I just got a 1988 rx7 convertible with almost 190xxx miles that i want to one day turbo. can someone tell me would it be safe to turbo it now?

any input would help please guys any advice too

 

To Turbo an N/A takes a lot of work as everything needs to be custom made, A turbo motor swap is far easier.

That said, you need to compression test your motor to get an idea of its true strength.

 

Like farberio said it takes a lot of work to change a n/a to turbo. n/a's are not made to handle the compression of the turbo. When you force air into the already compressed chamber, something has to give. Do the engine swap if you want the power! , that's actually what i am doing changing my n/a over to turbo. Go for it, if you have the money.

 

id say wait for the current motor to pop, then sell the motor in parts, then use that money and youll need a lil more to but a turbo swap because thatll be safer and will last longer