I've got a 1986 2.2 Turbo 1 engine in a lebaron and I want to turn the boost way up and put out 400+ hp. Here is my plan:
Get a 1989+ 2.5l non turbo throttle body injection common block to replace the weak 1986 turbo 1 common block Drill the necessary holes in the block for the turbo coolant and oil lines. Cover the balance shaft holes. Swap the weak 1986 2.2 turbo 1 connecting rods for stronger ones Change the pistons (is this needed? and if so, to what?) Install bigger injectors and a rising rate adjustable fuel pressure regulator Turn up the turbo boost using one or many of various methods Install a gigantic intercooler Use the existing 1986 turbo 1 head (is this okay?)
So, my questions are, can I take any old 2.5L 1989+ throttle body injection non-turbo common block + crankshaft from a salvage yard and put my 1986 2.2l turbo 1 head on it? Will that work? What pistons do I need to use? I will get the connecting rods from fwdperformance or forward motion.