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Engine Swap/Turbo Suggestions
Posted: November 16th, 2006, 9:36 pm
by 666raCing
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.
Posted: November 16th, 2006, 10:36 pm
by mx3autozam
you could do a turbo de
but in my opinion i'd say the best would be a kf
Posted: November 16th, 2006, 10:59 pm
by max kl
spray a de then turbo it .
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Posted: November 16th, 2006, 11:21 pm
by PATDIESEL
Turbo DE would be the easiest for a young learner like yourself. The KF is a crappy POS.
Posted: November 17th, 2006, 4:38 am
by TrIcK^
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!
Posted: November 17th, 2006, 2:42 pm
by 666raCing
but i heard the turbo ZE could mess up the timing belts. what are the consequences if i turbo a ZE?
Posted: November 18th, 2006, 10:42 am
by hppwdn
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.