How do i make my 420a strong?

[selmerguy]

I have a 97 eclipse 420a. It has 130,000 miles on it and I want to turbo it. I runs ok now but the check light is on and it burns a little oil. Here are my questions to the 420a tuners out there.


1. Could I put a turbo kit on it now and run low boost without blowing it up?

2. What internals should I replace when I have my motor rebuilt?

3. Howell Automotive has a rebuild kit for $1000 is that the kit to buy?

4. If I supply the parts what is a good price for a machine shop to rebuild my motor?

 

[Ronnie01]

Ok here ya go.

1. yes you could turbo it now and run low boost. Mine had over 100k on the engine, with the light on and i turbo'd . Im running alot more boost than you would be cause im dumb.

2. If you rebuild and want to turbo , replace the rods/pistons. Forged parts.

3. Iono

4. Iono

 

[kelvinb]

I have a 97 eclipse 420a. It has 130,000 miles on it and I want to turbo it. I runs ok now but the check light is on and it burns a little oil. Here are my questions to the 420a tuners out there.


1. Could I put a turbo kit on it now and run low boost without blowing it up?

2. What internals should I replace when I have my motor rebuilt?

3. Howell Automotive has a rebuild kit for $1000 is that the kit to buy?

4. If I supply the parts what is a good price for a machine shop to rebuild my motor?

i would fix the problems before modifying anything. bottom end rebuild and a ported head would be my first things to do.

 

[Gary 420A RS]

seriosly if your going to rebuild it do it but rebuild it with the internals for turbo setup.... rods/pistons/cams/gears/and renew all the wires/hoses. so that you know for a fact that you are with out holes or leaks. then when you had the shop rebuild your motor with these parts have the turbo put on by a well known sorce and prepare for trial and error.... youll see...

 

[prop7459]

I have an oil leak too. But going to fix it when in month or two. First try to use a thicker oil 20-50 Maxlife. It helps engines with over 75k and seal micro leaks in the engine. Try that, if it was works than turbo it. But I highly recommend to check the oil levels occasionally.

 

[selmerguy]

thanks for the help. I will turbo it and see how it goes.
where can i get the cheapest star kit?

 

[scrim016]

I bought a hahn kit. i would recommend hahn over star it has alot better reviews for turboing. And comes with detail directions and help. But if you want to save a few hundred then go for star GL

 

[SnoopySLR]

Nothing wrong with the STAR kit. I love it. I was a little unimpressed with the amount of OEM parts that come with the HAHN kit. Not bashing HAHN at all.