ive got a 90 hatch d16a6 with 198,000 miles and was wondering if there would be any problem slapping a turbo on the lil beast? are there many pros than cons or the other way around? if you say yes, what kinda turbo do yall recommend?

thanks

 

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http://www.homemadeturbo.com

 

lol, you can put a turbo on any engine. Just need to build your engine for it. New pistons/rods would be a good idea at 200k. Upgrading your valvetrain would also be a good idea. You cant really safely just slap a turbo on a car lol.

 

Do to further investigation - leaving the browser open on homemadeturbo as it tried to load for about 10 minutes - I have come to the conclusion it is up, but hanging on for a dear life. Conclusion, me.

 

that is funny a flame on the flame .... wtg dr

 

well yeah this is tru my brother. do you think i should go with some EAGLE rods and pistons and a SKUNK2 valvetrain?

 

Eagle rods, CP or Wiseco pistons, new gaskets, ARP head studs. Leave the valvetrain alone unless you want to raise the rev limit or want to run a turbo cam. Basically completely rebuild the bottom end with forged components and you will have a good base to start running a turbo setup.

 

what does the bottom end consist of?

 

Bottom end=

Engine block
Crankshaft
Pistons
Rods
Oil Pan
Oil pump
etc.

 

so your also saying not to upgrade the Valvetrain? why im jw bc i found this great deal on a SKUNK 2 system...

 

It depends on the cam. Some cams will actually not work well with a turbo system. You will want to run a cam specifically meant for turbo applications.

 

oh i see what you mean, thanks and good lookin

 

with 198,000 miles you should be lucky your engine still takes gas let alone a turbo.....thats high miles i would build it a little or get another a6 for like 500$ and put a t3 on it with like 7psi....and you should be fine without building internals on a low mile a6

 

i say build the valvetrain specifically for a turbo. get a turbo cam, and some nice springs. Might as well get a p&p while your in there. all just safeguards you. I know that I always want to take my car up into 8500. with a built motor and a decent turbo you could safely go that high, which you will probly want to. Skunk2 valve springs and retainers are pretty decent. Definately go with a cam specifically designed for a turbo. Call all the manufacturers and talk to them about your car and your application.

Remember this. Running a turbo safely is all about engine/fuel managment. Get a good engine managment system. It will help save your butt.

 

If it doesn't smoke yet i would say go for it, buy a nice fuel management like a zdyne and she will take boost for awhile and then when it finally goes just buy another single cam longblock for dirt cheap.... dseries motors are like ***** they are fun to pass around tell the get clapped out

 

ay man, when im done setin up with what i want in my single, we'll see who gets passed around aight...?