New member- turbo question November 24, 2012, 05:07:41 PM Hello everyone, I'm looking at purchasing an 86 Cougar RX7 turbo and had a question. The owner said the turbo had been gone through and switched from a 4 blade to 5 blade turbine. I'm not familiar with turbos and have no idea what this will do. I'm assuming its a performance enhancement? Any info would be appreciated! Quote Selected
New member- turbo question Reply #1 – November 24, 2012, 06:00:22 PM Ask him for exact name of that turbo. This sounds weird. Stock 86 XR7 (4 eyed version) should have Garrett T3 turbo and no intercooler. Quote Selected
New member- turbo question Reply #2 – November 24, 2012, 06:25:48 PM As long as it boosts well and doesnt smoke it should be good. Quote Selected
New member- turbo question Reply #3 – November 27, 2012, 12:14:58 PM huh, I've never heard of that. I guess it would make better spool time but i'd surf the web and try to find a swap like that to see if it is even real. Quote Selected
New member- turbo question Reply #4 – November 28, 2012, 12:43:19 AM Hmm, sounds like seller horse hockey to me. If the turbo was replaced, ask for the supporting dospoogeentation, if rebuilt, ask for dospoogeentation. Note: Not all T3's are created equal as the A/R varies from model to model. Quote Selected