it is a 1992 lumina (car) with 130,000 miles. Could it handle a turbo? The engine and transmission. It has been dove about 35-50 miles a day 7 days a week. Oil changed when due.It is a 3.1l.If not what would have to be done to make it be able to.
2007-03-11 17:57:10 · 6 answers · asked by p_o_s_pc 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Would getting the trans rebuilt with some good performance parts help with that and also put in some light wight seats and carbon fiber hood and trunk.I don't want a lot of power just some so when those punks in the little handas roll up with the loud pipes.I want to blow there doores off. LOL
2007-03-11 18:17:21 · update #1
it is a auto. Wish it was a stick.Would a auto trany cooler work to help keep it cool.
2007-03-11 18:40:30 · update #2
no point in puttin a turbo on a lumina , first of all way too much mileage for a lumiina, and if u wanted to somethin like tha go with a supercharger...
2007-03-11 18:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by sickskillz883 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will handle a turbo, but that depends on the boost pressure of the turbo. The motor will more than likely blow a head gasket, and the transmission might not be built to withstand the extra HP. If the transmission is a stick that would be a different story though. If your going thru the trouble of putting the money into a turbo then you should consider rebuilding the top end of the motor and make sure that you start using synthetic oil, as it scorches less from the heat of the turbo. Also throw on an intecooler as it can give u an extra 30+hp.
2007-03-12 01:22:13 · answer #2 · answered by scorthorn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why you would want to put a turbo in a lumina. I would becareful. I have seen the aluminum heads melt around the plug a couple of times before. of course that was in a 95 and 96 lumina.
2007-03-12 01:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by B H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd pass and find a better candidate. For one it has a lot of miles. Two it's a front wheeler. It would provably be easier to try and drop in a 3.8 supercharged engine and trans. But then you still have the computers,fuel system,cooling system and other things to contend with.
2007-03-12 01:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the 3.1's are pretty solid engines, but im not sure the tranny would hold up to the added high-end horsepower you'd be gaining. if you really want to do it, i would start by adding a BIG aftermarket tranny cooler.
2007-03-12 01:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by monotonous_life7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres no point in turboing said car. Its still going to be very heavy and very slow. And very unreliable.
save your money and buy a car thats meant to be modified.
2007-03-12 00:59:58 · answer #6 · answered by Kyle M 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋