Upgrade 1982 3208 to turbo.

[davidkerryedwards]

I've got an 82 with an aftermarket turbo. Wouldn't recommend it.
Unless you change out the injection pump you're not going to get much
more horsepower. The only advantage is a little better airflow and
overcoming the effects of altitude up to about 8000' Mine cost $5k
when the PO installed it. Not worth it in my opinion. Better to
swtich out to a purpose made turbo engine. There are substantial
differences between many of the NA and turbo models including piston
oil coolers on the turbo models. The turbo engine is governed at a
lower rpm so you may also have to make gearing changes. I'm not even
sure the horsepower increase from 210 to 250 is worth the effort and
expense unless you have to change the engine for other reasons.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "gcyeaw" wrote:
>
> Is it possable to add a turbo to an existing 1981 3208 engine?
> I am looking at 80's vintage units and would like the added power, but
> don't kinow if there are other considerations like transmission etc.
> Gardner
>