Can you put a turbo on any car engine? or does it need to be a engine designed for a turbo?
2006-09-26 16:08:27 · 11 answers · asked by mburleigh8 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
hell no... just stick it on there!
your chevette will fly like the wind!
2006-09-26 16:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by Oliver Kloz-Hoff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the make and model (and year) one can purchase a turbo kit for a particular car. However, you have to be creative at moving things around in order to fit a turbo into the car. As other posters pointed out - turbos take a toll on a car's internal components unless you spend the time (or know someone with a machine shop) to strengthen those components for maximum use. Plus, make sure your car is no longer under warranty because adding a turbo would definitely void the warranty.
BMW's 3 Series Coupe will have a 300 HP twin turbo engine for around $41K. If you got the money - you're better off buying one of those.
2006-09-26 23:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could put a turbo on any car provided you have the clearance to do it, but keep in mind many engines (pistons, crankshaft and rings, engine block) are not designed to withstand the pressure of a turbo for more than a few years.
2006-09-26 23:10:46 · answer #3 · answered by tucsondude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes turbo's can go on any car. What you need to check out first, however, is the compression ratio of your engine. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the boost you can run. If your car manufacturer says to run premium fuel only, I would not reccomend a turbo kit. This is because the car would have a high compression ratio (that is why they said to run premium fuel only).
And as for Ellis D's comment. The rear wing is not for traction during acceleration, it's for traction around a turn at speed. A rear wing on a rear wheel drive car is useless for acceleration, too. Since you need air flowing over it for it to apply downforce.
2006-09-26 23:45:38 · answer #4 · answered by your_atlanta_man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but you have to consider the added torque will cause more heat on the pistons, valves, and compression chamber which in turn will put extra stress on the crankshaft and camshaft. Most engines not designed for use with turbo will not stand up to the added pressure and cause premature failure of the engine
2006-09-26 23:35:07 · answer #5 · answered by osito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many turbo and super charger kits for many cars. First you have to check if they have one for yours. If you find one, technically you can turbo charge your car. Then there are problems. Is your transmission good to handle more power ?
You might have to work on the transmission, shocks & strurts,cooling system,..............
Before you do this, make sure you check the prices. You will spend a lot of money, and your car won't last long as non-turbo car.
2006-09-26 23:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by novak-9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can put a turbo but you will have to modify some parts of the car so they can withstand the new setting
2006-09-26 23:13:27 · answer #7 · answered by zxcpoi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way, just go get one of those fancy "turbo" stickers and stick it on the side of your car like all the rest of the "HONDA DORKS" who think that putting stickers on their cars makes them go faster. And while you are at it, might as well put a huge rear spoiler on your front wheel drive car as well, since it does no good. Rock on!
2006-09-26 23:11:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can but you may void your warranty.
2006-09-26 23:16:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it would cost more than you would want to pay out.
2006-09-30 20:55:31 · answer #10 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋