Supercharger or Turbo?

Z24cavalier · #1 09-11-2007, 05:02 PM

ok so I have a 1988 Cavalier Z24 with a 2.8L V6

does anyone know a website where i could find any turbo kits or superchargers?

ive been lookin around but i didnt have any luck

thanks in advance

Lefix · #2 09-12-2007, 02:51 AM

Wow... first thing first, how many miles do you have on it?

I say your car is too old to be turbocharged or supercharged unless you do some engine work on it...

Also, you wont find a turbo KIT for your car, you will have to piece up a turbo kit yourself from scratch, buying everything seperately, like what i did and you end up saving alot of money too..

Derk_eliso · #3 09-12-2007, 03:03 AM

Lefix = turbo master... lol

watch as I rape this thread for my own...

how is your setup coming?

Lefix · #4 09-13-2007, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Derk_eliso

Lefix = turbo master... lol

watch as I rape this thread for my own...

how is your setup coming?

Hahaha... yup im getting alot better at all of this turbo stuff...

Its coming along nicely... i just ordered my intercooler pipings and oil feed line from ebay which was $210, also i just bought a innovate LC-1 Wideband with the XD-16 gauge, which was $399 shipped...

There is only 1 thing left to buy, which is HPTuner, im gonna get it pretty soon too..

On the other hand, im buying things for my engine build for the winter, i just bought a cometic headgasket, ARP head studs, and Eagle rods which came out to $650 total, i've already gotten a set of Forged pistons, and when winter comes im gonna have everything put in and gonna turn my boost up to like 18+ at least...

I can't wait till i get boosted!!!

shakewell · #5 09-13-2007, 07:12 AM

God help us all .. .. ..

Schister66 · #6 09-13-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shakewell

God help us all .. .. ..

x2

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Originally Posted by Lefix

I say your car is too old to be turbocharged or supercharged unless you do some engine work on it...

That's complete BS....do a compression and leakdown test on it to see if the engine is healthy enough to handle the stress.

...i love how people who know a little bit about something tend to give advice as though they're pros, but judging by the content of the previous few posts, that's not true

Z24cavalier · #7 09-13-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Schister66

x2

That's complete BS....do a compression and leakdown test on it to see if the engine is healthy enough to handle the stress.

...i love how people who know a little bit about something tend to give advice as though they're pros, but judging by the content of the previous few posts, that's not true

it has the 2.8L but its gettin kinda doggy so im planning on rebuilding a 3.1L and im lookin for a turbo or supercharger for that once i swap the motor out

Schister66 · #8 09-13-2007, 03:57 PM

that should be fine as long as your goals are realistic, you dont half-ass your setup, and the engine you use is in good condition

Derk_eliso · #9 09-13-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Schister66

that should be fine as long as your goals are realistic, you dont half-ass your setup, and the engine you use is in good condition

+1 (my post has to be 3 characters...)

Z24cavalier · #10 09-13-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Schister66

that should be fine as long as your goals are realistic, you dont half-ass your setup, and the engine you use is in good condition

still leaves with the main problem tho

where do i find one? lol

Schister66 · #11 09-13-2007, 06:28 PM

i'd almost guarantee you wont find a "kit." Your best bet is to piece together a setup part by part. It isn't that hard to do...

www.homemadeturbo.com <<----there is a ton of great info on that site. They are rough on people, but if you dont ask stupid questions, you'll be fine. I'm on that site w/ the same username as on AF...

Lefix · #12 09-14-2007, 01:34 AM

Whatever Schister...

Schister66 · #13 09-14-2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lefix

Whatever Schister...

get your facts straight and hand out correct answers then we wont have to deal w/ this...its not just you that i was addressing. I was having a bad day w/ stupid people on honda-tech and w/ a few buddies at home too....dont take it too personally

Schister66 · #14 09-14-2007, 01:42 AM

remember when i told you about www.homemadeturbo.com ?

Here's a project that one of the guys is working on that you guys might enjoy...
http://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/i...?topic=83709.0

Dr.Mambo666 · #15 09-15-2007, 03:35 AM

shit listen to shister66 he help me alot!!!!! This guy knows his stuff up and down about boosting im not getting mine in till next summer but when i wanted help on a little reserch he was the man that helped the most.Listen young grasshopper when the guru speaks, there is much wisdom to be had.Actually there is a thread i started called "beafore i boost"(spelling error included) that gives alot of info on turbos which helped alot so look it over maybe it will help you.

Not saying your bad lefix

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