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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Turboing an N/A

If i wanted to turbo a 91 N/A would that be ok or could there be any costly side effects, or would it be beter???

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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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search there is plenty of good info, if you go the the FAQ at the top it gives you bunch of likes for this topic
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Try looking in the FAQ thread.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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Can I swap a Turbo/Jspec/13BT/etc into my N/A?
Yes, check these links:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...;threadid=26647
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/turboconversion.htm

there you go
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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Those solutions require the entire engine swap. To simply put a turbo on the engine would involve a lot of fab. work and would cost a lot more. The higher compresion in the NA engine doesn't bode well with a turbo anyway.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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fc3s.org is working on a turbo kit

I'm dying to see the results.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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search there is plenty of good info, if you go the the FAQ at the top it gives you bunch of likes for this topic
Actually, it doesn't. It only talks about swapping engines.

The actual turbo info is buried further down in the FAQ.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by version13
...The higher compresion in the NA engine doesn't bode well with a turbo anyway.
That is your opinion, you obviously havn't had a ride in a boosted high compression rotor have you?

SkaterAJR this topic has been flogged to death on this forum if your wondering why no one is giving you much useful information.

Aaron cake was the first person on here to turbo his N/A engine.
Bambam7 is another(i think?..), there have been a few others aswell including myself.

All that have done it have been quite happy with the end result IIRC.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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I am in the process of doing it now. There are a few who have done it and another few how are working on it. I have been trying to stay in touch with them so we csn exchsnge ideas and avoid pitfalls,
Yes it is more expensive this way. So far I have invested $1100 (turbo, manifold, wastegate, bov, 4 injectors, ecu, Map sensor, intercooler, TB adapter). All I am missing is the pipeing.
Since it is high compression engine you need to be carefull with your boost. I personally will run 10PSI.

If you decide to go this way stay in touch.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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go to clubfc3s.org and check out that turbo kit. The manifold is beutiful.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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Originally posted by stacher
I am in the process of doing it now. There are a few who have done it and another few how are working on it. I have been trying to stay in touch with them so we csn exchsnge ideas and avoid pitfalls,
Yes it is more expensive this way. So far I have invested $1100 (turbo, manifold, wastegate, bov, 4 injectors, ecu, Map sensor, intercooler, TB adapter). All I am missing is the pipeing.
Since it is high compression engine you need to be carefull with your boost. I personally will run 10PSI.

If you decide to go this way stay in touch.
when are you going to post progress pic
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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I've done it also but no real dyno numbers yet ^_^ but to SkaterAJR I think you should consider where you want to go with it before you decide whether to turbo your N/A or simply do a turbo engine swap...
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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88 Rotary

As I mentioned, I have al the parts but have not started. I will start next week around 2/16. I will keep you posted.
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