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GreenCivicEg · 04-04-03, 04:47 AM

I just had a question about putting together a turbo kit for a B-series motor.I was just wondering if i could use a t/3 garrett turbo from a saab, and just buy a complete intercooler kit.Will I have to do alot of modifications for it to work or will everything pretty much bolt right up.Thanks for any help provided.

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white_n_slow · 04-04-03, 08:18 PM

saab turbos have very unusual bolt patterns, and the end bends to the side rather than down. I don't think a saab turbo will work. It would involve major fabrication just to get the trubo to fit, and lord know about plumbing. Find some other turbo.

GreenCivicEg · 04-04-03, 10:57 PM

Cool, thanks for the reply.Ive found a few other ones that might work, but im just looking and trying to figure out what will work.Im not in a rush at all.Thanks again for the info.Got any suggestions on a turbo that might work?

johnisenglish · 06-09-03, 02:03 AM

The 60trim T3 that came on 80's T-Bird's is IMO the best fit for a B-series engine as far as T3's go. You can find them fairly often at junkyards, ebay, and various other auto classifieds site. The turbo you select, however, really depends on the sort of powerband that you're going for, and that depends on what kind of performance you want.

As far as the manifold and piping go, I can build both for you for whatever intercooler and turbo you decide to use, so fitment won't be an issue.

04-04-03, 08:18 PM	#2
white_n_slow it's my D in a B Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Your Mom's House Posts: 21,446	saab turbos have very unusual bolt patterns, and the end bends to the side rather than down. I don't think a saab turbo will work. It would involve major fabrication just to get the trubo to fit, and lord know about plumbing. Find some other turbo. __________________ '92 Civic VX: B20, project resurrection... hehe, I said erection :o '84 Toyota Longbed 4x4: lifted, locked, and ready to, um... drive really slow '99 Infiniti G20t: sr20de, LSD, stock, daily grind '08 Never Summer Heritage: 158, Cartels, winter sled

06-09-03, 02:03 AM	#4
johnisenglish Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 6	The 60trim T3 that came on 80's T-Bird's is IMO the best fit for a B-series engine as far as T3's go. You can find them fairly often at junkyards, ebay, and various other auto classifieds site. The turbo you select, however, really depends on the sort of powerband that you're going for, and that depends on what kind of performance you want. As far as the manifold and piping go, I can build both for you for whatever intercooler and turbo you decide to use, so fitment won't be an issue. __________________ 95 Silver LS at 8psi IM me or Email me at john@davidenglish.com for custom manifolds and piping

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04-04-03, 10:57 PM	#3
GreenCivicEg Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 11	Cool, thanks for the reply.Ive found a few other ones that might work, but im just looking and trying to figure out what will work.Im not in a rush at all.Thanks again for the info.Got any suggestions on a turbo that might work?