Add a turbo to a non turbo 1.8. mazda 6

[Easty]

Hi there I'm getting my dad's 1.8 Mazda 6 next year and I was wondering if it was possible to fit a turbo to this non turbo car ( ps I know basically nothing about the actual running of cars, Im just passionate about learing more about how they work and upgrade possibilities) and replies would he much appreciated cheers

 

[davalav]

Welcome to TorqueCars buddy!

Unfortuntely I am unable to help with the questions directly, but turbo'ing a N/A (Naturally Aspirated) vehicle will cost mega loads. Quite often peope head down the supercharger or engine conversion routes instead. Much cheaper!

 

[obi_waynne]

We get asked this question a lot so have a look at these threads which cover the basics. I have to admire your ambition though! And I hope you pull it off.

http://www.torquecars.com/forums/f101/adding-turbo-nasp-engine-15003/
http://www.torquecars.com/forums/f118/fitting-turbo-some-dos-dont-s-24176
Cheap turbos can be purchased from breakers yards which are ideal for a try it and see type project.:bigsmile:

Please note that I don't think it is worth adding a turbo to an old car with a small capacity engine. There is nothing stopping you but the money and hassle will just not be worth the power gain you get. It is better to just buy a better car for your tuning project.

Adding a turbo is a major engineering task and without a kit with full instructions and all the parts you need there is a big risk of blowing up the engine. Expect to spend 50 hours upwards on a project of this type.

This is not the sort of modification you should undertake unless you are mechanically competent and know what you are doing.

It is worth looking at superchargers as these are generally much easier to install than a turbo is.

 

[T9 man]

Greetings and Welcome to our TorqueCars Forum my Friend!

Good to have you along with us

 

[pgarner]

hey and welcome
supercharging isnt that much cheaper. just a difference in the plumbing.
tbh id look at maybe looking at selling it and buying a mazda 6 mps if you want the 6 and a turbo