1.6 going turbo

[95ctd]

I plan on putting a turbo or two  :twisted: on my 1.6 n/a what exactly needs to be I have no idea about specifics on these engines. At what boost level does headgaskets become an issue. What rings should I use and if  I run alot of boost should I lower the compression some. What is the stock compression ratio for a n/a 1.6? BTW how many rpm's do these engines turn.
Thanks
Joe

[arb]

Why do you want the turbo ? HP or mpg ? I did mine for mpg - like the EcoDiesel. My block is supposed to be a turbo block, but I have not pulled the pan to verify. I'm not looking for huge HP so intercooling in the spring will be good enough for me. When I wear out this engine, I'll rebuild another with a turbo block before hand as this is going to be my daily driver. I have not gotten a turbo IP for my current engine because I was not looking for big HP.
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[95ctd]

I'm not going for all out mpg. I want more power. But nothing insane just somethen to pla with.

[zukgod1]

Well without going to the MLS gasket and head studs I wouldn't dare take it past 12-15psi EVER!.

Pull the head make sure it's flat install an MLS gasket and ARP studs then boost away.

Even in an NA engine I would still feel comfy running 20 psi for short bursts as long as you have a good oil cooler and a good intercooler.

You will need the LDA off a turbo pump or just get a real TD pump so you will have the boost enrichment available.

RPM's; Ive heard of guys spinning there 1.6 engines up to 6500 rpm but to be honest I wouldn't go past 5k maybe 5500 max on a hydro engine. Now on a solid lifter engine I would take it to 6k but I think you will find even with a big pump, good turbo, intercooler etc that most of the power is between 3k and 5k.

Go for it!!!!  :twisted:

[MattRabbit]

I've had similar questions about turboing my Rabbit.  What I'm really wanting to do is normalize the engine for high altitude.  Up in Colorado, the NA will barely get out of its own way, and driving on the freeway is a no-no.  If I could get it so it could cruise at 70-80 comfortably, that would be great.

Would adding the manifolds, turbo, pan, etc be enough for this?  I wouldn't need a whole lot of boost, just enough to make it think it's at sea level.

[dieselherb1]

I have a 87-89 N/A engine that has a altitude valve on the pump. It looks just like the LDA on the TD but without the pressure banjo fitting. Can this valve be used as a pressure reg. enrichment by adding the banjo fitting?

[zukgod1]

I've had similar questions about turboing my Rabbit.  What I'm really wanting to do is normalize the engine for high altitude.  Up in Colorado, the NA will barely get out of its own way, and driving on the freeway is a no-no.  If I could get it so it could cruise at 70-80 comfortably, that would be great.

Would adding the manifolds, turbo, pan, etc be enough for this?  I wouldn't need a whole lot of boost, just enough to make it think it's at sea level.

that would work just fine, if you keep it under 15psi you can get lots of life and a bunch more power out of it.

[zukgod1]

I have a 87-89 N/A engine that has a altitude valve on the pump. It looks just like the LDA on the TD but without the pressure banjo fitting. Can this valve be used as a pressure reg. enrichment by adding the banjo fitting?

yup, sure can. you will prob need to make sure the pin moves freely but yes it will work. ive converted from alt to turbo.
i think most the alt comp pumps are 9mm as well instead of the 8mm.