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Tried a few searches haven't really seen anything close to what Im trying to find out, hopefully this isn't too much of a n00b question.

Is it possible to +T a 96 850 NA Engine? I know that is a VERY general question. My reason for asking is that I'm interested in what steps could be taken to convert said NA engine into a Low Compression Turbo comparable to stock 850 T/T-5/R. Any details would be helpful. Thanks.

:excl: Note: This is just an idea for a project in tearing an engine down and seeing what could be done, I know it may not be able to be done and that's totally fine with me.

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Tried a few searches haven't really seen anything close to what Im trying to find out, hopefully this isn't too much of a n00b question.

Is it possible to +T a 96 850 NA Engine? I know that is a VERY general question. My reason for asking is that I'm interested in what steps could be taken to convert said NA engine into a Low Compression Turbo comparable to stock 850 T/T-5/R. Any details would be helpful. Thanks.

:excl: Note: This is just an idea for a project in tearing an engine down and seeing what could be done, I know it may not be able to be done and that's totally fine with me.

better off finding an old used HPT engine to build up... the block determines the CR if my memory is correct...

Edit: there are some topics around that have said NO to this... if you want a turbo block to work on i have one sitting around some place..

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better off finding an old used HPT engine to build up... the block determines the CR if my memory is correct...

Yeah thats right, the compression ratio is completely different in the NA's than in the HPT's, but it's possible.

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better off finding an old used HPT engine to build up... the block determines the CR if my memory is correct...

Yeah it does, Na's are 10:3:1 and HPT's are 8:5:1. There are some other compression variances in there as well. I'm wondering if you can change engine components to lower compression, just my in-experience of not knowing.

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Yeah thats right, the compression ratio is completely different in the NA's than in the HPT's, but it's possible.

that's correct, the pistons determine the compression ratio in these motors. the heads are the same.

if you do it right, an NA engine that's been turbo'd would put down some serious numbers.

all in all, it's doable, but you'd need some serious tuning and it would be stuck running on premium pump gas, if not higher octane.

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that's correct, the pistons determine the compression ratio in these motors. the heads are the same.

if you do it right, an NA engine that's been turbo'd would put down some serious numbers.

all in all, it's doable, but you'd need some serious tuning and it would be stuck running on premium pump gas, if not higher octane.

the blocks are the same? haha im kinda interested now becuase i have a few turbo and N/A engines that i would like to tinker with..

Edit: other then the 2.4L and 2.3L difference.. the 80mm and 82mm pistons correct?

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the blocks are the same? haha im kinda interested now becuase i have a few turbo and N/A engines that i would like to tinker with..

Edit: other then the 2.4L and 2.3L difference.. the 80mm and 82mm pistons correct?

correct, besides different bore and pistons (that determine the CR) the blocks, crank, and rods are the same iirc.

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thread started off with me wanting to smack a b****

ended w/ me a little more calm

as said blocks are identical sans for the oil feed and return holes drilled out or not, and the bore size, otherwise the rods/crank are all the same. just as said above

pistons are what determines the CR

there is still talk about the heads as a few have found some R cars DO have different model heads (can not remember who i talked about this with)

a 10.3:1 (n/a block) w/ a turbo would make gob loads of torque and have killer throttle response. it would also spool VERY quick. sure it takes a custom tune but would make a VERY fun engine.

ideal w/ some forged rods and 9:1 CR(lpt engines are this) is what more 400-600hp engine like to aim for

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thread started off with me wanting to smack a b****

ended w/ me a little more calm

as said blocks are identical sans for the oil feed and return holes drilled out or not, and the bore size, otherwise the rods/crank are all the same. just as said above

pistons are what determines the CR

there is still talk about the heads as a few have found some R cars DO have different model heads (can not remember who i talked about this with)

a 10.3:1 (n/a block) w/ a turbo would make gob loads of torque and have killer throttle response. it would also spool VERY quick. sure it takes a custom tune but would make a VERY fun engine.

ideal w/ some forged rods and 9:1 CR(lpt engines are this) is what more 400-600hp engine like to aim for

So what are good things to save on old N/A and turbo engines that have high miles and are not worth installing in anything? blocks, heads, anything? I'm just asking becuase i have a few engines that i wanna do something with or else they are going to the scrap yard...

maybe build one up idono!

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So what are good things to save on old N/A and turbo engines that have high miles and are not worth installing in anything? blocks, heads, anything? I'm just asking becuase i have a few engines that i wanna do something with or else they are going to the scrap yard...

maybe build one up idono!

blocks and cranks and heads you will want to save .. the rest can all be replaced

n/a blocks typcially are better for turbo use because the engines usually see less abuse and less cyl wear .. but then again the turbo blocks do have a smaller bore which mean thicker cyl walls so ...

redblock wise most like the n/a blocks because after 300k the engines can love perfect inside because they have never been driven hard

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Actually, i just tooled around in Vadis and i found out some good info.

93 B5254S(auto and man) - 95 B5254S (Man only) heads are the same. P/N: 9146335

95 B5254S (Auto Only)/96-97 B5254S(NA/GLT) and 94-97 B5234T(TURBO) heads are the same. P/N: 9146337

98 B5254T(T5), B5254S (N/A) and B5234T3 (V70R?) all use the same head, P/N: 811178

Does anyone know if swapping a pre vanos head for another model pre vanos head would net a positive performance gain?

Also, 99+ all have exhaust side vanos, and as far as i know they can't be retrofitted into a non vanos car (someone please chime in, if you can swap a vanos head onto a non vanos block and just delete the vanos with non vanos cams would that work?) i know that the vanos heads supposedly flow better than the non vanos heads, but is it worth a shot to try and swap them?

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