Ridgeback Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I have been looking into vnt turbo's for a td5 and found a number of old posts with some details of people looking into fitting one from a td6 or merc ML. I have now found that lots of cars use the gt2256 turbo including the BMW td6, 530d, 330d, merc ML 2.7 ..... They all have the same gt2256 part number but a different OEM number. Does anyone know if they are all the same. If not what's the best one to go for. I know I will need to build some manifold bits etc to make it bolt on. I don't have the money to go spending £1200+ on one of the bolt on vnt's available from the main Land Rover tuners, plus I enjoy the work doing it myself. What results/problems have the people that have done this mod using the gt2256 had. I already have a large IC, no EGR, powerflow exhaust etc and know It will need to be mapped up once fitted. I am told that a tuned td5 that was entered into the fasted Land Rover competition run by one of the Land Rover mags last year had a claimed 257bhp and was based on this conversion. (can't find any details on it, but it did win the standing quarter mile) Once I have done this I will try taking pics and drawings of the process if it works without going bang but it's always good to find out what problems anyone else has found before I start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 £1200+? only if you buy at TD5 alive :ph34r: Bell Auto services are £795+v inc a boost box (info here ) http://bellautoservi...-vnt-vgt-turbo/ i have one from pete & it took just over an hour to fit, no messing about job done & its brilliant, really happy with the performance of my td5 (even if its gonna get some moaaaaaar) quick video here (trialling a challenge truck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeback Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanks for the info and link, I have a boost box but at 745+vat+ p&p for the turbo only, it's still going to be over £900. I fitted the same turbo to my 530d last year for under £500 and have now seen them available for under £400. It's not just about the cost, part of it is the fun of playing around making something myself that works. I know the GT2256 has been used on a td5 but I don't know what differences all the part numbers mean or what version of this turbo is the best fit to start off with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I've got the ST202 turbo technics one (which is the bell auto's one) if you go direct to turbo technics it's £600! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeback Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 I've got the ST202 turbo technics one (which is the bell auto's one) if you go direct to turbo technics it's £600! Last time I asked TT they would not sell me one and said they don't sell them direct now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell-Auto-Services Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 wow megga old post i just replied to Ahh well, link updated https://secure.bellautoservices.co.uk/store/td5-vgt-hybrid-road-and-off-road-turbo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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