How hard would it be to put a turbocharger on a Legacy L? If I could
find one off a turbo car would it be difficult to intstall or are
there modifications that need to be made to wiring and such? Thanks
for the help. Oh, and do you think the hp gain would be worth it?
Thanks
How hard to turbocharge?
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Dave aka DLC/dackampf
How hard to turbocharge?
Well the 2.2 Turbo motor is a LOT different than the NA version but
you should be able to safely install one if the boost was regulated
low, say, 5PSI. The problem is that you'd have to run oil lines,
headers, downpipe, cooling lines, get an ECU and a few other bits.
You might as well just put the whole engine and transmission in, to
be honest.
you should be able to safely install one if the boost was regulated
low, say, 5PSI. The problem is that you'd have to run oil lines,
headers, downpipe, cooling lines, get an ECU and a few other bits.
You might as well just put the whole engine and transmission in, to
be honest.
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Josh Colombo
How hard to turbocharge?
I agree with you on this too....there's just too much stuff that has to be
converted over....and with the boost that low you're probably not going to
get that much. The other thing dave didn't mention is that on most turbos
the compression ratio is lower and the engine has stronger piston rods, etc
to handle the extra load.
I honestly would kill to get my hands on a twin turbo 2.0 from
Japan........hehe
Josh
converted over....and with the boost that low you're probably not going to
get that much. The other thing dave didn't mention is that on most turbos
the compression ratio is lower and the engine has stronger piston rods, etc
to handle the extra load.
I honestly would kill to get my hands on a twin turbo 2.0 from
Japan........hehe
Josh
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Dave aka DLC/dackampf
How hard to turbocharge?
Just to add to what Josh said about compression, the 2.2 NA is 9.5:1
as opposed to 8.0:1 for the 2.2T. Most 2.5RS owners who turbocharge
with stock pistons are staying around 6PSI while the 2.2T was limited
to 8.7.
If they add intercoolers and good engine management computers, some
of the 2.5 guys are going over 10PSI of boost. With an intercooler
on a 2.2T, 18PSI would seem reasonable but not without larger
injectors, fuel pump and full exhaust. It's too bad the 2.2T heads
are so restrictive.
In other words, swap the engine/trans or just keep dreaming...
as opposed to 8.0:1 for the 2.2T. Most 2.5RS owners who turbocharge
with stock pistons are staying around 6PSI while the 2.2T was limited
to 8.7.
If they add intercoolers and good engine management computers, some
of the 2.5 guys are going over 10PSI of boost. With an intercooler
on a 2.2T, 18PSI would seem reasonable but not without larger
injectors, fuel pump and full exhaust. It's too bad the 2.2T heads
are so restrictive.
In other words, swap the engine/trans or just keep dreaming...