'80s Turbo goodness

So far the Audi and MX6 are my favorites. The Lotus isn't a bad idea.

Xceler8x wrote: But every turbo Supra I've seen, of the wedge shaped era, would puke its guts pretty quick with stock power.

I don't think there were any turbos from the wedge era. I'm assuming we're talking about the same era- '82 to '85. I think those were all N/A 5MGE. The turbos, I believe, started with the rounder '86 Supra with the 7MGTE.

Maserati Biturbo is the king of 80's turbo goodness.

Be a stud: Turbo Dodge Wood Sided Caravan...

Rusted_Busted_Spit wrote:

It's what the Sirocco should have been.

Xceler8x wrote: You don't just have to hop up the GLH. Dodge turbo'ed everything but the office chairs during that time period. Turbo minivan? Check. Turbo convertible? Check. I'm sceptical about the Supra claims. I would love, love, love to have a cheap RWD car that would stand up to abuse. But every turbo Supra I've seen, of the wedge shaped era, would puke its guts pretty quick with stock power. I can't imagine they would last with "MOAR BOAST!"

They left the factory with the wrong torque numbers for the head.

Fix it, and you've got an EXTREMELY strong motor. Almost as strong as the fabled 2jz.

In reply to m4ff3w:

I've had one of these as well as a Scirocco. To me, the Scirocco was a vastly superior driver's car. They were both unreliable pieces of crap though.

RossD wrote: In reply to bradyzq: Try and find a North American first generation escort or any car based on that platform. It's impossible here in Wisconsin. They've rusted away 10 years already. I'd love a turbo EXP.

I'm with you on that. It's the same up here in Montreal. I haven't seen any in ages either, and they used to be everywhere. The NXs are gone too, Turbo or not.

What would be the crappiest turbo car of the 80's?

Fuego or Bi-turbo?

Saab 900 or 9000 Turbo?

I think 9000 Turbos are almost free.

For more weirdness, if you can find one, a Pontiac Sunbird Turbo. A friend of mine had one and it was surprisingly fun.

Up here, we got a few Renault Fuego Turbos.

Datsun 280ZX Turbo?

Subaru GL Turbo?

And here is a Callaway Turbo. Now that is cool.

93EXCivic wrote: In reply to Xceler8x: Really I have seen a number with 800hp.

Whoa....

fast_eddie_72 wrote: I don't think there were any turbos from the wedge era. I'm assuming we're talking about the same era- '82 to '85. I think those were all N/A 5MGE. The turbos, I believe, started with the rounder '86 Supra with the 7MGTE.

Forgot about that wedge. I was talking about the '86+ cars. I'm not a (s)expert on foreign cars of that vintage.

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: They left the factory with the wrong torque numbers for the head. Fix it, and you've got an EXTREMELY strong motor. Almost as strong as the fabled 2jz.

The fix is that simple? What torque spec did they leave with? What should it have been?

Otto Maddox wrote: And here is a Callaway Turbo. Now that is cool.

I see your Callaway Turbo and raise you:

Callaway Twin Turbo GTV6:

Xceler8x wrote: I would love, love, love to have a cheap RWD car that would stand up to abuse.

In reply to Javelin:

Man, I remember when those were everywhere. I haven't seen one in years.

Lancia Delta Integrale, and of course

Ferrari 288 GTO!

Anyone remember the hideously ugly yet very fast, Turbo Dodge powered Consulier (later Mosler) GTP?

SilverFleet wrote: In reply to Javelin: Man, I remember when those were everywhere. I haven't seen one in years.

I used to have a fleet of them of every color 87/88 except the special-edition Bright Red. I'd still drop a 5.0 in one if I ever got back into it though. I developed an irrational hatred of that stupid motor, though they can be extremely tough.

Javelin wrote:

I drove one of those years (who am I kidding? Like a decade!) ago when I was detailing cars while in college. I was surprised at the torque that motor produced.

Xceler8x wrote: The fix is that simple? What torque spec did they leave with? What should it have been?

They left with the n/a torque specs. Which you know... doesn't really make sense when talking about a boosted car.

I don't remember what it should have been. I think it was amost 70lbs? They left with 40 or less?

There's actually a service bulletin out there that the internet likes to ignore.

A 924 turbo might work too.

If you can find one Subaru GL-10 XT Turbo

Otto Maddox wrote: And here is a Callaway Turbo. Now that is cool.

What wheels are those? I seem them on vdubs from time to time, and i feel like i must have a set.

Ford Probe had a turbo in the first generation, and that is all I know about them.

Subaru XT-6 is the perfect candidate if you just want to have some fun and can find one.

Isuzu Impulse Turbo was my object of lust back then, and they are still cool.

If you want to learn all about turbocharging a car tat wasn't originally equipped, I think that the Saturn SC2 is plentiful, cheap, can be made to handle, and will hold a ton of boost. IIRC.

In reply to Javelin:

I had a couple of 1987 Cougar XR7's, so the 87-88 T-Bird Cougar twins are near and dear to my heart. I haven't seen another 1987 XR7 since I got rid of my last one in 2001.

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: What wheels are those? I seem them on vdubs from time to time, and i feel like i must have a set.

ATS Cups.