Here are some facts and reasons:

IF - you run high boost frequently AND

IF- you are not diligent keeping clean oil in the engine and ensuring your cooling system is working correctly AND

IF - you fail to run sufficient octane to support the boost you are running THEN

You will likely have premature engine failure.

IF - you pay attention to fuel, oil, and cooling, THEN the worst thing that will happen is accelerated ring wear. So the rings last 150k instead of 200k. Is that really a big deal? I don't think so.

 

if you ignore maintenance or beat up on a naturally aspirated engine it will shorten life.

 

Exactly.

 

so the argument that turbos will is null and void? lol

 

IME, yes.

 

mine too.

 

Maybe turbo'ing a NA block might shorten the life some, but as long as you're not knocking it's not going to damage the engine.

I'd rather just build a new 2AZ block. My guess is turbo+pistons/rods/EMS gonna cost alot less then getting Camary V6 swapped in. Might lose some tq in the low end, but if you can lower the C/R down to like 8:5:1 and get forged pistons/rods you can run 18psi all day even on our CA 91.

 

8.8:1 would be the sweet spot for the built 2az-fe


it just may be in my plans

 

Wow, I hear tell that Saab is thinking of offering a turbo, those cars will probably never last over a few thousand miles. What do you guys think?

(In case you are wondering EVERY Saab built for the last 10 years has been a Turbo and those cars are good for 200K plus. Also, turbo's usualy die before the engine they are connected to)

 

A factory turbo block will last longer then a factory NA block when turbo'd 99% of the time.

 

Agreed. The 2AZ is open deck, so it might not like 18 psi for a terrifically long time. Has anybody hydro tested a 2AZ block?

 

http://www.lexuslife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=166178

 

i wanted to ask if taht was possible after i found out that they made a trd S/C for the 3.0L solara...

 

The big question is:
Will they finish it?