How to install a turbo charger(DIY):is it possible?

**Dann Pill** · August 13th, 2008 08:09 PM

my friend gave me his old turbocharger since he got a new one from japan. I'm just thinking if i ca install it on my own, my friend told me to leave it to the expert to avoid certain damage on my car... but still i want to try DIY it. any piece of advise?

**Memphis Raines** · August 13th, 2008 09:01 PM

D.I.Y can be done on this upgrade if you know how to work your way around your cars engine. Plus you have to do an in-depth research on your charger's compatibility with your engine because this ain't as simple as putting in a new stereo.

Also try to fill us in on some details like where is the charger coming from (carmake/engine) and what engine do you plan to bolt it on.

I think that you also have the charger checked/tested first so that you'll know if it still works. It's kinda rare for someone to just give it away.

Good Luck

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**ghosthunter** · August 13th, 2008 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dann Pill

my friend gave me his old turbocharger since he got a new one from japan. I'm just thinking if i ca install it on my own, my friend told me to leave it to the expert to avoid certain damage on my car... but still i want to try DIY it. any piece of advise?

You can DIY it and end up with a blown engine.

Its not just a matter of adding more air... its a balance of air & fuel... and trying NOT to exceed the limits of your engine block as well.

**rion** · August 13th, 2008 10:23 PM

what's the ride? what turbo brand and size is it? ct?

**Dieseldude** · August 14th, 2008 02:45 AM

Of course, anything is possible.

If you have the time, the money, a knowledgable mechanic to assist you, and an exrtra car to temporarily use, go for it. Then share the progress of your work with us.

Good luck,

Dieseldude

**4JGtootsie** · August 14th, 2008 08:20 AM

Dann Pill
Meron bang turbo ang car mo ngayon? Palit lang ba ang gagawin?
Kung NA at gusto mo gawin forced induction then yan ang mahirap, pero possible.

**SaberRider** · August 14th, 2008 12:13 PM

Possible. Pero di lang yan basta plug and play. Dami mo pa i-invest to make the turbocharger work efficiently like adding an intercooler, BOV, re-mapping the ECU, re-enforcing the engine block to take the added pressure. Gauges, piping, headers and downpipe..etc..etc.

**uls** · August 14th, 2008 12:37 PM

double double

**uls** · August 14th, 2008 12:53 PM

is it the turbocharger only or the entire kit?

first u need a manifold to attach the turbocharger to, which attaches to the engine. do u have the manifold?

then the piping from the turbo to the intercooler, and piping from intercooler to intake. do u have an intercooler and the piping?

then u need an air filter and piping to attach to the air-sucking side of turbo,
and exhaust piping from the wastegate side of the turbo.

That's the easy part.

The harder part is fuel delivery and tuning.

Do u have additional injectors or bigger injectors?

Do u have the electronics to handle the new A/F mix?

How about a higher-flowing fuel pump? a higher pressure fuel regulator?

U need dyno time to check if the electronics will give u proper A/F all thru out the rpm range.

And u might want to consider a metal head gasket, stronger pistons, stronger conrods for your engine...

I get tired just thinking about all that

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i forgot about the blow-off valve. And a turbo timer. And a boost gauge.

How about bigger brakes?

**Dann Pill** · August 27th, 2008 06:27 PM

thanks guys sa advise. manifold palang meron ako. but i think sa expert ko nalang pagawa baka maging kariton pa wheels ko i'll just watch how he will do it to gather some infos... thanks again