 157,000 to late to turbo? |
 Nov 15, 2006 - 6:13 PM
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hey just wondering what you guys think, is 157,000 miles on a 7AFE to late to turbo , or should i invest in a rebuild 3SGTE swap. ?
let me know ... -------------------- How far can it take you. The real question is. How far are you willing to go ?
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Nov 19, 2006 - 11:33 AM
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I have a similar question. My 5sfe has 150,000 (almost 151 now!) and I want to turbo it, but I'm not sure about it... I mean, the engine runs fine now, but I don't want to drop a couple grand into an engine for a turbo only to blow it within a couple thousand miles because of the added stress. could it take it? or would rebuilding it or buying a new 5sfe be my only real option for turbo-ing?
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Nov 21, 2006 - 2:46 PM
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QUOTE(6strngs @ Nov 19, 2006 - 8:33 AM) [snapback]503727[/snapback] I have a similar question. My 5sfe has 150,000 (almost 151 now!) and I want to turbo it, but I'm not sure about it... I mean, the engine runs fine now, but I don't want to drop a couple grand into an engine for a turbo only to blow it within a couple thousand miles because of the added stress. could it take it? or would rebuilding it or buying a new 5sfe be my only real option for turbo-ing? that mileage is pretty high to deal with the added stress of a turbo, there are probably parts that are worn in and perform just fine with the motor as it is, such as piston rings, cylinder walls, and crank journals. With suck high mileage the parts are already pretty worn. They probably wont last very long under boost. You might get lucky and not have any problems, but with the money your gonna spend on the kit, i would probly just save a little more and get a 3sgte and use your tranny (its cheaper) Good luck!  |
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Nov 21, 2006 - 11:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 12, '06 From Wilmington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 45 (100%) |
QUOTE(eggman40 @ Nov 21, 2006 - 11:46 AM) [snapback]504275[/snapback] You might get lucky and not have any problems, but with the money your gonna spend on the kit, i would probly just save a little more and get a 3sgte and use your tranny (its cheaper) Good luck! I live in california. it's near-impossible to make one legal... though, now apparently someone is saying it is legal if you install all the emission control stuff on it. but even then, it would have to be a 94+ so I might only be able to get a 3rd gen, which is even more money... -------------------- 94 GT - Sold -------- 69 Pontiac Lemans - Sold 88 Alltrac - Sold ---- 04 WRX - Sold 00 GT-S - Sold ------ 91 Miata - project/drift car 95 GT - Sold -------- 96 GT - New Daily Drive |
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Nov 22, 2006 - 12:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '04 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE(6strngs @ Nov 21, 2006 - 8:22 PM) [snapback]504416[/snapback] QUOTE(eggman40 @ Nov 21, 2006 - 11:46 AM) [snapback]504275[/snapback] You might get lucky and not have any problems, but with the money your gonna spend on the kit, i would probly just save a little more and get a 3sgte and use your tranny (its cheaper) Good luck! I live in california. it's near-impossible to make one legal... though, now apparently someone is saying it is legal if you install all the emission control stuff on it. but even then, it would have to be a 94+ so I might only be able to get a 3rd gen, which is even more money... I live in cali and i "made" it legal  but its really up to youEdit: its not like the turbo kit you put on the motor now would be street legal anyway, so if your gonna get popped for an illegal mod, you may as well make it worth your while and get a 3sgte. This post has been edited by eggman40: Nov 22, 2006 - 12:29 PM |
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Bbuck35 157,000 to late to turbo? Nov 15, 2006 - 6:13 PM
j0e_p3t get a compression test. and if you want more power... Nov 15, 2006 - 8:33 PM InfamousChappy The 7afe, in my opinon doesn't create optimal ... Nov 15, 2006 - 11:24 PM quicknstyle long term go 3s, more than likely has fewer miles ... Nov 16, 2006 - 3:44 PM
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Edit: its not like the turbo kit you put on ... Nov 22, 2006 - 4:36 PM
6strngs QUOTE(eggman40 @ Nov 22, 2006 - 9:27... Nov 22, 2006 - 4:42 PM GTS13 Ok, this is strictly opinion, but I feel that at t... Nov 21, 2006 - 5:53 PM Culpable04 I got a compression test done on my car today
cy... Nov 22, 2006 - 5:31 PM Batman722 QUOTE(Culpable04 @ Nov 22, 2006 - 5... Nov 22, 2006 - 5:58 PM 6strngs QUOTE(Batman722 @ Nov 22, 2006 - 2:5... Nov 23, 2006 - 3:18 AM Culpable04 yeap ! that's what I figured, so my christ... Nov 23, 2006 - 12:42 AM |
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