'86 Turbo Engine Swap

[sonofjabba]

The Engine in my 1986 LeBaron GTS Turbo is pushing oil out of everywhere. No it's not the turbo it is the engine. I picked up a Brand NEW Long Block (NON-TURBO)Uber Cheap. Only differences I'm seeing & Parts Number wise is the Non Turbo needs a return oil port drilled and one extra hole drilled and tapped for the spineshaft carrier. I have experience machining blocks drilling and tapping holes is like a cakewalk.

I plan on assembling most of the long block within the next week or so. If I run into any unexpected issues I'll post back.

Any Advice is welcome to anyone that has done this type of swap before.

[88 aries]

ill tell ya that the non turbo engine will not work with a turbo, as the pistions are not shopined and the rods would just blow up under the turbos preasure. you can put a turbo on it but it can only run up to 3 LBs boost without destorying the motor