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    BPT gtx vs BP LX Dohc

    Instead of geting a gtx engine wouldn't it be cheaper to get an lx and bolt the turbo/intercooler etc. up to the engine and produce 180hp? or are the internals different?
    Sandon Davis

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    Originally posted by pigeon
    well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

    while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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      Re: BPT gtx vs BP LX Dohc

      Originally posted by Speed Protege
      Instead of geting a gtx engine wouldn't it be cheaper to get an lx and bolt the turbo/intercooler etc. up to the engine and produce 180hp? or are the internals different?
      nahh..u have to change pistons and other things.

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        Re: Re: BPT gtx vs BP LX Dohc

        Originally posted by zorlac7
        nahh..u have to change pistons and other things.
        You don't need to change the internals. The regular BP is great
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          Re: Re: BPT gtx vs BP LX Dohc

          Originally posted by zorlac7
          nahh..u have to change pistons and other things.
          Negative... and to answer the original question... no it will be more expensive to turbo your existing BP than it is for a GTX swap. Or at least to do it right anyway.
          -Robert
          '93 Protege Turbo LX 5-speed


          -GTX VJ-20 turbo w/ custom downpipe, Haltech E6K Kit w/ 3Bar MAP sensor & O2 sensor (Engine Management System), .040 overbored pistons with slightly raised compression, Resurfaced cylinder head & valve job, GReddy Type-S BOV, Turbo XS boost controller, 450cc injectors, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, 22"x9"x3" FMIC, full 3" exhaust w/ Catco Catylic converter & Summit Turbo Muffler, ACT Clutch Kit (stage 2), Uretheane shifter bushing, Triple Gauge Pod w/ Boost, Air/Fuel Ratio, and Oil Pressure gauges, Falken Azenis Sport 195/60HR14 tires on steelies.

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            Re: Re: Re: BPT gtx vs BP LX Dohc

            Originally posted by SpoolinPro93
            Negative... and to answer the original question... no it will be more expensive to turbo your existing BP than it is for a GTX swap. Or at least to do it right anyway.
            I have to agree here in a way.
            the gtx comes with a stronger bottom end --> but then you can but forged pistons in your current BP.

            the gtx comes with the turbo and manifold--> but then you will have to buy the turbo and manifold for your BP + downpipe

            you get all the intercooler pipping on the front clip. --> you may not with just the motor delivery so you may have to fabricate that.

            So far I spent
            375 --> motor
            400 --> turbo and many
            intercooler --> free
            75 --> GTR injectors
            about 100+ --> bov
            75 or so --> for pipping
            FMU -->?
            haltech in future (or whatever) 1300 (in future)
            50+ --> oil lines
            plus whatever comes up in the mean time
            Last edited by bruce95fmla; 11-17-2003, 01:33 PM.
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