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Old May 3, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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Question is it easy to put a turbo on a non-turbo?

I have an 87 rx7 that is non turbo, I was wondering what is all involved with adding a turbo?
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Old May 3, 2003 | 11:22 AM
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alot more than what it's worth, u would be better off selling the n/a and buying a T2



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Old May 3, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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Please see the FAQ at the top of this section for the answer to your question.
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Old May 3, 2003 | 11:45 AM
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Its very easy to add a turbo. You just weld it into your downpipe such that it replaced the pre-cat, and you're done.
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Old May 3, 2003 | 11:46 AM
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umm no.. think before you tell a noobie that is easy and thats all you have to do..
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Old May 3, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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Fingers...
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Old May 3, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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thats what i thought
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Old May 3, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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Turbo'ing the N/A is not easy nor is it really hard. If you have the time you can do anything.

Main things You'll need
-Turbo and manifold with a custom spacer
-upgraded injectors
-upgraded fuel pump
-Fuel managment system
-downpipe
-oil lines
-FMIC intercooler.
-block off plates for ACV
-BOV



you can find alot of these parts in the buysell section which can save you some money.

Like i said... if you have time and the knowledge.. go for it.

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Old May 3, 2003 | 12:13 PM
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and you will also need a riseing fuel pressure regulator
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Old May 3, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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Ha ha fingers.
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Old May 3, 2003 | 01:08 PM
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Was pretty funny though.
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Old May 3, 2003 | 01:30 PM
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fingers??????
i don't get it




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Old May 3, 2003 | 02:24 PM
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but TIIs are so hard to find...
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Old May 3, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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but TIIs are so hard to find...
Ya, their parts are even harder to find.
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Old May 3, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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Bah, thats bullshit. Ive got alot of TII parts.
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Old May 3, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by Dvst8
Turbo'ing the N/A is not easy nor is it really hard. If you have the time you can do anything.

Main things You'll need
-Turbo and manifold with a custom spacer
-upgraded injectors
-upgraded fuel pump
-Fuel managment system
-downpipe
-oil lines
-FMIC intercooler.
-block off plates for ACV
-BOV



you can find alot of these parts in the buysell section which can save you some money.

Like i said... if you have time and the knowledge.. go for it.
damn dude you mean fingers is not right, i already bolted on the turbo like he said and drove it boostin like crazy!!! i almost made it out of the driveway before my car totaly blew up!! gee thanks for the ******* up my motor fingers
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