Okay, I know I'm not supposed to be asking questions about non-Buick powered vehicles, but I was hoping someone here could answer this question. I'm looking to do a "buget build" turbo and IC on my 2.2L s10 and I have read about some of the turbos that are used today, one being a Garrett T30. This turbocharger is way too expensive, so I was thinking of using a stock turbo. Since I will be leaving the 2.2L block stock, I would only run between 6-8PSI boost with an intercooler. I'm not looking for get up and go power, I'm looking for something that at highway speed will hopefully improve gas mileage and would not be under any boost. Then if I need some additional power I can tap into the throttle. Of course the exhaust hosuing is probably too large for a 135ci motor, but again I'm not worried about off the line performance. It is just when I'm driving and my truck has to down shift when the cruise control is set and I go up a tiny hill.
I have found kits turbo kits for the 2.2L at a whooping $3k. I'm also asking on the s10 Forum, its just turbocharging these trucks is not a very common thing and there are not a great deal of resources. This is something that I will be doing over the course of the next year or so. As my truck has over 150k miles on it and I want to make sure that the engine is mechanically sound before trying any type of forced induction.
I know I will need my ECM reprogrammed, I have found a place in Pennsylvania that will do it for me. I will need the usual upgrades to the exhaust system and maybe some bigger injectors. I also plan on running a cooler thermostat. Stock is 195F and I will be running a 180F.
I have also picked up some good literature on turbocharing and understanding compressor maps. I think I understand them, but no harm in reinforcing the knowledge.
Here are a couple I links that I have started reading.
http://www.s2central.net/turbology/Turbology_v4.pdf
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-turbo-system-intercooler/212923-how-choose-right-turbo.html
I'm sure this book as been referenced before, but I was given this name of the book and I can buy it off Amazon - turbo boost by corky bell.
Thanks for any information, I know this doesn't belong on this forum and it will only be one time thing - if this thread gets deleted I understand. If I had the cash I would drop a turbo v6 in my s10 and who knows at the end of the day it might be about the same price - I highly doubt it.
I have found kits turbo kits for the 2.2L at a whooping $3k. I'm also asking on the s10 Forum, its just turbocharging these trucks is not a very common thing and there are not a great deal of resources. This is something that I will be doing over the course of the next year or so. As my truck has over 150k miles on it and I want to make sure that the engine is mechanically sound before trying any type of forced induction.
I know I will need my ECM reprogrammed, I have found a place in Pennsylvania that will do it for me. I will need the usual upgrades to the exhaust system and maybe some bigger injectors. I also plan on running a cooler thermostat. Stock is 195F and I will be running a 180F.
I have also picked up some good literature on turbocharing and understanding compressor maps. I think I understand them, but no harm in reinforcing the knowledge.
Here are a couple I links that I have started reading.
http://www.s2central.net/turbology/Turbology_v4.pdf
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-turbo-system-intercooler/212923-how-choose-right-turbo.html
I'm sure this book as been referenced before, but I was given this name of the book and I can buy it off Amazon - turbo boost by corky bell.
Thanks for any information, I know this doesn't belong on this forum and it will only be one time thing - if this thread gets deleted I understand. If I had the cash I would drop a turbo v6 in my s10 and who knows at the end of the day it might be about the same price - I highly doubt it.