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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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i want to appologize ahead of time if this is a re-post i tried searching for "turbo" but came up with enough posts to read to last me till next year.

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are there any turbos or ways to fit a turbo on a '90 bonne LE? as you can see mine is not supercharged and they really don't make SC'* for my model. any info would be awesome or if i could be directed to a past thread that would be awesome

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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by misfit-x
i want to appologize ahead of time if this is a re-post i tried searching for "turbo" but came up with enough posts to read to last me till next year.

so with that out of the way
are there any turbos or ways to fit a turbo on a '90 bonne LE? as you can see mine is not supercharged and they really don't make SC'* for my model. any info would be awesome or if i could be directed to a past thread that would be awesome

thanks
there is no turbos that i kno of for that engine
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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i wish i could help more but custom fabrication is all that comes to mind
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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google turbo or sc for your size engine, then go from there. I am sure something can be salvaged to fit your engine.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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haha i was afraid of that. but i guess the search is on
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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Guys. The GNX I think was turbo'd.... There'* a 3.8L GM turbo'd car from the 80'*. The turbos are like $600 rebuilt tho, then you have to build the rest of the system.

(edit: Grand National comes to mind)
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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Plus the TH440T4 transmission is very weak. I must say though, I think it could handle 250hp/300ft lbs of torque. I really don't know this for sure, but I know you'd probably want to splurge for a more heavy duty transmission, especially if you were going to run big 10+ psi boost.


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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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Yea, or just get the engine and tranny from another car and make it fit, if ya have the time.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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We have a member here with a turbo on his 88. Anyone remember who? I forget.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Would it be easier to fit a turbo in our Bonne'*, compared to a different size supercharger (besides the two stock ones available)?
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