotland in the U.K. and currently run a 1998 Hyundai coupe
2.0
> SE
> > and would like to add more power and torque to it.
> > Can you please get back to me with answers to the following questions.
> >
> > 1. How much in GBP would it cost to have the kit shipped across to me
> > 2. Would I have to have a professional install the kit and if so would
it
> be
> > a hard install.
> > 3. Would I have to have any other work done to the engine or is this a
> bolt
> > on solution.
> > 4. Would I be looking at reducing the engine life with this system.
> >
> >
> >
> > Met vriendelijke groeten / With kind regards
> > Chris Ferrier
> > ISEP- 31 Project Engineer
> > Shell Services International
> > Loirston House, Wellington Road, Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3BH, Scotland
> > Office: +44 (0) 1224 88 3242
> > Fax: +44 (0) 1224 88 3722
> > E-mail: Chris.d.ferrier@is.shell.com
> > WWW: <http://www.shellservices.com/>
> >
I think we have covered this topic many a time but this is what feedback I had from Alpine when I was looking into the systems they have available.
Chris,
Thank you for your reply. THe kit comes complete with the stainless steel
spacer and the necessary components required to carry out the conversion.
The only item not supplied is the exhaust system.
We have sold kits to Australia, Central America and Korea plus we fit kits
to vehicles in South Africa.
Our own development vehicle has been turbocharged for 3 years and has never
missed a beat.
Regards,
GAVIN
----- Original Message -----
From: Ferrier, Chris D SSI-ISEP-3 <Chris.D.Ferrier@is.shell.com>
To: 'Alpine Developments' <alpturbo@iafrica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 12:28 PM
Subject: RE: Turbo system
> Hi Gavin,
> Thanks for the prompt reply.
> My only concern is the decompression of the engine!, Is the stainless
steel
> spacer included in the kit or would this have to be made/bought
separately.
>
> Also have you sold many kits and do you have any feedback from any
customers
> that have had the kit fitted.
>
>
> Regards
> Chris
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alpine Developments [mailto:alpturbo@iafrica.com]
> Sent: 25 April 2001 09:28
> To: Ferrier, Chris D SSI-ISEP-3
> Subject: Re: Turbo system
>
>
> Chris,
>
> Good morning to you and thank you for the enquiry.
>
> 1. The current cost of the kit is GBP 1 500,00. Freight to Scotland
> would be in the region of GBP 230.00.
>
> 2. Installation can be carried out by any competent mechanic and
> should take him 2 days maximum (kit is supplied with complete
> fitting instructions).
>
> 3. The kit is mostly bolt on with the exception of the decompression
> of the engine. For this to be done the cylinder head needs to be
> removed and a stainless steel spacer plate inserted and the head
> then replaced and torqued.
>
> 4. The installation should in no way contribute to shortening the
> engines longevity, if the decompression is done and the kit is
> installed correctly.
>
> I hope the above is of a satisfactory nature and we look forward to
hearing
> from you soon.
>
> Regards,
> GAVIN O'LEARY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ferrier, Chris D SSI-ISEP-3 <Chris.D.Ferrier@is.shell.com>
> To: <alpturbo@iafrica.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 11:19 AM
> Subject: Turbo system
>
>
> > Dear Sir/Madam,
> > I am writing to you to ask a few questions with
> > regards to your Turbo system with intercooler for the Hyundai
> Tiburon/Coupe.
> >
> > I live in Scotland in the U.K. and currently run a 1998 Hyundai coupe
2.0
> SE
> > and would like to add more power and torque to it.
> > Can you please get back to me with answers to the following questions.
> >
> > 1. How much in GBP would it cost to have the kit shipped across to me
> > 2. Would I have to have a professional install the kit and if so would
it
> be
> > a hard install.
> > 3. Would I have to have any other work done to the engine or is this a
> bolt
> > on solution.
> > 4. Would I be looking at reducing the engine life with this system.
> >
> >
> >
> > Met vriendelijke groeten / With kind regards
> > Chris Ferrier
> > ISEP- 31 Project Engineer
> > Shell Services International
> > Loirston House, Wellington Road, Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3BH, Scotland
> > Office: +44 (0) 1224 88 3242
> > Fax: +44 (0) 1224 88 3722
> > E-mail: Chris.d.ferrier@is.shell.com
> > WWW: <http://www.shellservices.com/>
> >
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I just sent Gavin an email last night asking if the system is compatible with MAFS, if it is I'm sending my cash asap! Also, Mario, did you upgrade your pistons/sleeves or any other extensive block work? Just curious if you can run 13-14 lbs safely without any engine work. Also, can you send me the pics too? thanks smile.gif
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No modifications. I know tibies running 16 lbs, but i tried to get info from Gavin about what the safe max was and did not answer. To go over 10lbs you need a valve to fool the wastegate, HKS makes a simple one. There is also a much more complex one. I will send you the pics. too.
[ June 05, 2001: Message edited by: Mario ]
[ June 05, 2001: Message edited by: Mario ]
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I have heard it is possible but I don´t think it makes too much sense? If you want to take your engine to the limit increase boost. You may want to change pistons and rods and may want water injection or meth injection to prevent predetonation at very high boosts. Our driving here is much more tarmac rallye type rather than 1/4 mile straight and flat terrain so NOS is not attractive to me. I will try to find out and if I find anything I will let you know.
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The complete turbo kit with intercooler is $1,900 u.s. plus ~$275 for shipping here.
They also have a supercharger available for $1,900 as well.
The website is http://www.topgear.co.za/Alpine-Developmen...ents/index.html and the email address is alpturbo@iafrica.com . When emailing, direct your inquiries to Gavin O'Leary, he's a cool guy.
They also have a supercharger available for $1,900 as well.
The website is http://www.topgear.co.za/Alpine-Developmen...ents/index.html and the email address is alpturbo@iafrica.com . When emailing, direct your inquiries to Gavin O'Leary, he's a cool guy.