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Whats the best turbo set up? 87 2.0block 2.3L head ?
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Posted by waveman [Email] (more from waveman) on Wed, 20 Aug 2003 00:02:06 Share Post by Email
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Hi,

I have a 87 2.0L 9000T with a 91 2.3L head with a stock 2.0L turbo.
I've also ported the 2.0 L intake to match the 2.3L intake ports upgrades: Red APC,K&N air filter, HP BYPASS,Injectors Red,2.3L Head 1991,Magna core wires, 15LBS Turbo bypass kit.


I have a few turbo questions.

1) The 2.3L has the same valves as a 2L but larger intake porting.
My car runs well at full boost but it's a bit doggy off the line.
I've heard all kinds of Turbo stories. People say I can add exhaust manifolds and some plumbing and a turbo from a 2.3L 1991-1998.
They say this will give me much more power and low end torque.

2) I called my local used parts distributor and he said he sees a high turbo failure rate with the 91-93.

3) Can you tell me what is the best turbo set up with my car.
what power gains 1-10 best?

4) Can you tell me all the parts that I will need?

5) Will the newer turbo spool up and give me more off the line torque?

6) Will I loose lot's of top end ?

7) What type of prices should I expect to pay for all the needed parts?

8) Is there any thing I should avoid?

9) Any thing I should do while I'm replacing the turbo?

10) Also will a 2.1 non turbo snail type intake run well or better
than the 2.0L intake with a larger turbo?

Thanks for all your time advice and wisdom.



Dave

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