Turbo on a n/a engine? Can it be done?

[dangeestarlet]

As above thinking of turboing my sr but on the 4efe lump? Bad idea or can it be done running low boost?

[Chris Green]

Yeah, it has been done, I think Tuning Developments did one.

[AdamB]

Has been done many times. Need to swap a few things over and sort a bit of wiring. They go well from what I've heard.

[dangeestarlet]

Thanks for the info, i know its stupid but i havent got the time an money to be buying a fte an changing looms etc, anyone want to write me a list what to buy would be great, thanks

[AdamB]

Off the top of my head :

Oil filter housing

Thermostat housing

Intercooler

Turbo

Aftermarket mani preferably

Decat

Oil and water lines

Possibly a map sensor

[dangeestarlet]

Cheers

[PaulStarletSR]

I've got 4efte pistons and rods for sale, ul need them too

[Xpect]

Decat isn't needed but some sort of engine Management is.

Well, I wouldn't drive without a cat because just throwing it out is easy. Compensating for having one is more fun and more respectable. Also I want to at least a bit spare the environment.

Hope you understand me, wasn't sure with some words.

[PaulStarletSR]

Decat isn't needed but some sort of engine Management is.

Well, I wouldn't drive without a cat because just throwing it out is easy. Compensating for having one is more fun and more respectable. Also I want to at least a bit spare the environment.

Hope you understand me, wasn't sure with some words.

tadger

[Liam_D]

Think Rob H is the man to talk to about this sorta business!

[rmsnoel]

I've got 4efte pistons and rods for sale, ul need them too

You dont need to change any engine internals but you will neef management. Google 5efe turbo and youll find plenty of info but emange blue is your easiest option

[daniel_g]

Think my next starlet project will be converting / turbo'ing an N/a.

To add to the list i'd imagine an uprated or FTE ignition system.

[morgey]

Run on about 0.5 bar boost the stock internals are fine.

One of the companies on here had done it, was about the same speed/slightly quicker than a stock glanza.

Might have changed injectors and valve springs and on an emanage iirc

[daniel_g]

And you'll need an FTE sump + pickup aswell i reckon.

FTE inlet, vac rail, TB, fuel rail, injectors, FPR.