Engine Swap/Turbo Suggestions

666raCing · Post by **666raCing** » November 16th, 2006, 9:36 pm

Okay, i've got this problem. I'm not sure whether to:

keep my k8 1.8L and put a turbo on that. possibly get a new fuel pump and regulator to fit the turbo as well

get a KF 2.0L and turbo that too, along with the above fuel pump things.

get a KLZE and turbo (i've been suggested not to) that.

Any suggestions on a good combo. My current engine at the moment has 112k miles on it. so it's in mild condition.

mx3autozam · Post by **mx3autozam** » November 16th, 2006, 10:36 pm

you could do a turbo de

but in my opinion i'd say the best would be a kf

max kl · Post by **max kl** » November 16th, 2006, 10:59 pm

spray a de then turbo it .
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PATDIESEL · Post by **PATDIESEL** » November 16th, 2006, 11:21 pm

Turbo DE would be the easiest for a young learner like yourself. The KF is a crappy POS.

TrIcK^ · Post by **TrIcK^** » November 17th, 2006, 4:38 am

There is a VERY good sticky article in the V6 FAQ section about forced induction relating to high compression engines (ZE) that will open your eyes a bit

If its cost, turbo the k8. If you got the cash, i would turbo the ZE!

666raCing · Post by **666raCing** » November 17th, 2006, 2:42 pm

but i heard the turbo ZE could mess up the timing belts. what are the consequences if i turbo a ZE?

hppwdn · Post by **hppwdn** » November 18th, 2006, 10:42 am

I turbo'd my ZE. As long as you keep your fuel etc in line and tuned it's not a big deal.

If you're just getting started do a ZE swap, enjoy that for awhile then move on to turbo stuff. Just the ZE in there is night and day to a K8.