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02-21-2005, 02:45 PM
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turbo or no turbo
what are the disadvanteges of getting a turbo will a turbo engine with a turbo fit in a non turbo 1990 gxl??
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02-21-2005, 03:52 PM
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Re: turbo or no turbo
Yes it will fit and typically people consider the NA RX7 to be more reliable, yet slower.
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02-21-2005, 05:52 PM
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Yes, It will fit. The downfall is that the transmissions on non-turbos are near their power handling limit, so besure to swap out the tranny as well. Also, non-turbos have been known to be more reliable and get halfway-decent gas mileage. Not as powerful as turbo (obviously), but they are still a blast to drive, though.
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02-21-2005, 08:07 PM
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Re: turbo or no turbo
your answer is here
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02-22-2005, 02:01 AM
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Re: turbo or no turbo
First off, let me tell you to do your homework before you buy a turbo engine and tranny for your car, thinking you could just put it in and go. It would be in your best interest to buy a donor car since rounding up all the turbo parts needed could take awhile and nickel and dime you to death. Read up on what all is needed
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02-22-2005, 04:52 PM
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Re: turbo or no turbo
you can get better gas mileage out of a turbo engine if you stay out of boost.
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02-22-2005, 08:02 PM
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Re: turbo or no turbo
If your going for turbo I would suggest buying a turbo car to begin with since there is alot of work to be done with the turbo swap.
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02-23-2005, 12:39 PM
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Re: turbo or no turbo
I almost turboed an 86 GXL but decided to just buy an 87 Turbo. I sold my 86 and bought the 87 and the entire transaction didn't cost more than about $2000 (tops). I would have spent more than that just trying to get it working if I had swapped motors.
Plus the hood scoop is way cool!
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02-23-2005, 05:01 PM
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Re: turbo or no turbo
i second that, i sold my 86 n/a for an 88 anni turbo, cost me 3000, but compared to spending more, and having a hacked car, its nothing.
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