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  • #1

    turbo with q'?

    alright, ive got the 373's in the car, and want more power now... the next thing that im thinking is a turbo

    i kno theres a couple ppl on here with turbos so plz let me kno what im looking at for prices, and what all i hav 2 do to the engine and all the other components...

    my car is a 97 , and its got 138,000 miles on it.. i kno i need to port and polish my heads, but idk how much its would b

    id also like a website 2 go to, i kno sum ppl that know how 2 put them in, but would it b better just 2 hav it profesionally installed? thnx
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  • #2
    Re: turbo with q'?

    138,000 and going FI are two things that add up to you breaking that motor in a hurry. with a high mileage motor like that compression will be at a loss and FI depends on it.

    what current mods do you have?

    how much are you looking to spend?

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    • #3
      Re: turbo with q'?

      ive got magnaflow catbacks and thats it... i'll probably need a new engine rite?

      i really dont wanna spend over 5000

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      • #4
        Re: turbo with q'?

        well you are gonna need a turbo kit, FMU or injectors, turbo, (if not internally wastegated, a wastegate), blow off valve, tuning software (hptuners or dhp), new fuel pump, boost gauge, boost controller, and thats a turbo setup......

        however if i were you i would mod my car futher out before thinking about FI
        LSD
        gears (3.42>3.73 boosted)
        drvieshaft
        suspension
        etc.

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        • #5
          Re: turbo with q'?

          actually my 3.73's suck from a roll untill you get over 100 then the car really shines....

          You dont need to get your heads ported and polished for a turbo...dunno where or who you got that **** from
          Juiced Rally Red 98 A4<br /><br />Way too much to list....<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2263415\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2263415</a>

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          • #6
            Re: turbo with q'?

            actually that statement is all kinds of wrong. It is dependant on the type of boost. If it is a supercharger 4.10's are great if it is a turbo however I wouldn't even consider going over 3.42's. You need load on the motor for a turbo to produce more power, if you put to much of a mechanical advantage in the rear the turbo will suffer. Other than that what UDLOSE is completely right. Get all your other mods done first before considering FI of any type, you will be much happier and so will your car.
            2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhard

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            • #7
              Re: turbo with q'?

              Originally posted by T-Punk
              actually that statement is all kinds of wrong. It is dependant on the type of boost. If it is a supercharger 4.10's are great if it is a turbo however I wouldn't even consider going over 3.42's. You need load on the motor for a turbo to produce more power, if you put to much of a mechanical advantage in the rear the turbo will suffer. Other than that what UDLOSE is completely right. Get all your other mods done first before considering FI of any type, you will be much happier and so will your car.

              which statement is wrong??
              Juiced Rally Red 98 A4<br /><br />Way too much to list....<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2263415\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2263415</a>

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              • #8
                Re: turbo with q'?

                gears (3.42>3.73 boosted). Turbo I agree but not supercharged. Maybe I'm splitting hairs since this post is a turbo thread but I thought I should mention it.
                2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhard

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                • #9
                  Re: turbo with q'?

                  no your right....3.73's would be better on a supercharged car then a turbo one.,...the 3.73's on my turbo camaro hurt me
                  Juiced Rally Red 98 A4<br /><br />Way too much to list....<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2263415\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2263415</a>

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                  • #10
                    Re: turbo with q'?

                    Yeah, that is unfortunate. Might try to swap with a v8 manual car if you can talk one into it if you dont have an upgraded diff or anything other than gears. Just a thought.
                    2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhard

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                    • #11
                      Re: turbo with q'?

                      i have a auburn posi differential...and in spring when i get my new tranny and stall im also putting in 3.23's
                      Juiced Rally Red 98 A4<br /><br />Way too much to list....<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2263415\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2263415</a>

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                      • #12
                        Re: turbo with q'?

                        Why go with the 3.23's over the 3.42's? Also you might want to think about upgrading that diff, the clutches wear out in auburns (unless it's an auburn pro). The Eaton is a strong piece if you decided to upgrade it.
                        2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhard

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                        • #13
                          Re: turbo with q'?

                          most of the races i come accross are from a highway roll....and 3.23's will perform best from a roll but i will still be able to pull some nice times at the track

                          i havent had a problem with anything in my rear end yet...the only thing that went was my tranny

                          the guy i got it from off ebay said it was a Auburn but didnt know what model, and it came with the 3.73's on it. The guy that I had install my rear end said it was a very nice Auburn and not the clutch type
                          Juiced Rally Red 98 A4<br /><br />Way too much to list....<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2263415\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2263415</a>

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                          • #14
                            Re: turbo with q'?

                            It's probably a pro then so you should be good there and I agree for what you are doing the 3.23's are the right choice, i was just curious.
                            2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhard

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