1g n/t block as turbo block?

[na90dsm]

Could you run a n/t 6-bolt block as a turbo block if you were to build it up. I have a extra block I may make into a big rod motor. Does it make a difference with the oil squirters not being there. I would swap to 2g pistons, new rods,new bearings,new rings and all. I tried looking it up but didnt find anything. thanx

 

[ImBoostedRu]

I have heard that it is a bad idea to use a non-turbo block for a turbo motor. I do not know exactly why but it has something to do with the oil sqirters and a few other things. I would look around for a turbo with a bad head or something and use the block from that, it will be a safer way.

 

[Lunch_Box]

I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter. The blocks are made the same minus the oil squirters. I think one of the wisemen is using a NT block in his car and has no problems at all.

 

[RamenPride]

Originally posted by na90dsm
I tried looking it up but didnt find anything. thanx

there's a couple threads on this already, surprised you didn't find anything.
anyway, NT and turbo blocks are the same, minus the oil squirters. i think you have to tap the back of the NT block for the knock sensor also (but not 100% sure of this)

 

[Lunch_Box]

Where the knock sensor goes in on the turbo block there is already and whole for it threaded and everything in the NT block. Might be a little tough to start because of the rust build up but it will go in, just make sure it's the right one because there are 3 holes real close.

 

[na90dsm]

so it should be ok as long as i get the knock sensor in and situated. i just have a spare block im gonna build up for the future, i might as well since i just have a block sittin here.

 

[kr.k]

Originally posted by na90dsm
so it should be ok as long as i get the knock sensor in and situated. i just have a spare block im gonna build up for the future, i might as well since i just have a block sittin here.

Yes I would be also interested to kow that! + would 1G N/T block fit 2G AWD?

btw. your signature is funny na90dsm

 

[na90dsm]

i dont know about the 1g n/t block in a awd. i know the bell housing on the 1gawd is bigger than the fwd and they dont line up right. maybe you could take a 1g 6-bolt awd and put it into a 2g awd. that should work

 

[Streetbeat]

not having the oil squirters wont matter with aftermarket pistons cause all they do is keep everything cool (thats what ive heard) but the tranny's are different...thatd be your problem

 

[TimG]

As long as you build up your N/T block with turbo internals, yet keep the n/t flywheel, the tranny won't be a problem. Finding a clutch WILL be a problem. Just remember to keep the turbo flywheel with the turbo tranny and the n/t flywheel with the n/t tranny.

 

[na90dsm]

the clutch shouldnt be a problem. from what i understand they make clutches for the n/t fwd so i can use that with the fwd n/t setup.

arent the clutches the same from fwd n/t to the turbo fwd?

 

[TimG]

Originally posted by na90dsm
arent the clutches the same from fwd n/t to the turbo fwd?

Nope

 

[na90dsm]

which would be able to be used with a n/t flywheel. or could i change the flywheel?

 

[allwheelTSI]

Originally posted by na90dsm
which would be able to be used with a n/t flywheel. or could i change the flywheel?

i think the clutches are trasmissiion specific,i've done a little research on this because i'm putting together a turbo motor/nt tranny combo.

 

[na90dsm]

let me know what you find out. i want to take a n/t tranny and block and build it up as a turbo motor.i have the block and i can get a trans in the future so i was wondering what i would have to do to make this work.