Turbo conversion advice please

Hi all I am new on here just after a bit of advice please

I am looking to buy a supra 6 speed manual I have seen a lot of n/a cars for sale fairly cheap (around 3k ish) with less than 100,000 miles is it an easy job to convert one to a turbo car and what would approx cost be?

Thanks in advance for any info!

Wait for a TT6 the hassle and cost is not worth it, it will also always be of less value as an NA-TT

Thanks for your reply

A lot of owners go from the twin turbo setup to a bigger single turbo is it best to buy one that's already had this done? also what are Supras like for rusting as most are 20 yrs old now? finally I would be wanting it to be around 350-400 bhp as to keep it as reliable as possible any info appreciated (don't want to buy the wrong one)!

400BHP is BPU so no single turbo expense required, hold out for a BPU TT and you will love it

Thanks again

Lots of auto TTs on autotrader but defo want 6 speed manual TT will keep looking is it best to hold on for a uk car as opposed to an import for insurance reasons etc?

Regards

UK TT6 will be a long wait, insurance is not that big a difference, contact Jurgen on here and import the spec you desire

Just buy the best that you can afford (inc running costs!)

Buying a cheap car with a view to 'doing it up' is a false economy.

At the moment, you're going to need around £10k for a TT6.

N/A to TT6 = Cost of N/A + approx £6k for TT 6spd conversion (unless a 6spd N/A is bought).

Auto TT to TT6 = Cost of Auto TT + approx £3k

TT6 - Single Turbo = Cost of TT6 + £10-20k

Value of N/A to TT6

Value of Auto TT to TT6

Value of Single Turbo varies wildly. Absolute rock bottom minimum 10k for a competent single 6spd. Normally £15k+.

Bottom line is decide what you want... and buy that. Otherwise you'll throw money at the variant you buy to get the one you want and will end up way down on the resale value. If you're happy with approx 400hp and you want a manual, buy a 6spd TT. Whatever you buy it for now, it'll still be worth down the line if looked after (possibly even more).

Thanks for all the info

I am gonna hold out for a TT6 as long as the last owner has had it for some time etc should be ok import or not don't want the hassle of a fixer upper might as well bite the bullet and buy once get what I want first time how does insurance work depending what stage the car is ie 350 bnp or 500 bnp do you just tell them what power the car is I am 38 yrs old with 8 yrs no claims but this will be a 2nd car hopefully on classic insurance any known weak spots for rust/corrosion??

Regards