Non-turbo to Turbo

[Eclipser80]

Just an idea that keeps popping into my mind and I'd like some suggestions or opinions. Would it be worth it or too much trouble to convert a Non-turbo '95 eclipse gs to a turbo?

[david-b]

Originally Posted by Eclipser80

Just an idea that keeps popping into my mind and I'd like some suggestions or opinions. Would it be worth it or too much trouble to convert a Non-turbo '95 eclipse gs to a turbo?

It's not hard... but it does take some time and some know-how. There's a lot of info already here on the forum. Search and you'll get a lot. I also have a project thread under Members Projects that talks about some parts and some info on what to do.

Basically, you can buy a kit or build one. Building one yourself is cheaper, but may take awhile to hunt everything down. It's also about how much you want to spend. My custom kit was about $1300 with all parts. I did it all myself. Hahn makes kits that I believe go upward of $3000.

If you're building a kit... the ABSOLUTE BASICS will be...
-manifold
-turbo
-wastegate
-blow off valve
-piping
-some sort of intercooler
-oil lines and fittings (oil pan return, sending T)
-fuel pump
-FMU/SFMU
-boost gauge
-logger
-wideband
-safc

That would be the basics to run very low boost. The stock injectors can run up to about 9psi or so. The block is capable of about 10psi depending on the condition it's in.

So I gave a lot of info... let me step back for a second. You should do a compression test and see what your numbers are and see what condition the motor is to begin with. If it's healthy, then check your wallet and watch. If you have the money and time, go for it. Most people who turbo their 420a eventually blow it up. Stock block was not built to boost so it won't take much to destroy it. I know I cut the life of my block terribly because I boosted and was getting fuel cut because I forgot about the fuel pump . Not good.

[Eclipser80]

yeah I dont think its worth all that trouble for the ammount of money it takes to the ammount i have($0) until i start getting my paychecks. So I'll keep that all in mind, thanks.

[Eclipser80]

you were talking about getting it compression tested..How/where could i go to get that done just for the numbers.

[david-b]

Originally Posted by Eclipser80

you were talking about getting it compression tested..How/where could i go to get that done just for the numbers.

All mechanic shops will do it. But you can buy/rent a tester at AutoZone for pretty cheap. It just goes in each sparkplug hole one at at time and you crank the engine (with no spark).

[Bodack]

Originally Posted by Eclipser80

Just an idea that keeps popping into my mind and I'd like some suggestions or opinions. Would it be worth it or too much trouble to convert a Non-turbo '95 eclipse gs to a turbo?

Search bro. It's been discussed many many times before.

[LandoAWD]

"Bro", this is 20 days old since the answer was given.