[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: quick turbo question (fwd)
Steven Buchholz wrote: > ... I was thinking about the turbo bolt-on route as well. I'm thinking > that you'd end up having to swap both manifolds and you'd need the wastegate > and a lot more stuff. I'm kinda new to the thinking about NA upgrades, > but it sure seems like finding a place to bolt on a G-lader and modify > the intake plumbing would be much more simple. Can anyone out there > report on what is really involved with putting a super-charger onto > a NA engine ... or even attaching a low max boost turbo to a higher > compression engine? I've done some looking around and there is a couple of options. The best solution would be to use the computer and engine from a turbo car. That would allow you to utilize the computer control of the ignition and fuel mapping. You could put an S/C onto a NA engine, but it would require some definite custom fabrication of plumbing, plus you would have some definite issues with providing enough fuel through the NA's FI system. I have corresponded with some of our q-listers who are more experienced in forced induction matters than I am and one idea that came up was to replace the stock fuel distributor with one from a turbo car. Apparently, (if I'm remembering correctly) it should be almost a straight swap. Depending on the boost level and partictular S/C you might not even need to use an intercooler. And a dump valve to release pressure when you snap the throttle shut seems to be a definite must. HTH, Gary -- Gary G. Erickson Member #82 NW Quattro Club 503-702-5789 erickson@teleport.com http://www.teleport.com/~erickson/pnwaudi.htm
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