 Going 7A-FTE at 140k+, Is it worth it? |
 Oct 7, 2003 - 2:58 AM
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I'm wanting to eventually do a turbo project on my ST. The only thing is, my engine has about 136k miles on it right now and I won't have the money to do this for quite awhile. I was wondering if you guys think it would be worth it to turbo my engine w/ this much mileage.
I'm also planning to rebuild beforehand. |
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Oct 7, 2003 - 3:14 AM
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Keep in mind these cars (6gc) were never ment to be drag racing champs. Speed is great if you can afford it, but you have one of the best bult cars Toyota ever cotemplated. Do what you can to the motor but unless you can throw alot of money at the engine, do all the bolt ups, P&P and tune it. But always remember when you see thise civics, think of the MSRP on his to yours--thats the difference not your power. |
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Delta_Phoenix Going 7A-FTE at 140k+ Oct 7, 2003 - 2:58 AM
5sfeTurbo I would say no, reason being your engine is ... Oct 7, 2003 - 3:02 AM Delta_Phoenix During the rebuild, should I have the engine bored... Oct 7, 2003 - 3:06 AM Delta_Phoenix So in other words, don't plan on pushing 20psi... Oct 7, 2003 - 3:28 AM 5sfeTurbo hmmmm....ballpark..maybee $700+. Oct 7, 2003 - 3:31 AM macavely i say do it.... F everyone that say don't... i... Oct 7, 2003 - 3:41 AM Delta_Phoenix QUOTE (5sfeTurbo @ Oct 7, 2003 - 3:31 AM) hmmmm...... Oct 7, 2003 - 3:44 AM Delta_Phoenix QUOTE (macavely @ Oct 7, 2003 - 3:41 AM) i say do ... Oct 7, 2003 - 3:46 AM Mynzeyes dude. mike. you know i'm down for a rebuild an... Oct 7, 2003 - 4:32 AM 97sccelica before anything go and get a compression/leak down... Oct 7, 2003 - 1:45 PM Delta_Phoenix because John is the bling bling king
i know fo... Oct 7, 2003 - 5:46 PM Inferno I can't wait to read about the process that yo... Oct 7, 2003 - 5:59 PM 5sfeTurbo I know a couple people on the board t-charged the ... Oct 7, 2003 - 8:33 PM FallenHero Re-build it with pistons and rods from a 4agze, an... Oct 7, 2003 - 10:48 PM Delta_Phoenix I was going to bore the cylinders about .02 if pos... Oct 8, 2003 - 12:01 AM Delta_Phoenix Another thing. How much can the 7a-fe tranny take ... Oct 8, 2003 - 12:04 AM 97sccelica QUOTE (Delta_Phoenix @ Oct 7, 2003 - 9:04 PM) Anot... Oct 8, 2003 - 12:54 AM FallenHero lol, I had no clue they used metal head gaskets...... Oct 8, 2003 - 1:01 AM 97sccelica QUOTE (FallenHero @ Oct 7, 2003 - 10:01 PM) lol, I... Oct 8, 2003 - 1:42 AM Delta_Phoenix QUOTE (FallenHero @ Oct 8, 2003 - 1:01 AM) lol, I ... Oct 8, 2003 - 3:08 AM Delta_Phoenix nevermind, i found them.
BTW, don't you guys ... Oct 8, 2003 - 3:16 AM FallenHero No. they wont. There is no need to bore your cyl... Oct 8, 2003 - 1:08 PM Delta_Phoenix what's a reasonable price for those rods ... Oct 9, 2003 - 2:12 AM
zipstrips QUOTE (FallenHero @ Oct 8, 2003 - 11:08 AM) No. t... Oct 9, 2003 - 11:33 PM |
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