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#1 of 28 Turbo Corolla??? by 91rolladx

Apr 21, 2005 (9:07 am)

I have a 1991 Toyota Corolla DX and an interested in turbocharging it. Has anyone ever done this?

#2 of 28 Oh yea by turbodude84

Apr 21, 2005 (10:05 am)

I have a friend in Maryland I think he has a kit for that car.. is it front wheel drive or rear?

#3 of 28 . by fredmcmurray

Apr 21, 2005 (3:42 pm)

If you can find Dennis Wade (posts as badtoy), he turbocharged his Corolla with the help of Toysport. But I think his was quite a bit never than yours (1999?). I'll see if I still have an e-mail for him.

#4 of 28 I'm here.... by badtoy

Apr 27, 2005 (8:21 pm)

Nice to have a topic we can sink our teeth into!
 
Yes, I had a 2000 Corolla with a Garrett T25; it ran about 5.5 lbs of boost wihout intercooling, and was very strong and entertaining. Never had any problems with it, and I still got 28-30 mpg.
 
There are any number of places who can install a turbo for you -- just don't get too crazy with the stock engine, or the bottom end will bo away on you. I would also suggest intercooling, for top all-around performance, especially on hot days.

#6 of 28 I see by 91rolladx

May 04, 2005 (2:13 pm)

All this has been helpful. I have been doing a lot of research and I have found a complete turbo kit with intercooler for my car. The price is right around $2500, so its not that bad. I'll be buying the kit in 2months. I need some time to save some money. http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/prod/TC2001-X

#7 of 28 Turbo Kit by 91rolladx

May 04, 2005 (2:14 pm)

Garrett Turbo with wastegate set for 6 pounds of boost
Cast exhaust manifold and exhaust outlet
Chrome heat shield
Down pipe with gasket
Map unit (black box)
2 injectors and interface block
Injection control unit with turbo timer
Blow off valve
*Fuel pressure regulator
High flow intercooler
Polished aluminum piping for intercooler
*Air cleaner and piping
Stainless steel braided lines for water cooling of turbo and all fittings

#8 of 28 Re: Turbo Kit [91rolladx] by turbodude84

May 04, 2005 (2:32 pm)

Replying to: 91rolladx (May 04, 2005 2:14 pm)
Good Kit
Is that Turbo Specialties Kit?
Later Derek

#9 of 28 Turbo Back Exhaust by 91rolladx

May 04, 2005 (4:44 pm)

From my understanding it is alo a great idea to run turbo back exhaust when you turbo your car. I havent been able to find any turbo back exhaust systems for my car. does anyone know where a system is available for the 1.6l 4afe toyota engine???

#10 of 28 Turbo by 91rolladx

May 04, 2005 (4:44 pm)

Yea it is turbo specialties

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