to turbo or not to turbo

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i am running a 1989 rocky f70 and i wont to fit a turbo to is i have been offered one of a later model but not shore if i can get away with it?:?

am i risking blowing it up?:'(

if anyone out there can help please let me no

hum, not to sure

Mate,

I think you will find you will come across problems....firstly you will need to change all the inlet and exhaust manifolds (which I guess would come with the turbo). Also there is a turbo oil feed/drain that goes in to the sump..I know the true Turbo models there is a casting for the tube, I do not think it is there on the non-turbo's (not even blocked off) but I may be wrong.

Also, I think the pump would need tweaking....extra air with no extra fuel to burn would not give you alot.

These would just be my first thoughts......
Cheers

H

Cheers

H

it's a place to start

hi H cheers, it's a place to start. luckery its of a donor so i can get all that i need, i did consider a complete engine swop mite be the best idea.

do the swap

Mate,

If you know the other engine is sound, then I would suggest the swap...it can easily be done in a day (if you have the means to lift the engine out)I have always used a telehandler or tractor/loader.

I have done two complete swap outs over the years.....the only issue I ever faced was fitting the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold, it was slighty to short...all I had to do was swap the exhaust manifold from the origanl engine and I was away.....just check that where your non-turbo exhaust manifold meets the exhaust pipe will be in the same place.

Hey, if you are near Leicester (South Leic) I will gladly come and give you hand for laugh...

Cheers

H

Cheers

H

cheers for the advice

unforchanetly' H i live in east sussex other wise i would ask you around for a tea in a oily mug. an engine change is the best ider but its finding sum where to do the swap as i live in a flat and the wife will kill me if i use the drive again, (the nabours might be peed off two). i will keep a swap in mind' if i go that far i might
take the running gear as well.