would my v6 2.8 firebird support a turbo charger?

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Aug 20, 2003 | 01:23 AM

PILU

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From: Nogales Sonora, Mexico

Car: Firebird 89' and Formula 87

Engine: 2.8 l and 350 v8

Transmission: 2.8 Manual 5 speed and 5.7 manual 5 speed

would my v6 2.8 firebird support a turbo charger?

I own a 89' firebird v6, the engine is in good condition and I would like to know if it supports a turbo charger.

any ideas.

Aug 20, 2003 | 05:50 AM

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Welcome to the boards

Before everybody starts screaming at you to use the search or just scroll down the screen, usr the search.

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Aug 20, 2003 | 03:03 PM

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it should, alot of fiero owners have turbo 2.8's running like 6psi of boost on stock bottom ends, which is definatly a noticable improvement.

The Compression ration is really too high too support much more than that, and if you wanted to run any high amount of boost, to at least get forged pistons. The connected rods and crank should hold up to a decent amount of power due to the cranks short stroke.

One person made 400ft/lbs of torque on the stock bottom end of his 3.4.