What turbo should I buy? Options

[turnaround89]

I am getting ready to turbo my 1.8L engine. And I already know that you can't turbo a 914. But, what i would like to know is what are good cars to get turbo's off of?

I am looking for a small turbo that will spool quickly. Looking to run about 7 to 10 pounds of boost.

What turbo'd cars will give me a good turbo to use? I have been looking for ones on ebay, but don't really want to buy one there. I don't mind buying a used one, so going to the junkyard and getting one is definitely an option.

Which turbo?

[turnaround89]

After some pm's i had with RJMII, i am gonna look into and aftermarket efi system, instead of running carbs. The carbs that i already bought for the 914 will go onto my baja bug, ill need different intakes, but at least they don't go to waste that way. Or maybe even sell them and put that money into the 914 efi + turbo setup.

Megasquirt may be the way i will go. I got a little more reading about microsquirt to do, but i think megasquirt might be the best choice.

If i go efi, the turbo will go from the original idea of draw-through to a blow through setup. That way i could run the intercooler and keep temps lower.

Im mainly in the stage right now of deciding on efi or carbs. Sooner or later my 914 will have a turbo. I have to wait for a bonus i get from work to start purchasing parts. Woodman's is an awesome part-time job, grocery store in the midwest area, mainly Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

Sorry for flipping out, just don't like advice of giving up at all. Ottox914 and chairliew, my apologies, you are only trying to help. thank you!

[nein14]

After some pm's i had with RJMII, i am gonna look into and aftermarket efi system, instead of running carbs. The carbs that i already bought for the 914 will go onto my baja bug, ill need different intakes, but at least they don't go to waste that way. Or maybe even sell them and put that money into the 914 efi + turbo setup.

Megasquirt may be the way i will go. I got a little more reading about microsquirt to do, but i think megasquirt might be the best choice.

If i go efi, the turbo will go from the original idea of draw-through to a blow through setup. That way i could run the intercooler and keep temps lower.

Im mainly in the stage right now of deciding on efi or carbs. Sooner or later my 914 will have a turbo. I have to wait for a bonus i get from work to start purchasing parts. Woodman's is an awesome part-time job, grocery store in the midwest area, mainly Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

Sorry for flipping out, just don't like advice of giving up at all. Ottox914 and chairliew, my apologies, you are only trying to help. thank you!

Before you commit to an EFI injection system which is very $$$, by the time you done with your conversion you will be in the cost range of doing a 3.0 /6 911 motor.

Another option is to use Bosch CIS injection which is what my Turbo is using, which is the same design principle as the Porsche 930 onlty a 4 cyl. version.

Very very reliable, and a cost effective conversion. I run 10lbs. of boost on the street on premium and have run 14 lbs. on 100 octane on the track with the Caroll Water Injection system I have and the car does not have a intercooler.

This can also has a 3 qt. accusump and a front mount oil cooler and has been running this set up since 2002 thats 7 years !!!!!!
Very very reliable and can be driven as a daily driver! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Geat a copy of Excellence magazine June 02' there is a 4 page article on the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Good luck with your project keep me posted on your progress.

[rusty914]

After some pm's i had with RJMII, i am gonna look into and aftermarket efi system, instead of running carbs. The carbs that i already bought for the 914 will go onto my baja bug, ill need different intakes, but at least they don't go to waste that way. Or maybe even sell them and put that money into the 914 efi + turbo setup.

Megasquirt may be the way i will go. I got a little more reading about microsquirt to do, but i think megasquirt might be the best choice.

If i go efi, the turbo will go from the original idea of draw-through to a blow through setup. That way i could run the intercooler and keep temps lower.

Im mainly in the stage right now of deciding on efi or carbs. Sooner or later my 914 will have a turbo. I have to wait for a bonus i get from work to start purchasing parts. Woodman's is an awesome part-time job, grocery store in the midwest area, mainly Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

Sorry for flipping out, just don't like advice of giving up at all. Ottox914 and chairliew, my apologies, you are only trying to help. thank you!

Before you commit to an EFI injection system which is very $$$, by the time you done with your conversion you will be in the cost range of doing a 3.0 /6 911 motor.

Another option is to use Bosch CIS injection which is what my Turbo is using, which is the same design principle as the Porsche 930 onlty a 4 cyl. version.

Very very reliable, and a cost effective conversion. I run 10lbs. of boost on the street on premium and have run 14 lbs. on 100 octane on the track with the Caroll Water Injection system I have and the car does not have a intercooler.

This can also has a 3 qt. accusump and a front mount oil cooler and has been running this set up since 2002 thats 7 years !!!!!!
Very very reliable and can be driven as a daily driver! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Geat a copy of Excellence magazine June 02' there is a 4 page article on the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Good luck with your project keep me posted on your progress.

John, your car's turbo set up has always intrigued me. I've ordered up the Excellence June '02 issue. I was wondering if there is a build thread on your car from when it was originally turboed?