Thinking about turbo'ing my 318

You may be able to control cylinder pressure to accomodate the high compression and the small 318 rods could handle 400hp but there is still a big road block. If it is stock engine clearances the additional heat from the turbo will tighten up the pistons and rings making a problem. The rod and crank clearances will be too tight when the power level rises. No amount of tuning can overcome the stock clearance issue.

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You must tear down the engine and install new, gapped rings.

Wow way good of me digging up an old thread! Been a long night. :coffee2: