i know i'm a newb, but my friend chipped his 01 1.8 put a dv and a cold airintake -and his turbo blew, he said the stock set up for piping couldnt handle the pressure.
but he did abused the **** out of his car.
just would like some advice because i would like to chip my 01 1.8 and dv it -so i would like some advice.
thanks

 

Chip should be no problem. No modification other than the DV needed.

His turbo blew because he abused it.

 

definetly have to agree with david, his turbo ble becuase he did not take care of it. a dv, intake, and chip will not cause a turbo to blow

 

ok good. just wanted to get that cleared up-thanks guys
I think i'm gunna go for the GIAC chip and 007 dv from there we'l see what happens. any suggestions are more then welcomed

 

sounds like a good plan
u can alway get a test pipe or exhaust

 

i would have a test pipe. but my aprents dont like it. and i dont wanna have to pay off a guy for emmisions or replace my cat every time

and a test pipe without exaust is like running a 12" pump into a 4" hose. its kinda a waste.

 

not true i ran my car with a testpipe and stock exhaust for awhile and you could definetly feel the difference. you'll get more gains with a testpipe and stock exhaust then just a cat-back. the cat is the biggest restriction on a turbo car

 

I have this setup in my car, and it runs great.

 

where can I find a good test pipe?

 

eurocodetuning.com