What do I need to do to get my car ready for a turbo?

[KrisHowes]

I have a 1995 Neon Sport.  Right now it has a Trendgear 4" muffler, 10mm wires, AEM intake, ACR racing chip, and an upgraded ECU for performance.  The exterior is for the most part done with a custom full body kit, rims, spoiler, tint, and custom paint, the only thing really left to do is underglow and banners. Interior is done too with custom gages, NX racing seats, short shifter, Pioneer deck/ 6x 9s/ duel subwoofer, and some interior neon. I need a list of things to do so i dont hurt my engine (2.0 DOCH). Thanks

[drag1line]

There are many commercially available kits, but most, I hope, will say limit max boost to 5 psi as your stock compression ratio is too high for much higher boost and pump gas.

Follow the kit recommendations for whatever kit you choose.

Good Luck

[BackLee]

I hate to say it, but if you're serious enough about your car to throw a turbo on it, I'd recommend you did it on something other than a Neon Sport. If you were planning on taking your car down the the track or something, then I'd say most definately start shopping around for a higher-end car. If you were thinking of putting a turbo on just because you're looking for another performace mod for your currect car, I'd say most definately start shopping around for a higher-end car. I know you've put a shitload of money, and potentially work (if you do your stuff youself), into your car, but if your serious about cars, then a Neon is not the one to do it on. If you're just looking to deck out your current ride (I don't see why you'd want to, it's a 95 Neon), then there are a lot of other things you could do besides throwing a turbo on. They're pricey and not an easy install.. labor would be expensive if you didn't do it yourself. If you've got your heart in your Neon, hit me up sometime and I'll give you some ideas as to where to go next... or where to begin your search for your dream car.

[Jecht]

might want to look for a wrecked SRT 4 neon. thats way your internals in the engine will be stronger than that engine you have now. a turbo puts alot of stress on the internals and if it isnt beefed up. you will break something  sooner or later. plus you get everythig you need for the turbo swap. the engine turbo wastegate and the wireing harness and the computer. plus you can use the brakes and so on  and make a sleeper car and have fun with  other cars that dont know its a srt-4 neon in a neon sport body lol.

[NigelM]

To add to what Jecht said;



or a PT Cruiser Turbo.