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Old 02-02-2013, 10:19 AM
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Default Engine health before turbo?
On a used engine, what is a reasonable indication that it can be turboed without re-building it first, and have a reliable weekend or DD? Long term goal would be 200whp on a '95 or '02.
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if it runs it can boost
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good compression
proper maintenance.
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Leak it, compression tells you very little.
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Originally Posted by Clos561
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OP, if it has good compression and decent leakdown (<15%), you're good to go.
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Default Final Answer: Leakdown <15% and good compression
OP, if it has good compression and decent leakdown (<15%), you're good to go.[/QUOTE]

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