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Author Topic: turbo mod for n/a  (Read 3325 times)

mcanchola2

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« on: April 20, 2011, 06:02:00 AM »
Hi everyone so I have 91 n/a.I have a new never used turbo just laying there I have a xr2 exhaust manifold with the turbo the bad part is that the turbines and shaft are no good. The shaft is broken in two pieces. My idea was to weld a plate to the maniflod to bolt on the turbo I got there. Now with the high compression from the n/a motor will it be a factor if I just were to stick with the internal watesgate boosting at 7 psi or will it be safe.  The turbo is from a isuzu work truck and is just a bit bigger than the stock xr2 turbo
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« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2011, 06:09:00 AM »
That could work, yes. There's a lot more that you'll want to think about than just the turbo though.

What will you do for fueling? Just sticking a turbo on will not work.

What transmission do you have?

The compression is not an issue - getting proper fuel and timing is.
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mcanchola2

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« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2011, 06:33:00 AM »
I have a friend that could help me wth the timing ans for the fuel part well I'm stuck there what do u think I should do get bigger injectors or mod the ecu....
The tranny is the stock n/a I think the F series
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mcanchola2

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« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2011, 07:17:00 AM »
B any chance are the xr2 injectors bigger if so I think I have a set of them here some were just hope I haven't toss them
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« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2011, 07:18:00 AM »
B any chance are the xr2 injectors bigger if so I think I have a set of them here some were just hope I haven't toss them
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« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2011, 01:18:00 PM »
Don't forget a distributor, knock control, overboost control, fuel pump, intercooler and plumbing, turbo air flow meter, ecu, harness to hook it all up, assorted hoses brackets and hardware.....unless of course you just want to blow it up...then save your- self some time and money and turn the motor on and just put a brick on the gas pedal and stand back....shouldn't take long.  Not being mean...just trying to put it into perspective for ya.
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« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2011, 02:49:00 PM »
i dont think ill be needing all of that all i need is a good timing and a good fuel delivery. fuel pumps are the same on the n/a and XR2. and of course turbo piping and intercooler
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« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2011, 03:19:00 PM »
If you decide to go the turbo route, let me know. I have all the necessary parts to do the conversion. Email me a list of what you want, and I'll work up a package deal for you!

-----Russ
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« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2011, 03:20:00 PM »
THANKS ILL BE DOING A BIT MORE RESEARCH BEFORE I START
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« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2011, 04:01:00 PM »
Just make sure you ask LOTS of questions!  Matt (Rocketman) and Clay(azgtx) are two of the most knowledgeable Capri people out there. Matt did the conversion on my 94 N/A (the only turbo-converted 94 on earth, as far as we know!), so he knows what he's talking about. He is also the creator of the RocketChip, which allows you to run 16 pounds of boost safely. So, again, he knows what he's talking about!

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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2011, 07:09:00 PM »
Ya find a beat up XR2 and you will have all you need for the swap....
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