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Mar 13, 2005 | 02:14 PM

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Turbo on EJ16 engine

Hi there!

My name is bruce..!

First of all, sorry about my poor english,
I am from argentina ... so if somebody speak spanish dont be shy haha!

but well.. here is my question...

I have an 1993 impreza GL 1.6 FWD.. All standard..
The impreza sedan it is quite BIG for an 1.6 engine.. with aprox 90 hp...

So I wonder.. how about making turbo the gl??

!!

I`ve just heard about an new version of the TS impreza.. that is 1.6 lts. turbo and 180 hp!!! very good for an 1.6 engine!..

my problem it is that i am little out of money now.. i cannot afford a PRO KIT with cams.. exausts, pistons.. etc etc..

so the thing is.. it can be poible to put a "light" turbo (ex: an diesel turbo) with the intercooler.. keeping the original pistons.. ecu, etc???

just to gain a few hps.. im thinking about 140 hp..

What do you think??

Thank you very much!!...

Mar 16, 2005 | 01:12 AM

Kevin M

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It would be much easier to put a 2.2 or 2.5 liter non-turbo motor in. You could probably do it without additional wiring or engine management if you select one with the same style of engine management. Check out the sticky in this forum for more info on it.

Mar 16, 2005 | 01:36 AM

Kevin M

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P.S.- your written English is quite good compared to many of the american users of this forum.

Mar 16, 2005 | 04:38 AM

AWDimprezaL

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Car Info: 1996 impreza 60 trim, 8psi 201 whp, 213 tq 200k mi

diesels use large large turbos, you wouldnt be able to get one to work for your 1.6

Mar 16, 2005 | 01:49 PM

Kevin M

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He lives in a different part of the world, where cars frequently have small diesel engines, like the VW 1.9 liter diesel they sell here in small quantities.

Apr 1, 2005 | 08:30 PM

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thank you for the replys....

i have found a webpage of an 1.8 lts engine turbo conversion.. (ej18) ..

that freak take 200 bhp out of that 1.8 engine.. and.. yes he blow the engine hahah..

but he gave me some good tips....

1) keep te engine standard..
2) use a piggy back to change the ecu parameters..
3) ALWAYS use intercooler for avoid detonation..
4) change the gas pump.. and do not boost more than 5 psi..
5) something about a sensor for the air -fuel ratio.. dunou.. hahah

http://www.uniquemotorsports.com/subachad/

can you tell me more about the piggy back?.. for my ecu there is an especific model or brand??

thanksz!!!!!

May 6, 2015 | 06:50 AM

gonzalasa

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From: MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY

Car Info: SUBARU IMPREZA 1.6 GL 1993 FWD

Hola bruno, yo soy de montevideo y estoy con ganas de hacer exactamente lo mismo q vos con el gl mio, si queres mandame un mensaje a mi face, gonzalo pacheco, esta mi auto de foto de perfil, asi te hago unas consultas graciasss

Dec 11, 2015 | 04:58 AM

gonzalasa

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Car Info: SUBARU IMPREZA 1.6 GL 1993 FWD

Hola bruno q tal?? Yo soy de uruguay y vi q querias turbinar un ej16, no se si lo terminaste haciendo al final?? Yo estoy en la misma pero volaron los metales a la mierda jeje, pero no precisas cambiar ecu ni nada de eso, yo lenhice una suplementaria de nafta y no tue problemas, el problema fue q no cambie ni siquera los aros nada el motor std con 400000 kms y ta no aguanto 1.2 kgs de presion jeje, si tenes algun dato para pasarme o algo mandame un whatsapp al 59896491694 graciasss