Would a t-25 turbo work on a factory 1.8t beetle?

[Boosted DSM 32]

My parents bought my sister her first car and its a 2001 bug that we got for 1200 bucks because the guys thought the head was bad me knowing turbos somewhat well was almost positive the turbo was shot and thats what it was would a stock t-25 bolt up with the vw motor? it seems to have the same j shape and im just curious if it would bolt up becuase that would save us alot of money a new vw turbo is like 400 bucks

 

[liquidsilver]

To make any turbo work you just have to mate the exhaust side to the exhaust manifold of the vehicle. Then determine what lines you will need to run (oil, coolant, vacuum etc) and how much volume you need to run. Not quite a "bolt-on" solution.

Your best bet would be some sort of adapter for the manifold or weld your own flange. Considering the investment, you may want to consider a used OEM turbo. $400 is fairly cheap these days. However a T-25 on a Beetle would be pretty sweet .

 

[ed1380]

No not even close. I got a 180hp Turbo from a Jetta. Pm me if interested.

 

[JusMX141]

Flanges and compressor outlet aren't even close to being in the same location. Not that it wouldn't fit- just that you're going to have a great deal of issues getting it to fit.

 

[PieEyedPiper]

$400 for a new one? I'd jump all over that.

 

[91stocker]

$400 for a new one? I'd jump all over that.

Thats what i was thinking. Iirc you'd be hard pressed to find a used one for that price.

 

[Boosted DSM 32]

Ya were just going to buy a new one im not buying it its my parents that are its my sisters car the head is bad on it too it it was me It would be a good excuse to build the motor and do a big turbo setup but then again its a beetle...