intern8tion9l Posted July 9, 2005 Report Posted July 9, 2005 is it worth me buying a turbo setup to install on a 2.8? and if so, what else needs to be done to make the setup work? i know nothing about the turbo motor...basically i'm just asking if it's pretty much a bolt-on upgrade Quote
digitaloutsider Posted July 9, 2005 Report Posted July 9, 2005 Don't bother with the 2.8. Go grab a TGP engine and tranny. Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted July 9, 2005 Report Posted July 9, 2005 A 2.8 would probably handle a turbo just fine. If the kit is much cheaper than buying a TGP motor, I'd think about it. You've already got the 5-speed so the memcal would have to be tuned differently anyways... And to answer your question, no I wouldn't consider this a "bolt on" upgrade.. little more involved then that. Nice looking car BTW! Quote
Canada Posted July 9, 2005 Report Posted July 9, 2005 Beings that your 2.8 5 speed is mint.....Id keep it that way and find another W to turbo. Quote
digitaloutsider Posted July 9, 2005 Report Posted July 9, 2005 If you can actually find a complete turbo system cheaper than you can a TGP motor, then go for it. (I just find that happening VERY VERY VERY unlikely) I didn't see you had the 282. Beef it up a little bit, and you should have no trouble bolting it up to the LG5. Quote
intern8tion9l Posted July 9, 2005 Author Report Posted July 9, 2005 so what are the major things i'm looking at? the setup i found has the turbo, manifolds, and downpipe. it's only like $250 Quote
Guest TurboSedan Posted July 9, 2005 Report Posted July 9, 2005 are you reffering to the TGP turbo/manifolds/crossover pipe and downpipe going for $250 on EBAY? Quote
intern8tion9l Posted July 9, 2005 Author Report Posted July 9, 2005 yeah i am, just saw it, thought it looked good Quote
Guest TurboSedan Posted July 9, 2005 Report Posted July 9, 2005 http://www.w-body.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31097 keep in mind you'll need alot more parts than just that stuff. i myself wouldn't hesitate to turbocharge a 2.8 MPFI V6. i turbocharged my NA 3.1 with TGP stuff, and if anything the 2.8 is probably a little stronger. i say go for it. Quote
intern8tion9l Posted July 9, 2005 Author Report Posted July 9, 2005 didn't know this was such a talked about thing already. i need to get online more often. since i don't know what the hell i'm talking about, what is a lot more stuff? i really don't mean to sound like an idiot Quote
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