#71551, "Thinking of going turbo with high mileage..."
I have 183K on my car. Timing belt has been done twice and the HG was done by Satan 10K ago. I know that in order to boost anything over 7-8 psi I'll need a low-com rebuild and a clutch. First question is if I do this myself, with some mechanical ability, what am I looking at as far as down time? Is this a good idea? I really can't or don't want to try and afford a new car at this point because I love this thing and would just like to progress on it. What do you guys think?
#71553, "RE: Thinking of going turbo with high mileage..." In response to Reply # 0 May-24-04 07:45 PM by Steve
Give it a shot..if compression is fine gofer it..Im approaching 120k miles and Im doing it within the next month I hope....And depending on stock exhaust being rusted n lame is gunna determine a bit of time..I figure thats the hardest part..and fuel setup since yu got a 96. just get a friend to help. and start in the morning.
Edit:and uber beats me again
Steve-o Top secret.
Originally posted by FlyinEsi I guess I'll just have to live with a 500+ hp AWD 4-banger.
#71554, "RE: Thinking of going turbo with high mileage..." In response to Reply # 2
Well the turbo install I'm not worried about. It's the rebuild that concerns me. I mean all the mods that I've done to the car I've done myself (full suspension, brakes, etc.) but I've never tackled a rebuild before.
#71555, "RE: Thinking of going turbo with high mileage..." In response to Reply # 3
Originally posted by Doug96GS Well the turbo install I'm not worried about. It's the rebuild that concerns me. I mean all the mods that I've done to the car I've done myself (full suspension, brakes, etc.) but I've never tackled a rebuild before.
Oh a rebuild....nm, I was talking turbo install haha
#71556, "RE: Thinking of going turbo with high mileage..." In response to Reply # 4
Speaking as someone who did the actual rebuild without ordering a preassembled block, I can tell you that you can do it if you have the tools you need and are sure to budget extra money for things that always "come up" in the process.
For now, I would suggest you read up on these proceedures to get familiar with them:
setting/checking piston ring gaps checking main/rod bearing clearances installing/removing UDP
You're also going to want to pick up an upper gasket kit and new head gasket too imo. Add in a case of cheap oil, a couple filters, 2 or 3 different sealants, a couple tool rentals from Autozone, and fresh coolant, water and tranny fluid. Ask anyone who's had the pleasure, it adds up when you least expect it. Be as prepared as you can sir and you will own that bish when the time comes.
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