Hey all, i have a 420A with 88,000 miles on it. I was planning on turboing my car maybe next summer or around there. But is it safe to turbo a car with that many miles? If not should i get a new engine or just certain parts. Please advies. Thanks guys you all rock!

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I know it is going to cost a lot, but you should rebuild the bottom end with lower comp. forged pistons, rings, rods, seals, etc.. You end up saving in the long run.

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I turbo'd mine at 96,000 and at 101,000 the piston ring lands gave out because I was spiking to 10-11psi cause of the cold weather, and I had this weard lean spot the whole time from 4,000-5,500 rpm.

I think you can def. do it and if u leave the boost alone I think u will be fine (8psi at most depending on what kit) but your ganna want more boost...


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turn it down to 6-7 and you will be ok for a while. The main factor is, How is the engine and car doing now? If its in bad shape the turbo will make sure to exploit that.

Miles mean almost nothing (cept under certain circumstances). If the engine has been strong so far, then shoot for it IMO. There are people here that boosted cars with less than 14k miles and blew, some that ARE boosting with 100k miles plus and do ok.

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Lots of options... You could get the whole kit from Howell or do the Ebay one at a time.. I just saw JE pistons/Eagle Rods for $704

http://www.howellautomotive.com/Howell/Store/catalog/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=142_38_174&products_id=519

http://www.howellautomotive.com/Howell/Store/catalog/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=142_38_174&products_id=1439

http://search.ebay.com/420a_W0QQfromZR8QQsorecordstoskipZ0

Hope this helps

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90' GSX, 06' Effo SSL

(parting out 95 GS)

Ok well i dont know a lot about rebuilt bottom ends. Could you tell me your opinions on which robs and such to buy, like who makes the best, which parts would i need to do a rebuild and all that? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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bump.....thanks for the help guys

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the question you have to answer is, how much boost do you want to run? that will decide if you need to rebuild or not.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7932488524&category=33623

that link has argueably the best setup for a rebuild with the 8.8:1 compression pistons. and you would want to go to a machinest and have them bore over your cylinders +.02.

if you don't know what to do, i suggest you read A LOT of the info on here. just by asking us to tell you what to do, you're not going to learn it for yourself. at least that's what i try to do now .

Originally posted by 420a-Tnthewerks
the question you have to answer is, how much boost do you want to run? that will decide if you need to rebuild or not. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7932488524&category=33623 that link has argueably the best setup for a rebuild with the 8.8:1 compression pistons. and you would want to go to a machinest and have them bore over your cylinders +.02. if you don't know what to do, i suggest you read A LOT of the info on here. just by asking us to tell you what to do, you're not going to learn it for yourself. at least that's what i try to do now .

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I installed a STAR Stage 2 at 88,000 miles.

What it boils down to, you're eventually going to want to put good pistons and rods in it anyway, so the fact it has 88K on the stock bottom end should be the last thing on your mind, and should have absolutely no bearing on whether you install the turbo or not.

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Thanks...i think i will rebuild the bottom end first, just so i can be safe, i wouldnt want to take any chances, bump

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Your engine is going to blow just as quickly whether you have 1,000 miles, or 100,000 miles.

The rings and bearings are what wear out over time, yet these never blow on turbo'd 420a's.

We blow the piston ring lands which never age or wear down.

The only thing that could go out on a high-mileage engine is the head gasket, and even then, you're just as likely to have it blow on a new motor.

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good old "dont fix what aint broke" mentality - you got my support.

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nothing like driving with the windows down and the music low: i love hearing the turbo spool, swwwhhhttt!!!!

yea i dont wanna do any unnecessary work but enough people have told me that its likly the bottom end will blow out if i turbo it an engine with this many miles without a rebuild....Thanks a lot guys ill prolly just turbo it and monitor the psi no higher then 7-8 untill i do the rebuild...YOU GUYS ROCK!

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heh. i didnt even blow my engine. i just got tired of 8psi and stuck in the built bottom end.

Thanks you guys, i appreciate the help. The ultimate goal of mine is to get my car 300+ and still be a daily driver. With the help you all have given me, hopfully this summer i will be a lot closer to reaching my goal. I really appreciate it.
If Anyone knows where i can get a STAR Stage II kit, with a Ball Bearing turbo in it, please let me know....

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http://www.overboost.com/obs/search.asp?search_string=&search_make=20&search_model=76&search_year=1999&search_cat_id=1&search_price_from=&search_price_to=&search_mfg_id=&search_button.x=53&search_button.y=9&search_sc_id=

Don't work for the system, Let the system work for you.

First mesaage got messed up. Um ARE there any package deals for the STAR STAGE II that include the BALL BEARING turbo t03/04???????

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