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how to build a 2.3l turbo help

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i have a stock 2.3l 1993 non turbo mustang. would i be able to put a turbo on this engine without having any problems with it?
 
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93mustang13 said:
i have a stock 2.3l 1993 non turbo mustang. would i be able to put a turbo on this engine without having any problems with it?
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if you only run a few pounds of psi but honestly it isnt worth the hassle of converting it just my personal opinion
 

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To do it properly you need to swap in a entire turbo engine. The N/A engines wont hold up to much boost due to its cast pistons and higher compression. Yes, it will work under low boost for a while, but its not advised.

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