Ford Probe 2.2 Turbo at Junkyard
 

Alright well I've been looking through the junkyards for a turbo and they are all gone or non turbo eclipses, probes, talons, ect. So today I walked about 20 feet in and there was a 2.2 Ford Turbo just tossed on the lot. So i walked over to check and it's all there. I forgot my metrics so I couldn't do much and it was closing time but I am going back tommorow at 9:00AM so that I can get all of what I want. This turbo is most likely going to be put on my '91 2.5 4cyl GMC Sonoma cuz I figured it'd be a good first homemadeturbo project to do. I'm taking the turbo and intercooler but what else should I get? What else could I use from the Probe on this turbo project for my Sonoma? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

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that turbo is way too small. period.

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I dont think so IMO.
In a truck id expect you want some low end torque.
This turbo will do just that. And thats all lol.

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I would think the smaller turbo the lower rpm it will spool at which is ideal for my little pickup especially since it is an automatic. I'm just looking to try my first homemadeturbo and gain some power to my truck.

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Yeah, that turbo might die off a little up top, but you seem well aware of that already.

The injectors would also be a good thing to grab off of that 2.2, I have no idea if they'll fit your engine, but as long as it's cheap/free for you to grab them, you can always sell 'em later.

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Injectors hide themselves well in your pockets... ;D

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Agreed, it's getting them off without anyone seeing you unbolting the fuel rail that's the tough part :o

Lightbulbs and lugnuts however, are a whole 'nother story...

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We're talking about a Probe here, those RHB52W's can fit in your pocket as well!
Unless you're dead set on using that little thing, check for shaft play and cracks!

You guys are funny with your pocketing things, at my pick and pulls just load up a bag/armfull and say $20. Doesn't make a difference much of the time and it's legit.

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hell I jack turbo's from my yard. only thing I've paid for was my LS engine for 150. They've gotten enough ---- from me. I think like 4 cars so they got their money's worth outta me so it's payback time. 8)

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too small, I get insta boost with my 1.6L Toyota and one of those turbos. It made a 166 WHP@7000rpm at 7.5psi on stock actuator, with biggish cams.

I suppose it would work OK if your operating range is under 6000 max rpm, if you can make boost at idle tho, it's definitely too small, the last thing you want is to be boosting all the time, that sucker will overheat and kill be bearings in no time and you'll be starting over again. Also you are very limited for upgrade options, which can be a PITA if you invest a bunch of time and money into a setup that requires a particular turbo.

I'd keep looking if I were you and get something off a Volvo, Saab or Audi, in a T3 or T4, I'd even consider a Chrysler T3 if I were you before grabbing the Probe turbo.

Neil