Go back in this topic and you'll see discussions of the oil squirters under the pistons on a Starion block. They are not there on a Montero block, but they can be installed - if you can find them.

If you choose to go with the "Montero block" option, you'll need to limit your boost pressure. I believe the concensus was about 5-6 lbs.

Obviously, a Starion block is preferable.

It is Turbo time!!!

I am officially in search of an engine+computer and all of the others. I know that it is better to find a complete donor but that is a little steep to come by, so if I can get the engine that include all of it's attachments (intake, ignition, turbo etc...) I will jump on it. I don't care if the head is bad, I am planning on rebuilding it anyways and start fresh.

I am surfing around the Starquest forum to see what I can find but if any of you GA locals come across a good deal let me know. I am currently checking two local donors to see if they are good candidates.

Javy

I found a potential donor the other day. I'll dig into back notes and see where and ph#. 87 model, but the upgrade is easy.

Although my motor is running awesome, I am still in need of a unhacked wiring harness(for a good price) if anyone knows of one..

Can anyone show a picture of what they did with all the charcoal canister lines that go up to the front? I currently do not have them hooked up to anything, and that isn't good. One is a gas tank vent, right? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

Turbo swap update from Singapore.

Recap: 88' MT LWB Pajero with 89 AT Starion engine swap, 33x12.5x16 GT Radial Adventuro MT.

Recently my TD05-12A seized. Lucky for a spare, I made it run again. I ordered a brand new TD05H CHRA with turbine wheel and the 16G compressor wheel with the TD05H repair. Basically a whole new mid section. I brought the compressor housing and turbine housing to the machinist to machine them to fit the new setup. I was very afraid the TD05-12A compressor housing wouldn't be able to accept the 16G wheel. It turned out very well. The compressor inlet was almost 10mm larger and the turbine housing was about 1mm larger. The end result is very very sweet. The Pajero feels very light and very much alive. No lag experienced so far. I would recommend all who have plans to change for a larger turbo to do it via this route.

MORON

moron?

moron

MORON

MORON

Like I said, a moron.

Edit: I will take LR's advice and clean up my post. Feel free to delete my post since it doesn't have anything to do with the Turbo conversion bible. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Great read though! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />