Ba N/a To Turbo

[RC 597]

Hi guys, I am having a debate atm wether or not to convert my presantly n/a XR6 to a turbo boosted one.

The problem being to buy all the bits required and convert my n/a engine, or do I buy a complete turbo

engine and pcm and fit that.

I am not chasing huge power and dont want to blow my wallet either, so I figured I would ask the people

that are in the know because I sure as hell dont .

Cheers Richard

[murrayallstar]

Im about to turbo my ba xr6

I purchase my stuff of fellow forum members

I was in the same predicament with everyone saying to buy a new motor.

Im planing to run low boost 5psi max 8psi.

At the moment it has cost me about $1700 for most of the hardware, just require computer and fitting havnt decided on wether to run a capa flash tuner or a haltech system

I can let you know how it goes next week once it convertered.

[Guest]

you can do it but remember the auto and diff are not the same although diff is similar

dont need new pcm's just flash with turbo tunes and use turbo fuel reg any more info call me or pm

[dansedgli]

Have you done any Nick?

What were the results? Do you have to take it easy due to the higher compression?

Is 300rwkw doable or is it too risky?

Edited 01/05/07 12:07 PM by dansedgli

[dadem0n]

Beta versions of VCM suite should be out soon and may be a better option with a conversion, considering the multiple changes and tweaks that would be required

A $250 set of valve springs would be a cheap "insurance" at first too.

Its "all in the tune"

If they can strap a GT42R pumping 14psi on the side of a stock 11.0C/R Expensive Daewoo 6.0L and turn 450rwkw, then trying to squeeze modest boost and sub300rwkw out of a N/A BA should be easily attainable

Edited 01/05/07 03:55 PM by dadem0n

[dadem0n]

  Dynowog said:

you can do it but remember the auto and diff are not the same although diff is similar

How is the auto mechanically "different"?

Diff is easily handled with a swap to a 2nd hand FPV or do it properly and fit a Kaaz!