7AGE Options

[WH95TE]

Ok, so this seems to be my only option for more power, gettinga 7age, and eventually getting a turbo. I've tried looking around Club 4AG and that place is just a mess and confusing. So with that said, i'd just like to know about this mod.

1. What are my options and what kind of results can I see with them?
2. What exactly would I need to do this?
3. And around how much would it cost?

The last question not being as important because I will probably head to a junkyard to see what I can find.


If there is a post with all this information, just point me to it. Thanks

This post has been edited by WH95TE: Jul 16, 2006 - 1:07 PM

[sinner96ST]

no more than 8psi is recommended, and even at 8, all precautions should be taken outside of the engine to prevent detonation. intercooler, proper tuning, colder plugs, retarded timing, all that jazz.

it's not really a performance engine, so force feeding it puts more stress on stuff.

[hurley97]

it's not really a performance engine, so force feeding it puts more stress on stuff.

hence the reason for swapping in the more performance oriented GE heads. no?

[sinner96ST]

it's not really a performance engine, so force feeding it puts more stress on stuff.

hence the reason for swapping in the more performance oriented GE heads. no?

right. but for the average person who doesn't know how / have the money to do the head swap, slapping on a turbo will always be the easier alternative.

i know of like 4 people total who have a 7AG(T)E, but i know of dozens who have turbo'd a 7a. the 7afte is just an easier way to do things, doesn't involve any hardcore mechanical apttitude, and can be done in a weekend.

the general concensus on the boards is that 8-10psi is safe for the 7a, and can be achieved using stock internals. if you really want more out of the engine at that point, it's time for a head swap, or a 3sgte.

This post has been edited by sinner96ST: Jul 20, 2006 - 3:32 PM