turbo or no turbo

[DJTenuto]

what are the disadvanteges of getting a turbo will a turbo engine with a turbo fit in a non turbo 1990 gxl??

[MR2Driver]

Yes it will fit and typically people consider the NA RX7 to be more reliable, yet slower.

[Mr. Griff750]

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.

[89tracerman]

your answer is here

[GringoEJS]

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

[drftk1d]

you can get better gas mileage out of a turbo engine if you stay out of boost.

[fcdriver]

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.

[speedkills20]

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!

[ghostrx7]

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.