Non-turbo/turbo compatibility issue

Sinistral · 09-09-2008, 01:36 AM

I have a new head that was originally intended for my engine before the whole thing blew up. It now sits in my basement and has for several months now. A few days ago I was talking with a man who had just bought a turbo and he asked me if I had experienced any head gasket issues.

Long story short, I told him to expect head gasket problems, and that I have a head he can be if he wants to. Now, my question is, can a head that was made for a non-turbo fit and run reliably on a turbo engine?

Chambers · 09-09-2008, 03:39 AM

Yes, the NA head is the same except one of the cams are diffrent, the NA cams are actually a slight top end upgrade for turbo cars, but they will loose a little bottom end from them.

Hope this helps, good luck.

09-09-2008, 01:36 AM	#1
Sinistral Intake Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone Mountain Posts: 33	Non-turbo/turbo compatibility issue I have a new head that was originally intended for my engine before the whole thing blew up. It now sits in my basement and has for several months now. A few days ago I was talking with a man who had just bought a turbo and he asked me if I had experienced any head gasket issues. Long story short, I told him to expect head gasket problems, and that I have a head he can be if he wants to. Now, my question is, can a head that was made for a non-turbo fit and run reliably on a turbo engine?

09-09-2008, 03:39 AM	#2
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Yes, the NA head is the same except one of the cams are diffrent, the NA cams are actually a slight top end upgrade for turbo cars, but they will loose a little bottom end from them. Hope this helps, good luck. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

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