make a non turbo a turbo

[fc velocity]

how would i go about makin a non turbo into a turbo i have the tII comp. a turbo setup tII injectors frontmont intercooler and a manifold what else would i need to make it in to a turbo

[Hollywood]

a T2 motor?

[AusTexRex]

you'll need a 13BT motor, a TII tranny (or one similar to withstand the abuse) and I would go ahead and get a new rear end while you're at it. None of the NA stuff can really handle being turbocharged very well.

[Hollywood]

you can ge turbo IIs for 1500 bucks in some places, thats alot cheaper then converting one

[AusTexRex]

There are certain advantages to Turbo-ing base models. the GTU would be the luxury obviously. But the very base are lighter by some 300 pounds. Plus turbo IIs are getting harder to find every day. Buy one if you can find it, but the conversion isn't a bad idea. If you're going to make a turbo use a convertible for it. Turbo verts are awesome

[2ROTORMOTOR]

No dont turbo a vert.... wtf are you talking about.... O and I have never ran any TII Drive train on my car and only blew a tranny due to no oil....

[AusTexRex]

I like Turboverts. Turbocharging any other N/A rx7 is a waste, because you can just buy a TII for less than you'll end up spending.

[2ROTORMOTOR]

But damn that shit is getting too popular... everyone is bossting their verts now....

[Jinx]

I'm working on a printable guide to charging an N/A 7. All factory parts, including intake manifold. Also I'll put up the links for SS turbo exhaust manifolds for the N/A. I think that there is no reason not to turbo you N/A if you take into consideration what you are doing and do it the proper way. If you ghettofy it, it will blow up. I'll try to get my guide up soon.

[2ROTORMOTOR]

I'm working on a printable guide to charging an N/A 7. All factory parts, including intake manifold. Also I'll put up the links for SS turbo exhaust manifolds for the N/A. I think that there is no reason not to turbo you N/A if you take into consideration what you are doing and do it the proper way. If you ghettofy it, it will blow up. I'll try to get my guide up soon.

theres nothing wrong with turboing an n/a, its just that it can be more expensive in the long run. I would rather just get a turbo engine and not have to worry about anything else.. altough if you make sure there is enough fuel, an n/at will make power easier and have a better bottom end.

[AusTexRex]

N/A compression is higher, you're running a much higher risk of blowing your overly expensive turbo engine. Get a 13BT, port it, 3mm seals, monitor temps and fuel.

[Jinx]

N/A compression is higher, you're running a much higher risk of blowing your overly expensive turbo engine.

That's definately true, but notice how I said "If properly done" there is no reason not to turbo charge the N/A motor. But then again the same thing can be said for properly swapping a turbo motor in there, many people on many other forums are still hung up by this.

Turboing an N/A properly can be much cheaper than a full engine and tranny swap; and properly set up, can run just as well as a stock turbo motor.

*This is based on my opinion, research and experience only.

[AusTexRex]

Granted everything is set up right you should be fine, BUT you better have a 40mm ported waste gate or something absolutely gigantic. One boost creep is all it takes on a higher compression motor to blow pieces of a seal right out the exhaust ports.

[Jinx]

True true true. The need for a giant wastegate is grossly overlooked.