1990 gxl turbo swap questions
#1
aight so i just bought a 1990 GXL FC rx7
its practically in mint condition and the engine only has 55k miles on it
and ive learned that its hard to push anything over 200 hp on a NA engine so
Do i need to buy anything other than:
* TII engine (does it matter what year it is?)
* TII transmission
* TII drive shaft
and instalation fee
how much is this gonna run me?
and how much could i get if i sell the NA engine as is?
(dont waste your time flaming me, cause it wont impress anyone )
thanks guys!
its practically in mint condition and the engine only has 55k miles on it
and ive learned that its hard to push anything over 200 hp on a NA engine so
Do i need to buy anything other than:
* TII engine (does it matter what year it is?)
* TII transmission
* TII drive shaft
and instalation fee
how much is this gonna run me?
and how much could i get if i sell the NA engine as is?
(dont waste your time flaming me, cause it wont impress anyone )
thanks guys!
#2
if your goin to just swap to a t2 only you will need the following
s5 t2 motor
engine harness and matching t2 ecu
all the t2 spacific sensors
t2 tranny
t2 drive shaft
t2 diff and axels
at minimum t2 fuel pump or a turbo 255lph
basicaly all the t2 drive line components and a t2 starter
then there is some odds and ends you may want to go with like springs and suspention upgraded and posibly the radiator as the na rad doesnt cool enuff in hot weather for the hp a turbo can put out.
its not rocket sience here you want a t2 swap you will need everything t2 under the sun to do the job right what can you posibly be confused about
randy
s5 t2 motor
engine harness and matching t2 ecu
all the t2 spacific sensors
t2 tranny
t2 drive shaft
t2 diff and axels
at minimum t2 fuel pump or a turbo 255lph
basicaly all the t2 drive line components and a t2 starter
then there is some odds and ends you may want to go with like springs and suspention upgraded and posibly the radiator as the na rad doesnt cool enuff in hot weather for the hp a turbo can put out.
its not rocket sience here you want a t2 swap you will need everything t2 under the sun to do the job right what can you posibly be confused about
randy
#4
Actually, here is a real list of what you need, if you don't have the time or resources to get everything TII all at once.
-TII complete engine
-TII ECU
-TII engine harness
-TII AFM, boost sensor
-TII throttle cable
-Some kind of aftermarket boost gauge
-TII, FD, or some better fuel pump (Walbro 255lph if you plan to go big.
-TII hood
Put your NA flywheel on the TII engine. That way you can use the NA driveline, and starter.
Your FC looks familiar.
-TII complete engine
-TII ECU
-TII engine harness
-TII AFM, boost sensor
-TII throttle cable
-Some kind of aftermarket boost gauge
-TII, FD, or some better fuel pump (Walbro 255lph if you plan to go big.
-TII hood
Put your NA flywheel on the TII engine. That way you can use the NA driveline, and starter.
Your FC looks familiar.
#5
if you go with a na drive line your trans , diff and axels wont last long. if your goin to tear into the car to do a swap do it right the first time , do all t2 drive line parts so you wont have to redo the drive line at a later date.
#6
If you are a mad tyte dorifto king, then yes you should change the driveline.
If you are a 1/4 mile king, then yes you should change the drivelline.
If you just drive about enjoying your turbocharged FC, then no, the N/A is fine. Ever heard of Aaron Cake? Enough said.
Oh, and going on 3 years with the NA driveline. 2 trips to Deals Gap, and alot of random tire destruction.
But maybe my car will self destruct tomorrow because I 'cheaped out'
If you are a 1/4 mile king, then yes you should change the drivelline.
If you just drive about enjoying your turbocharged FC, then no, the N/A is fine. Ever heard of Aaron Cake? Enough said.
Oh, and going on 3 years with the NA driveline. 2 trips to Deals Gap, and alot of random tire destruction.
But maybe my car will self destruct tomorrow because I 'cheaped out'
#8
Originally Posted by djmtsu' post='888133' date='Nov 17 2007, 09:40 AM
If you are a mad tyte dorifto king, then yes you should change the driveline.
If you are a 1/4 mile king, then yes you should change the drivelline.
If you just drive about enjoying your turbocharged FC, then no, the N/A is fine. Ever heard of Aaron Cake? Enough said.
Oh, and going on 3 years with the NA driveline. 2 trips to Deals Gap, and alot of random tire destruction.
But maybe my car will self destruct tomorrow because I 'cheaped out'
If you are a 1/4 mile king, then yes you should change the drivelline.
If you just drive about enjoying your turbocharged FC, then no, the N/A is fine. Ever heard of Aaron Cake? Enough said.
Oh, and going on 3 years with the NA driveline. 2 trips to Deals Gap, and alot of random tire destruction.
But maybe my car will self destruct tomorrow because I 'cheaped out'
randy
#10
I like to keep my fingers crossed.
I am actually getting rid of my 17's and sticky 255's out back in favor of some BBS vert wheels with 225's all around. That should put less stress on the driveline and prolong the inevitable.
I am actually getting rid of my 17's and sticky 255's out back in favor of some BBS vert wheels with 225's all around. That should put less stress on the driveline and prolong the inevitable.