bling said:
So i've been thinking, why not just get my ga16 turboed instead of spending more money and getting an sr20det. Then I realized i have over 100,000 miles. Do you think its too late for a turbo?
Pressures in the cylinders are much higher in a turbo engine. If the rings on your car are worn, there will be significant blow-by under boost, and the crank case will be pressurized distributing oil throughout the intake system and stressing the various seals.
Also, if the bearing clearance are large due to wear, there may be problems with the oil film breaking down under boost causing bearing failure.
Before you commit to turbocharging your engine, check the compression and oil pressure to see if they are up to specifications.
Lew