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foulplayer · 08-29-2006, 03:02 PM

I have s13 with 189k miles on it and i want to turbocharge it. Before going turbo do i need to rebuild it? I have already replaced all gaskets/seals on the motor it pulls very strong, burns NO oil/coolant. Input please.

*ManoNegra* · 08-29-2006, 04:58 PM

How is the compression? Leakdown?
If all that is good go for it. KA should be good for ~300-350hp on stock internals. Shit break, oh well. THEN do the rebuild with stronger internals. Been covered before.

papaganoushh · 08-30-2006, 12:58 AM

a rebuild isnt necessary, its better to work out all the bugs and things before u rebuild

08-29-2006, 03:02 PM	#1
foulplayer Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 41 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re-build before going turbo? I have s13 with 189k miles on it and i want to turbocharge it. Before going turbo do i need to rebuild it? I have already replaced all gaskets/seals on the motor it pulls very strong, burns NO oil/coolant. Input please.

08-29-2006, 04:58 PM	#2
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	How is the compression? Leakdown? If all that is good go for it. KA should be good for ~300-350hp on stock internals. Shit break, oh well. THEN do the rebuild with stronger internals. Been covered before.

08-30-2006, 12:58 AM	#3
papaganoushh Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a rebuild isnt necessary, its better to work out all the bugs and things before u rebuild