Turbo my 7A-FE engine. Scary to break it! Options

[AnaXyd]

Hello!

I have a 1996 Celica with the 7A-FE engine, and want to turbo it. But, on the Norwegian forums (where I come from) they forbid me to do this modification because the engine may be too weak, some parts may be wrecked and the costs will be high for reparation.

So what are you guys saying? Are there some modifications I have to do with the engine to strengthen it? New rods, valves, seals etc?

I am not thinking of a extreme turbo boost in my engine, just a little one for fun and for some more hp!



Any answer will be appreciated!

[FunkySR]

hey dude.

you need search '7afte' to get results.

anyway, i might be able to help.

you have 2 options.

1. Use a tubular manifold for a Honda B Series engine with your shosen turbo flange. You also need to get an exhaust manifold flange from JSG Tools. Now when you get both parts, not forgetting a gasket, you need to saw off the B series flange and weld the 7a flange in place. Strenthen the welds after that. Downside to this is that you might lose a fan, though having said that someone put a fan in front of the rad and changed the polarity.

2. Get a DIY manifold and flange kit from JSG Tools and weld it up yourself. Choose the turbo flange of your choice. That's what I did. I have a T25 but when this dies I will go for a T28 like I should have done in the first place.

Jason.