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mountainman
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JAN 24, 10:35 PM
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Well... I would love to put a Chrysler PT Cruiser turbo motor in a Fiero. Same basic configuration as the duke motor. 4 cyl. 5 speed. But, 170 to 225 HP. All day long. That's double the dukes power, no weight gain and factory style reliability. Just a thought. JM
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Dennis LaGrua
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JAN 25, 12:05 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by mountainman:
Well... I would love to put a Chrysler PT Cruiser turbo motor in a Fiero. Same basic configuration as the duke motor. 4 cyl. 5 speed. But, 170 to 225 HP. All day long. That's double the dukes power, no weight gain and factory style reliability. Just a thought. JM |
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Ideas and reality often do not coincide. Going outside the realm of swapping a non-GM engine into a GM car never designed for it, presents some really difficult challenges. It has been done before with intense fabrication and wiring for the most profound enthusiast. Even some GM swaps are hard to do so this job is far more that most would ever hope to do . ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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JAN 25, 05:12 PM
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Thanks guys, I'm just considering options... but I totally get what you guys are saying about Turbo and Turbo lag. Years ago, my wife had a 2002 1.8T Jetta. It was sluggish off the line, and then the Turbo would kick in and the tires would be burning rubber by the time I was already on the other side of the intersection (185hp version). It was the wildest feeling. I had the same experience with an RX-7 Turbo-2 from back in the day.
Definitely inconvenient when power comes on hard in the middle of a turn.
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mountainman
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JAN 25, 11:08 PM
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I agree with you Dennis. It would be tons of work. Mechanically I don't think it would be that difficult with the exception of the intercooler and designing a motor plate. Making it run would be the trick. Stand alone computer perhaps...
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Dennis LaGrua
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FEB 10, 01:51 PM
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Just a general comment. With my 3.4L Turbo lag is hardly noticeable by using the correct size turbo, a cam with a turbo profile and a properly sized exhaust. For instance keeping the crossover pipe to a 2" size and wrapping it keeps the exhaust flow moving quickly and allows the Turbo to spool up almost instantaneously. Slam the pedal down and boost comes on quick. Its all a matter of designing the turbo system correctly. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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