rh13440

I have a 91 non turbo 2.2, and I have scored a turbo unit from another 2.2, but no block. As far as I can tell I can make the oil lines for the turbo unit work with alittle machine work and a little time, but is there something huge that I am missing? I THINK that it can be done, but not sure about some mounting points that apear to be alittle different. I am sure a welder and some steel can make it all fit. Like the saying goes.. sledge hammer and torches, we can make it fit. Any info from someone that DID it or TRIED to do it would be great.

PWMAN

Compression is higher on an N/A engine, everything might bolt up but you will blow it up.
You also need EVERYTHING from a turbo 2.2L, like ECU, Intake manifold, TB, fuel rail, injectors, MAP sensor, TPS sensor, knock sensor, Exhaust manifold, air box or fabricate one, and the turbo lines oil and water, O2 sensors, probably some other things that are needed too that I just can't think of right now. I do know the turbo blocks are different, but I'm not sure in what way they are different. You may have to drill a hole in the oil pan and make a custom drain tube for the turbo.
IMO you need a turbo engine to start with, even if it's just a T1, a T1 isn't as strong as a T2 but it gives you a good foundation and they are relatively inexpensive. T2's on the other hand are expensive. Find a good complete donar car to strip things off of. You can't just slap a turbo on a vehicle and expect things to work.

Polygon

It can be done, but it will cost you mosr money than just buying a remanufactured hardened 2.2L that was built for the turbo. If you're going to do it get the one meant for the turbo II. They will give you a core charge on your old block and head.

The engine you have is putting out 93HP as is, and it isn't built to take a turbo, you will be better off scrapping it and getting the new block and head.

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