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New member- turbo question

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!


New member- turbo question

Reply #2
As long as it boosts well and doesnt smoke it should be good.

turbo charged 94 Cobra engine/440cc injectors/megasquirt /5 speed swapped (T5)/maxbox upper intake/70mm PP throttle body/AJE coilovers/2003 Mustang control arms/S.T. sway bars/ES rear control arm bushings/11" brake conversion/manual rack conversion/8.8 TC rear with rear discs and a welded diff/3.73 gears/PLX wideband/199mph speedometer/Aeromotive FPR/CNC hydraulic hand brake/cobra R wheels/....ect.

New member- turbo question

Reply #3
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.
1987 turbo coupe 5speed: Boport stage 3 head/2.5 cam , Precision stage 3 50trim .63 turbo, Tial 38mm wastegate, Jangus gutted/ported intake manifolds, 60mm tb, Jangus open dumptube, Jangus 3" elbow, Perrin boost controller,Esslinger adjustable cam pulley, Esslinger small crank pulley, stinger FMI, RFL BOV, Spec stage 3 clutch, B&M short throw, 140 speedo, Walbo 255lph, BBK fpr, 3G alternator, ARP studs.  Be faster... :poke:

New member- turbo question

Reply #4
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.