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Early 944 NA block can be used for Turbo swap?

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Old 05-11-2005, 12:28 PM
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I believe Chris White did some NA block to turbo conversions, try contacting him (www.944enhancements.com).
Old 05-11-2005, 12:51 PM
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The older block will work fine. You do have to look into the oil passage for the turbo's oil lin e- but there isn't much else.

USe your turbo's head, and oil pan. Use the BLOCK's balance shaft covers. Use all the turbo internals - especially the pistons, and you'll also want to make sure you update the old block if needed with the newer water pump. I wouldn't re-use that anyway.

Pay careful attention to the turbo oil line... It NEEDS to be there.

HTH!
Old 05-11-2005, 01:09 PM
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Yeah but check the tolerance group of the pistons, they must be the same if you want to put the turbo pistons into the NA block.

-Joel.
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Tolerance group info is stamped on the top of the piston IIRC
Old 05-11-2005, 01:37 PM
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To everyone,
Thanks for all the great info and advise. I will post pics soon of how the project is coming along.

Greg.



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