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cortzeigler Jul 28, 2012 10:10 PM

Turbo headers without turbo?
 
So I intend to put a turbo kit on my f22, but not for a while. However, I want to put headers and a full exhaust on it now. I don't want to have to replace the headers again when the time comes to do the turbo so I was thinking I'd buy turbo ready headers and just cut out a plate to cover the port for the turbo. Is there any reason I shouldn't or couldn't do this? This is my first import car, and first real project vehicle so input would be great, Thanks for reading.

poorman212 Jul 29, 2012 08:50 AM

No harm if you just block it off for now.

g22cd5 Jul 29, 2012 10:31 AM

running 3inch exhaust will not work out well on a non turbo f22 not enough back pressure. Stick with a stock exhaust and header until time for the turbo kit.

Silver6gen Jul 29, 2012 06:25 PM

what he said ^ It will work. But you will loose a decent amount of your off the line torque. You might pick up some on the top end but thats who knows.

cortzeigler Jul 29, 2012 11:13 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone, I didn't think I 'd be losing power by doing this. I suppose I'll wait until I have enough money to do it all at once. I have about 1200 saved up so far, and I'll keep my upgrades posted as they are completed. I also intend to do an h-23 head swap in the next few months, I've already began piecing it together. Thanks again everyone :D
(G22cd5, I've read a lot of your replies to get a good idea of what I need for the swap, thanks for your input on this subject matter as well)

Silver6gen Jul 30, 2012 01:58 PM

my turbo setup ran me about 2500. And that was barely enough IMO to make it reliable.


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