rpholz Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 i have a 86 xt mpfi 2wd and have recently found a wrecked 87 gl-10 turbo in the junk yard and was wondering if i got the manifold, turbo, downpipe, intake boot, and vacum lines. what else would it take to put that on my xt? ecu? mas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 better off doing a ej swap for reliability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 money fixes everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpholz Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 money fixes everything lmao very true but if i had the money i'd have a 86 xt with the full drivetrain of an 08' STI and some pretty kick rump roast paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Roger that. Maybe I need to start playing the lotto more than once or twice every other year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 i have a 86 xt mpfi 2wd and have recently found a wrecked 87 gl-10 turbo in the junk yard and was wondering if i got the manifold, turbo, downpipe, intake boot, and vacum lines. what else would it take to put that on my xt? ecu? mas? You would also need the engine x-member, its cutout for the up-pipe. Also the complete engine harness and maybe the rest too, because they changed wiring in 87. And just so you know.......there have been a few people that have made high compression turbo engines. This engine model is fragile and very temperamental. And they didnt last very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpholz Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 You would also need the engine x-member, its cutout for the up-pipe.Also the complete engine harness and maybe the rest too, because they changed wiring in 87. And just so you know.......there have been a few people that have made high compression turbo engines. This engine model is fragile and very temperamental. And they didnt last very long. o i am definatly not planning on high compression just a tad bit more mmmfff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 o i am definatly not planning on high compression just a tad bit more mmmfff. I think what turbone was saying is that without swapping the heads, you will have a high compresion turbo engine. The ea81 turbo engines had lower compression heads than the n/a engines. I would assume ea82 was the same. What you are talking about doesn't seem like a reasonable way to get a little extra oomph. swap the whole engine and harness or you will most likely create a high maintenance nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpholz Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 I think what turbone was saying is that without swapping the heads, you will have a high compresion turbo engine. The ea81 turbo engines had lower compression heads than the n/a engines. I would assume ea82 was the same. What you are talking about doesn't seem like a reasonable way to get a little extra oomph. swap the whole engine and harness or you will most likely create a high maintenance nightmare. ah ok. i was not aware of the differences in the n/a and turbo motors. any turbo car i have messed with was totaly custom and had no stock components at all and wasnt sure. thanks. -ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I think what turbone was saying is that without swapping the heads, you will have a high compresion turbo engine. The ea81 turbo engines had lower compression heads than the n/a engines. I would assume ea82 was the same. What you are talking about doesn't seem like a reasonable way to get a little extra oomph. swap the whole engine and harness or you will most likely create a high maintenance nightmare. Actually, its not the heads - its the pistons. The turbo pistons are dished, which decreases the comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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