proxlamus© Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 This has been in my head for months now.. But i kinda want to completly ditch the turbo setup... and build a High Compression N/A motor with some ITB's and a wicked cam and head work. Turbo's are a hoot.. although very simple.. its just more parts to fail or maintain. I used to dream of the sound of turbo's and make turbo noises w my mouth haha.. and now i admire the sound of tripple carb or ITB setups and POWERFUL naturally aspirated motors someone straighten me out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 No need to straiten you out, send your motor up here (ill take car of it) and then you start your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janaka Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 how much for the turbo set up then? I'm looking at doing a swap and it looks like you have it sorted out already. Let me know if you are looking to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Ryan, not trying to talk you out of it (you know I'm NA), but at our altitude, you just gave up ~20% compared to sea level. Turbos let you get that back and more. Just something to keep in mind. But if you decide to "come back", it will be fun to compare notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Turbo's are a hoot.. although very simple.. its just more parts to fail or maintain. I used to dream of the sound of turbo's and make turbo noises w my mouth haha.. and now i admire the sound of tripple carb or ITB setups and POWERFUL naturally aspirated motors someone straighten me out!!! Those are all the same reasons why I have stayed NA all these years. (even while hanging around hybridz) Early on I made a decision, and that was to either put flat tops or dished pistons in my block. I chose the flat tops and never looked back. I love the sound of my engine in the mid 6000rpm range... and I don't even have the ITB's on yet. I say ditch the turbo when you switch to the gixxer itbs, and then decide if you want to put it back on later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Ryan, not trying to talk you out of it (you know I'm NA), but at our altitude, you just gave up ~20% compared to sea level. Turbos let you get that back and more. Just something to keep in mind. Totally. If I were at 5000 ft the last thing I'd want is a NA L engine. If you're going to go NA, may I suggest a large increase in displacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 We drove down to Steamboat a month ago and my dads Saturn Vue was just completely gutless. It was by no means fast to begin with but at 6000 ft there was nothing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnoutZ Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Wouldnt acceleration be faster with a turbo? What if you greatly increased displacement and added a turbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Am i crazy?! I want to get rid of the turbo! Yes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 lol. well im building ITB's now and a pressure plenum! I wouldnt be able to drive around without the turbo.. CR is stock dished pistons and a 2mm hg.. so its a loooowww cr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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