tips on replacing turbo
11-09-01, 01:39 PM
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tips on replacing turbo
i recently bought a 87 t2 with a shot turbo, i want some tips or advice on replacning the turbo.which is the the best way to get to it .
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check it!!!!
i have an 88 turbo II and wanted to upgrade too, this what i have and wiil do.
thepartstrader.com <------ go to this site (rotary section) look thru all the adds and perhaps you might find a 89-91 gtx turbo & manifold. you have to check often they come and go. this set up is much better than 87-88 ones. no twin scroll junk and divided manifold for better spool not to mention better wastegate design. i bought mine for $250.00 (turbo & manifold).
the str8 thing about the gtx turbo is you can put a to4 compressor in there and make somewhere around 400 or so horsepower. without major modification just bolt it on. i found a place that will rebuild my gtx turbo with the to4 for around $550.00 so my total cost would be $800.00. not to bad....
im gonna do mine soon but i want a intercooler 1st. oh yeah make sure the manifold and turbo have no cracks!!!!
thepartstrader.com <------ go to this site (rotary section) look thru all the adds and perhaps you might find a 89-91 gtx turbo & manifold. you have to check often they come and go. this set up is much better than 87-88 ones. no twin scroll junk and divided manifold for better spool not to mention better wastegate design. i bought mine for $250.00 (turbo & manifold).
the str8 thing about the gtx turbo is you can put a to4 compressor in there and make somewhere around 400 or so horsepower. without major modification just bolt it on. i found a place that will rebuild my gtx turbo with the to4 for around $550.00 so my total cost would be $800.00. not to bad....
im gonna do mine soon but i want a intercooler 1st. oh yeah make sure the manifold and turbo have no cracks!!!!
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oops!
i re-read your post and it looks like you already have one. you want to know how to take it out, i havent gotten there yet buddy. do a search it should come up with somethin....
good luck!! by the way what turbo are you putting in?
good luck!! by the way what turbo are you putting in?
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Hey...I know this isn't really part of this topic but where can you get the turbo rebuilt with To4 for 550? I heard that doing this is cheaper than buying the To4 itself but couldn't find any info...could you give me some info on this? thanks!!
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