Turbo my Na?

[mattman]

there a guy in my local newspaper that has a 1987 turbo motor for like $250.
my motor is mostlikly in better condition cuz the motor was pulled and replaced all the wires and that good stuff. but im wondering if i should buy the motor and steal the turbo? also how much work and money will it take? if you got any input i would like to hear. thanks!

 

[shaeff]

if he's selling the whole motor, get it, rebuild it, and put it in your car. it'll be much less work/headache when all is said and done.

i'll never turbocharge an N/A block again. it's just not worth it. for all the work you're doing, you're better off buying another motor, and spending the extra cash on rebuilding it.

if you still want to turbo the n/a motor:
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34560

and

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27725&highlight=turbo

 

[bmoss85]

does the engine come with all of the gte electronics?

 

[mattman]

not sure i got to talk to the guy. my cousin works for toyota and can hook me up. Im sure he will do most of the work. he told me I will need to have the computer(duh) but also there a oil pan thingy that i will need. Im thinking to buy the motor and jsut rebuild it and drop it in my car.

 

[shaeff]

there are lots of things that will nickel and dime you to death if you turbocharge your N/A block.

better off swapping motors.

 

[s383mmber1]

there are lots of things that will nickel and dime you to death if you turbocharge your N/A block.

better off swapping motors.

:cry:

Chirs: Just stop making fun of me!

 

[thechori]

there are lots of things that will nickel and dime you to death if you turbocharge your N/A block.

better off swapping motors.

care to elaborate? i've got most of the parts to go turbo but i'd like to hear what nickel and dimed you

 

[supra_kid101]

I put N/A internals in a GTE block then used an N/A head with GTE electronics...not sure why I went that route but it's awesome. I'm running 10psi which is good for me until I finish my 2JZ.

 

[st2b]

You might as well take the time just swapping motors.

Here's why, when we did the na-t on my 5m Supra, here's what we had to go with, and it STILL blew.

1. Manifold and Turbo
2. Rising rate fuel pressure regulator
3. Fuel pump
4. Afr meter
5. Boost gauge
6. Oil lines (This requires you to unbolt the block from the frame)
7. Coolant lines
8. Headgasket
9. Crankcase Ventilation
10. MAF relocation

And I'm sure I'm still missing a few things

Just swap, end of story

 

[s383mmber1]

care to elaborate? i've got most of the parts to go turbo but i'd like to hear what nickel and dimed you

Everything. To do it right, you better have a couple hundred bucks laying around after the "swap" and a good chunk of time.