Hot air turbo on NA motor???

[81Regal]

I found a complete Hot air 3.8 (85 Riviera) in the salvage yard, I'm thinking of putting the top end on a 86 NA 3.8 in my 81 regal. What all will I need to make it work on the 86 engine if it is even possible.
This is my first time doing turbos, been building engines for several years though.

 

[turbofish38]

It's not worth the time and effort. The Riv set up is totally made for the big engine bay and FWD of that model. The only parts off of it you can use are the basic short block, turbo,intake manifold and fuel rail. Everything else(i.e. exhaust manifolds and brackets) need to be from a Regal.

 

[alec296]

you will need to change the turbo adapter for turbo and change downpipe
the crossover may be different
most of the pieces you need you can get from gbodyparts.com
if its dirt cheap get it

 

[alec296]

shoot get the whole engine