N/T to Turbo

[Jay Zarcadius]

Okay heres the deal on this one. i just got a 6-bolt motor out of a 90 laser to overhaul, and the motor is NOT turboed but when i rebuild it i'm going to put all new internals in it and make it one. The car i plan on putting this in is also a N/T car, and i'm trying to clear up what parts i'm going to need electronics wise to make it run properly. What sensors will need swapped or added etc. and do i HAVE to switch out the ECM? or can i just run a seperate boost controller to take care of the turbo? i've never messed with trying to turbo a N/T car, so i'm not sure exactly how much will need changed.

 

[spawn87]

not trying to rain on your parade but its a hole lot cheaper to just buy a gst or gsx...but if you do want to do it first do lots of research and deside what set up you want to follow. no planing= lost of wasted money... as for the motor if your going to rebuild it i say go with bigger pistons push rods pins ect, as for the sensors im not sure honestly.

 

[cali]

i have to agree, especially if you're talking about a 1st gen. the amount of money you'll need to put into it...defitnetly better off looking for well taken care off gsx.

 

[wancsta]

not trying to rain on your parade but its a hole lot cheaper to just buy a gst or gsx...but if you do want to do it first do lots of research and deside what set up you want to follow. no planing= lost of wasted money... as for the motor if your going to rebuild it i say go with bigger pistons push rods pins ect, as for the sensors im not sure honestly.

Yup I totally agree make surez you getz the big piztons and pushrods then deside what sensorz you want

To the OP the easiest route for you would be to install either factory 1g or 2g pistons on the 6-bolt rods. Fuel and electronics wise you will need a turbo ecu, injectors , resistor box, turbo maf (I think) knock sensor and a fuel pump. I am sure there is a write up by now if you use the you know what button.

 

[z24frank]

we all agree here It will be SO MUCH more money to try and do a conversion than just buying a a turbo model.

 

[92AWDHX40]

I did it, and it didnt take that much work, or money. It did take some time but, a junk yard,
and ebay can be your best friend. Everything i needed was bought off ebay, except for the block. The most espensive part was the computer, You need a 6 bolt turbo block and you can use a non turbo head. Not that bad. Block was free!

 

[Defiant]

I could have sworn we just did this.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/hangout/317304-yet-another-tc-420a-gsx.html