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20 years ago

Mon, Apr 5, 2004 4:26 PM

I have a 97 850 n/a and a chance to buy a wrecked turbo. What all would be involved in making my car a turbo besides switching the motor and ecu?

Thanks AJ

97 Volvo 850 03 Subaru baja 93 impreza fishgetter 86 jetta diesel

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20 years ago

Mon, Apr 5, 2004 5:15 PM

If its a manual boxed car, then nothing. :)

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Mon, Apr 5, 2004 5:40 PM

So the gearbox, clutch, brakes, suspension, tyres etc are the same as the turbo?

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Mon, Apr 5, 2004 7:14 PM

Actually no, the gearbox ratios may be different from the NA, but the clutch, brakes are all the same. Turbo tyres will be W rated and 205/50-16's or 17's (for the UK)

Springs on the turbo are stiffer than some of the NA cars- depends which model and engine size you start with!

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