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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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I was just wondering if it would be better to get the just the turbo imported or the whole engine w/turbo.....also is there anyone who manufactures turbos compatiable with a 94 pro lx??? if not, why? dont they know what a badazz car it is
Old Apr 21, 2003 | 09:50 PM
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It is up to you to decide if you want to turbo your current motor or just go with the BPT. The stock motor can handle good amounts of power so no worries there

As for turbos, you can go with a GTX or a GTR turbo. You can also check out www.barelylegaltransplants.com as another option. If you are willing to spend the cash, everything you need is available.
Old Apr 21, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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You should be able to use any turbo out there, it all depends on having an exhaust manifold made to match up to the turbo flange.
Old Apr 22, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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if your motor is running fine i would say get a vj-20 and manifold ~500 . Your stock bp has a better flowing head than a gtx motor ..Jon
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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You should be able to use any turbo out there, it all depends on having an exhaust manifold made to match up to the turbo flange.
exactly , I am still looking around in my area to see who makes good turbo manifolds
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 12:54 AM
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Cast???? maybe not your best bet for the $$ but thats just my opinion.
Old Apr 24, 2003 | 01:43 AM
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You are probably just dealing with poor welds, my car sees atleast -20 in the winter. As for cast vs tubular, the flow is much greater with a tubular. If you just want a "for now" kinda job go with a cast, I would suggest the tubular though.
Old Apr 24, 2003 | 07:02 PM
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We need someone to make manifolds for the BP's that fit T3's

either this or I will just get a gtr turbo and many
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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Originally posted by Bruce95fmla
We need someone to make manifolds for the BP's that fit T3's

www.hyperlnks.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8378

for a fun read on his GT -

www.hyperlnks.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7987
Old Apr 25, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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has anyone actually bought a turbo from barelylegaltransplants.com??? I was thinking about getting one but I dont know everything about turbos, and is there s strongly recommened list over other mods when adding a turbo, i know fuel managent,Ecu but Im talking about the basics
Old Apr 25, 2003 | 11:22 PM
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Originally posted by markmurray77
You are probably just dealing with poor welds, my car sees atleast -20 in the winter. As for cast vs tubular, the flow is much greater with a tubular. If you just want a "for now" kinda job go with a cast, I would suggest the tubular though.
are you seriuos!
there is nothing wrong with a cast manifold.
Old Apr 26, 2003 | 02:36 AM
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Originally posted by perfworks

are you seriuos!
there is nothing wrong with a cast manifold.

There's nothing wrong with a stock exhaust either. It's just better to upgrade it.
Old Apr 26, 2003 | 08:20 AM
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Originally posted by Loginology



There's nothing wrong with a stock exhaust either. It's just better to upgrade it.
i just dont understand the need for a tubular manifold when the cast can be just as good for the long run in your car. they flow well ( depending on design of course) and can retain heat better than some other manifolds.just my opinion
Old Apr 26, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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Originally posted by perfworks

i just dont understand the need for a tubular manifold when the cast can be just as good for the long run in your car. they flow well ( depending on design of course) and can retain heat better than some other manifolds.just my opinion
i agree, cast manifolds are just fine. they're much cheaper and don't crack. tubular stainless manifolds are really nice but, i hope you or someone you know can weld stainless because they all crack, eventually. a cast log style is a good choice for most protege applications.


when uyou boild any car down to the basics you get the same thing
are you sure about that? besides, if you want good turbo info from a nissan site, go to freshalloy.com. the popular recommendation over there is the T3/T4 .63A/R but, there are better and cheaper options for the protege guys that only want to run 5-8psi.
Old Apr 27, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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WAIT---your telling me that i can buy a turbo for 500 dollars?...is that what someone said or did i misunderstand...



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