non turbo to turbo engine swap

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Sep 17, 2003 | 06:31 PM

newtotherex

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non turbo to turbo engine swap

Hey,
Can anyone tell me what i need to do to swap a turbo engine into my non turbo 88 gx? Is it a straight bolt in if the new turbo engine i buy is complete with the new manifold and all the wiring? do i need a new wiring harness or can i plug the new turbo into the existing wires from the old non turbo? anything else i am forgetting or that i need if anyone has done this before please let me know how you did it and what i need and am getting myself into. thanks

Sep 17, 2003 | 06:34 PM

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From: Rohnert Park CA

Please read the FAQ at the top of this section. It has links to answer all your questions

Sep 17, 2003 | 06:34 PM

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From: Lower Burrell, PA

Read the FAQ at the top of this forum, and do a few searches. You can find a ton on info, and could answer most of your questions from there. Here is a really good link that should help you out.

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=26647

For the most part, yes ,it is just a direct bolt in swap...