This site is going to be used to document my slow downward mental spiral as I attempt to turbocharge my 87 fiero. Originally I was planning on building a small displacement V8 (around 4.3 liters) using various parts from variuos Chevy engines. I was progressing slowly, collecting parts and planning the next step, when I started discussing the project with my wife. Her head almost exploded when I told her that the kit to install the V8 (just to bolt an engine in) started at $950(from V8 Archie). She was under the impression from past discussions that the $950 amount was all I need to complete the project. Guess I should have been more clear. Sorry honey.
But anyway, she asked if there was another way to do the project. After some thinking and searching I found a store on Ebay called Speedy Racer Performance they were selling turbos for less than $200! So I figured rebuild the engine, (which it needs anyway) and build a turbo system for it. I work in a garage with a full machine shop and a race shop in the same building, so I figured I or we could build any part I needed. So after talking to my wife again and letting her know how much less this project would cost I got her blessing to continue.
The pictures on here are of what progress I have made so far and future plans...
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