Which turbo engine????
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Which turbo engine????
I recently purchased a 1988 green gxl out of a junk yard.
I am for sure going to put a turbo motor in it, I know its not going to be easy but I am going to do it. I was wondering which turbo motor I should put in?? Should I get the 86-88 turbo engine or the 89-91 turbo engine? I wanted the 89-91 because it has more power and more boost. Will it have problems fitting into the 1988 engine bay?? I know I am getting a jspec one with the wire harness, but I was wondering if it would be easier to get the 86-88 turbo motor in it??
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Does anyone know were I can order a jspec motor from??
I know I need other things also, and I have access to a junk yard for some other parts if needed. I know that I dont have to have the turbo trans and drivetrain, but I can get other parts from it also.
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I am making it turbo because I cant afford a normal turbo on insurrance, so I am not going to find a turbo and fix it.........
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I am for sure going to put a turbo motor in it, I know its not going to be easy but I am going to do it. I was wondering which turbo motor I should put in?? Should I get the 86-88 turbo engine or the 89-91 turbo engine? I wanted the 89-91 because it has more power and more boost. Will it have problems fitting into the 1988 engine bay?? I know I am getting a jspec one with the wire harness, but I was wondering if it would be easier to get the 86-88 turbo motor in it??
Thanx for you input..
Does anyone know were I can order a jspec motor from??
I know I need other things also, and I have access to a junk yard for some other parts if needed. I know that I dont have to have the turbo trans and drivetrain, but I can get other parts from it also.
PS
I am making it turbo because I cant afford a normal turbo on insurrance, so I am not going to find a turbo and fix it.........
thx
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Re: Which turbo engine????
Originally posted by Rx7-15
I am making it turbo because I cant afford a normal turbo on insurrance, so I am not going to find a turbo and fix it
I am making it turbo because I cant afford a normal turbo on insurrance, so I am not going to find a turbo and fix it
Get the 89-91 motor, it's much better.
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Originally posted by darkwaveboi
his insurance doesnt HAVE to know
his insurance doesnt HAVE to know
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Re: Re: Which turbo engine????
Originally posted by NZConvertible
Get the 89-91 motor, it's much better.
Get the 89-91 motor, it's much better.
Either way, that's a big undertaking...swapping motors...that's also a lot of stuff to buy.
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the 89-91 engine is good in stock form for the power but the 86-88 turbo engine has a lower compression. You can boost more if you go big turbo!! To4E BABY!!!
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Re: Re: Re: Which turbo engine????
Originally posted by jspecracer7
I'm not sure if it's the motor that's better between the '88 and '89+ models, but rather the turbo/manifold that's better
I'm not sure if it's the motor that's better between the '88 and '89+ models, but rather the turbo/manifold that's better
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Originally posted by NZConvertible
And when he has to make a claim for an accident, the insurance assessor sees the turbo and says "you lied on your application form, we decline your claim and revoke your insurance." And you'd be lucky to ever get insurance again because insurance companies take this sort of thing very seriously. Lying to insurance companies is about the dumbest thing you can do.
And when he has to make a claim for an accident, the insurance assessor sees the turbo and says "you lied on your application form, we decline your claim and revoke your insurance." And you'd be lucky to ever get insurance again because insurance companies take this sort of thing very seriously. Lying to insurance companies is about the dumbest thing you can do.
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If your not looking for much more power then the stock drivetrain will be OK for awhile. It still something to be concerned with. The NA clutch will go first. FC3S.org you can buy j-spec motors. 89-92 motors have higher compression and lighter rotors, better turbo setup then the 87-88.
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Re: which engine ?
Originally posted by KenshinFC
...but the 86-88 turbo engine has a lower compression. You can boost more if you go big turbo!
...but the 86-88 turbo engine has a lower compression. You can boost more if you go big turbo!
Also, that extra boost is only there when the turbo is on boost, the higher CR is always there.
Sorry about all the maths!
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Originally posted by Barwick
No.. you tell them that you purchased the car in non-running condition (right now), and are getting a new motor to replace the broken one. Then if you have a claim, in the HIGHLY UNLIKELY situation that an insurance adjuster knows what a TurboII motor looks like (you can remove the intercooler if absolutely necessary) and that it's not supposed to be in the thing in the first place, then you can STILL say "I told you I was getting a new motor"
No.. you tell them that you purchased the car in non-running condition (right now), and are getting a new motor to replace the broken one. Then if you have a claim, in the HIGHLY UNLIKELY situation that an insurance adjuster knows what a TurboII motor looks like (you can remove the intercooler if absolutely necessary) and that it's not supposed to be in the thing in the first place, then you can STILL say "I told you I was getting a new motor"
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After I put in the engine how much power can I run before I need to switch out my tranny and drivetrain??
I want to keep those as long as I can. What can I do to the engine before I have to switch those two things out????
I want to keep those as long as I can. What can I do to the engine before I have to switch those two things out????
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