Making a 2.3L N/A into a Turbo question

Lex

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Ok. I like to add more power to my 2.3L N/A engine. I did typical tuneups including sparkplugs, plug wires, injector cleaners, air filters and so on. So I was thinking about getting my hands on a turbo. But someone told me I could possibly blow up my engine if I wanted to install a turbo system. I have about 250,000 km on the engine now. Is it safe? in your opinion. And does anyone have more info on this type of upgrade. Thank You

 

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1fastfox

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hey. i asked the same question back in the day and got this answer. Your n/a motor just cant take a turbo on it. you would be better off just goin and gettin a turbo engine out of a turbo coupe, XR4ti or SVO and maybe dropping it in yours. Stinger has a website that is devoted to this. I bother him so much with so many questions but his site is very helpful. hope this helps

 

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Pro-Hawk

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I've seen DP DIS 2.3L with turbos before but you really have to research it. Heres a link to a Ranger with it done just incase people don't believe me There is a guy off TF with a few of them running with 17psi of boost without any top end electronics also.

http://www.sdsefi.com/features/july00ranger.htm

Its just way easier to drop in a 2.3T from a TC than it is to figureout and bolt a turbo on to a DP DIS 2.3L.

 

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ZeroCulture

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Lex said:

I have about 250,000 km on the engine now. Is it safe? /QUOTE]

You'll blow it up for sure ... heh I wouldn't even consider it and i'm at 228, 000km.

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Lex

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I had a feeling it would probally blow up. Thanks for the info.