1980 Datsun 720 pickup 4x4 L20 engine, Can i put a turbo on?

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EBiN5446
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Hi everyone I apologize if there is a thread about this, i figured this would be a good way to introduce myself to the forum and ask my question and if there is another thread please direct me that way. anyhow, i just purchased a 1980 datsun 720 4x4 it has the l20 engine a 2 barrel weber carb and i was wondering how to add a turbo to this beast without destroying the engine.


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boost low and learn as much as you can about blow through carb setups.

However KA24e swap is the fastest and easiest way to turbo. 8-10psi on a basic t3/t4 setup with rx-7 injectors and a tune will make you smile.

ka-t forums have tons of info.

Turboing an L20 in my opinion, is more trouble than its worth. but it you are just doing for fun then grab a volvo turbo or a nissan turbo off of a CA18 and play around. I'd love to see a member build a blowthrough.

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Oh and Welcome to NICOclub.

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EBiN5446 wrote:Hi everyone I apologize if there is a thread about this, i figured this would be a good way to introduce myself to the forum and ask my question and if there is another thread please direct me that way. anyhow, i just purchased a 1980 datsun 720 4x4 it has the l20 engine a 2 barrel weber carb and i was wondering how to add a turbo to this beast without destroying the engine.
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