Hi guys,

Ive got a Ibiza FR 130PD and just looking at turbos. I understand that the standard kkk is hard to hybrid, thus a new turbo is required.

Some say go for a hybrid 150PD turbo, others say that a hybrid 130PD turbo is better.

Just wondered what people on here thought.

Cheers

taken from an email from turbo technics

Garrett Turbochargers – Part No 721021-0004 – Aircooled

VW Part No. –038253016G - 1999->

APLICATION : VW GOLF 1.9 TDI - 150BHP

Stage 1 – MD374

Hi flow GT17 compressor wheel, cnc machined compressor housing, 360 degree thrust bearing, cut back turbine blades, lightening of turbine wheel for faster ‘spool up’, modified V.N.T. turbine housing, uprated turbine seals. Other ‘blueprinting’ modifications. APPROX 200 - 220 BHP

Stage 2 – MD376

Hi flow 2275 spec compressor wheel, cnc machined compressor housing, 360 degree thrust bearing, cut back turbine blades, lightening of turbine wheel for faster ‘spool up’, modified V.N.T. turbine housing, uprated turbine seals. Other ‘blueprinting’ modifications. APPROX 240-260 BHP

Stage 1 £925 plus VAT for new unit

Stage 2 £975 plus VAT for new unit

This says it uses the PD150 turbo. But think both the PD130/150 hybrids are the same. I'm sure some other will post soon.

do a search - IIRC (?) the PD 150 has a stronger shaft but I could be mistaken.

I think the turbo quoting higher power above would need other mods doing to achieve much over 240bhp. Interesting though,

My personal favourites are the turbos offered by Allards. Their VT5 is quoted for 260+, but with other pretty essential mods.

PD130 and PD150 are NOT the same, different part numbers.

MD345 = stage 1, I've got a stage 2 on order

I have the stage 2 turbo, i had an allard turbo but the turbodynamics is way ahead, less noise smoke etc. My car with the stage 2 has 220bhp and cleaner than a chipped PD130.

Mickey, how much did the turbo cost if you don't mind me asking?

Right, I've dug up the paperwork as I'll be getting a call later from TurboDynamics

There are two sets of part numbers:

Set 1 - PD130

Stage 1 = MD345 = what I currently have, GT17 compressor wheel.

Stage 2 = MD446 = what I will have soon, GT20 compressor wheel.

Set 2 - PD150

Stage 1 = MD374 = GT17 compressor wheel

Stage 2 = MD376 = GT20 compressor wheel

My understanding is that the MD374 = MD345 and MD446 = MD376 with regard the turbo itself, it's just the manifold that is slightly different.

Regards pricing - I paid 1125 inc VAT for the MD345 at the time, I'll be paying 881.25 inc VAT for the MD446 this time. List prices are 925/975 ex VAT ex delivery on the spec sheet(s).

Those prices are for an all-out purchase, exchange will be cheaper IF they accept your turbo in exchange.

I've got the spec sheets so if you want them I can email it through, just drop me a PM with email addie.

PS Once my new turbo is fitted my MD345 will be up for sale for a good price, it has had a custom code phase 1 on it but also FMIC to keep it in good shape, so it should be fine for quite some time.

£975 + VAT for new unit as far as i remember