Turbocharging an N/A Motor

Irish_Mechanic · 01-14-2008, 12:07 AM

I'm getting parts together to turbocharge my 88 N/A. I plan to use a stock turbo manifold, a stock turbo, intercooler, and other turbo related parts. Most cars, from my experience, can handle 5 to 7lbs of boost with stock air metering and fuel injection equipment. While i dont plan to run the boost higher than 7 lbs, i would like to know if anyone else has done this. I dont plan to swap the motor or even just the cams. If I get fuel cut I'm prepared to get an aftermarket MAF translator and possibly upgrade the part of the fuel system thats bottlenecked, beit the pump, or injectors.

If anyone's done this and has advice, it'd be appreciated. I'd like recommendations and vouches for distributors of these parts.

Thanks!

01-14-2008, 12:07 AM	#1
Irish_Mechanic Intake Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 45	Turbocharging an N/A Motor I'm getting parts together to turbocharge my 88 N/A. I plan to use a stock turbo manifold, a stock turbo, intercooler, and other turbo related parts. Most cars, from my experience, can handle 5 to 7lbs of boost with stock air metering and fuel injection equipment. While i dont plan to run the boost higher than 7 lbs, i would like to know if anyone else has done this. I dont plan to swap the motor or even just the cams. If I get fuel cut I'm prepared to get an aftermarket MAF translator and possibly upgrade the part of the fuel system thats bottlenecked, beit the pump, or injectors. If anyone's done this and has advice, it'd be appreciated. I'd like recommendations and vouches for distributors of these parts. Thanks!