Non-turbo to Turbo conversion questions.

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scotty87zx
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Im planning on putting a stock 87 turbo into my non-turbo engine, as you know or may not know I drive a 1987 2+2. I found a turbo for a 1987 but just the turbo. I was wondering what parts I will need (intake manifold, exaust manifold,wiring, hoses, ecu, etc.), and how much it will cost me. AZ-Zbum I know you can help me with this. but any replies will be appriciated. Thanks

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evildky
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the compression on the N/A motor is higher so if you did it you'd need to keep the boost low, you need everything else...., the ECU, Injecots, The exhaust manifolds, the engine crossmember, the oil pan, the oil lines, the coolant lines ets, it's much easier to just buy the car you really want, if you must have the turbo 2+2 then I suggest you find a complete donor ar purchace a front cut

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scotty87zx
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Thanks alot AZ-Zbum your my mentor of cars, but I have another question, this one is off-topic of the turbo, but I was trying to hook my foglights up this morning and they wouldnt work, I purchased a new bulb (h3) and cant figure out out to put it in, the bulb that was in it has a round tip that goes into the plug, but the only bulbs they had were flat tipped and I have no clue on how to hook it up.

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shove it in the hole. it will fit and hold.

or, go to the dealership and pay $15 each for the bulbs.


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