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turbo V6

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by MADDOGG, Jan 20, 2008.

  1. Jan 20, 2008
    MADDOGG

    MADDOGG New Member

    Washington
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    I have a bead on a turbo V6 out of a 1979 buick Riviera. Got to buy the whole car for $750 though. From what I have seen on this site and Novak, this engine should be a compatible swap for my F-head. My only question is the turbo gonna cause any issues with the install, or is that just an added bonus. I am looking for more speed and more power than I currently have. I am pretty sure that the T-90 I have will hold up, or should I just swap it out with a T-14 or the SM series.
     
    MADDOGG, Jan 20, 2008
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  2. Jan 20, 2008
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    :cry::hurrican:
     
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  3. Jan 20, 2008
    Hooker

    Hooker Hookers do it in the rear

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    well depending on where you are in Tn i might want your Fhead if you want to sell....
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2008
    ca51flatty

    ca51flatty I wheeled w Charlie Hazel

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    My buddy has a Turbo V6 in his Flatty with an auto and it is awesome on the trails. Super quiet and he loves it. Not sure about the price and how much more is involved to install but if it was my decision, I'd go for it. But that's me.
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2008
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    a couple people on the board have that engine. Michigan pinstripes has one he's putting in his jeep.
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2008
    cpt logger

    cpt logger Member

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    Jesse, Actually getting the whole car is a big plus. You get all kinds of "goodies" that you do not think about until you need them as you install the engine in your Jeep. Ask me how I know!! The main minus is the neighbors complaining about your "junk", now if you live in the country, as I do, No Problems Mate. I am not familiar with the turbo'ed V6, but the normally asperated (non-turbo'ed) ones give lots of yank to an old Willys. Good find and Good luck, Matt W.
     
    cpt logger, Jan 23, 2008
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