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wanna go turbo..

bandits grand prix

bandits grand prix

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im toying with the idea of gathering up some turblow stuffez what suportin mods would i need to make it work good? i have an n/a 38 with just an intake
 


i would think it depends on how much power you want to make...

if it takes all those supporting mods to run a 3.2 pulley, i would think around those lines. colder plugs, cooler t stat, headers, you might need to upgrade the fuel pump, injectors, rockers would be beneficial and springs with new retainers so you can get that higher rpm powerband...

again im not sure, im just guessing.
 


i usually try searching for the answer to my question but it brings me back to the hompage... and google never works out for meh.. and when i dig thru posts and stuffez i can stilll never find anything. so i just click new posts hoping something related comes up.

but neway its either go turbo for what, a couple grand? or swap an l67 in for around 7 to 8 hundred... duhsizshinss duhsizshins....................
 


bandits grand prix said:
im toying with the idea of gathering up some turblow stuffez what suportin mods would i need to make it work good? i have an n/a 38 with just an intake
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Turbo
bov
wastegate
crossover
downpipe
misc vacuum lines/oil line
couplers, bolts
valve springs
bigger injectors
fuel pump
tuner
gaskets
optional plogs
optional intercooler
hv3 is a good idea with the metal upper intake off the L26

Beware what you read... going turbo is not a small undertaking. It requires a lot of work and a lot of money. Even if you go budget, you will still spend a lot. Unless you or someone you know who works for free is willing to fabricate things for you. You can also buy junkyard/ebay turbos that will work like **** and likely blow soon after you put them on, possibly compromising your engine.
 
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SnowFlake said:
Turbo
bov
wastegate
crossover
downpipe
misc vacuum lines/oil line
couplers, bolts
valve springs
bigger injectors
fuel pump
tuner
gaskets
optional plogs
optional intercooler
hv3 is a good idea with the metal upper intake off the L26

Beware what you read... going turbo is not a small undertaking. It requires a lot of work and a lot of money. Even if you go budget, you will still spend a lot. Unless you or someone you know who works for free is willing to fabricate things for you. You can also buy junkyard/ebay turbos that will work like **** and likely blow soon after you put them on, possibly compromising your engine.
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Crappy ebay brands... I agree.. But any heavy diesel turbo is going to be fine as your not seeing the boost levels it was previously ran at. If anything, you can get a rebuild kit and have the wheel balanced and you'll be fine.
 
I have also been contemplating this...... but this being my only car atm probably gonna leave it n/a to stay reliable. and start saving for the summer car.. for the summer after this one....................................ah well i still havent got my hv3 yet from the mail so that should keep my happy for this summer lols.
 
Grimsin said:
I have also been contemplating this...... but this being my only car atm probably gonna leave it n/a to stay reliable. and start saving for the summer car.. for the summer after this one....................................ah well i still havent got my hv3 yet from the mail so that should keep my happy for this summer lols.
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youll love the new get up and go above 60mph lol
 
99pgpgt said:
youll love the new get up and go above 60mph lol
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thats why i wont get headers I dont want to lose more bottom end, and overkill tuned my car on 91 octane, incar tune so it gets to 60 mph pretty good, im on a 3:05 gear ratio also so my accelleration is defferent from you guys, 3:29's 00-03 GP GT's has correct?
 


Grimsin said:
I have also been contemplating this...... but this being my only car atm probably gonna leave it n/a to stay reliable. and start saving for the summer car.. for the summer after this one....................................ah well i still havent got my hv3 yet from the mail so that should keep my happy for this summer lols.
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If done right turbo kits are very reliable. My turbo Grand Prix is my daily. No issues and still getting good gas mileage.
 
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