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What do I need to convert my Vert to Turbo?

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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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IL What do I need to convert my Vert to Turbo?

Hey guys just was thinking about making my vert a turbo and was wondering what it will take to do it. I was also considering a supercharger instead of turbo. Does anyone know anything about either of these? Right now I have a 88 NA Vert stock. Would like to hear your opinions/advice and suggestions. Perhaps a parts list of what I will need. Thanks
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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There's this amazing button labeled, "search," right at the top of this screen. With that button you can find a cornucopia of extensive build threads and how to threads on doing a turbo swap. Have fun!
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Superchargers are pointless if you want a good power gain. Supercharging is halfway between an all motor setup and a turbo setup power wise, and is expensive to do.

As for turbo swapping there is tooooons of info on that. Basically to do it right you need an engine/harness/ecu/trans/driveshaft/rear end/axles/fuel pump.
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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The exact same things you'd need to convert a coupe to a turbo.
It's a pretty common swap.
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Thanks for all the info! Thanks especially to Rocket for the Turbo Swap FAQ.

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