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Once they are modified etc. surely it's all much the same, so is there any real downside to using an NA as a project base if a suitable turbo can't be found? ... 
I get the impression they're going to take the biscuit with insurance ](./images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif "Brick wall"){kind=small}
£75 more when my Rev 5 was converted to turbo with charge cooler and all other mods declared including engine bay spray job. 
That's what I didThis is what I'm worried about when I've finished my turbo conversion.
...Brave man, a check with the insurers first is usually what I do with any mod. Not the first time a cars been up for sale because can't get insured after buying (I've bought a few that way cheap also).-there's so many variables, half of which how attractive and "nickable" the car is depending on your postcode. Great reason for turbo conversions.Rob wrote:Definitely cheaper than an original turbo as it's still classified as the slower car.
"modified" car.. . only way to find out is to get quotesRob85 wrote:Rob wrote:Definitely cheaper than an original turbo as it's still classified as the slower car.
I call BS on that, many insurers will not cover engine conversions, a factory turbo is likely to be cheaper than a conversion as it's not a
however what is cheap to insure for one person may not be for another.
- I've been paying peanuts for my rev3 turbo converted uk Rev2 since it was converted in 2007.£230 for 3000 miles limited cover fully comp. including commuting with a list of chassis and engine mods as long as your arm.
Rob85 wrote:
Rob wrote:
Definitely cheaper than an original turbo as it's still classified as the slower car.
I call BS on that, many insurers will not cover engine conversions, a factory turbo is likely to be cheaper than a conversion as it's not a
however what is cheap to insure for one person may not be for another.
Call it BS if you want
Whenever I start a new insurance period they ask about modifications and I say about the engine and they just put it down as a performance modification.
That has been with A-plan, Sky and now Classic line.
Currently paying
-BUT it depends on your insurer. It's a major mod on your original car which racks up. It depends on too many things. Only way to check -phone round first! 
Might help. Rob wrote:Definitely cheaper than an original turbo as it's still classified as the slower car.
RST wrote:Sorry Rob, what's your age, post code, car history please.
/ door cards, steering wheel, Gear knob(loads more now but not relevant to price below)- 3000 miles limited policy - 9 years NCB when converted£480. Before the conversion the same cost me £430 with Sky.- loads more mods, moved house - on drive now, married and have kids and more NCB - paying £230 for same policy.Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:Rob wrote:Definitely cheaper than an original turbo as it's still classified as the slower car.
That made me laugh.
- it makes sense to keep it and upgrade the engine which is reasonably straight forward.- ultimately the original Turbo's are more desirable and will be worth more in future.