To anyone who thinks this is a bad idea or won;t work your wrong.
I have a mate who has had two corolla station wagons which have been turboed.
First car was a 1800cc 1c which was turboed using a TD04 from a Misti GSR car went very well very economical and fast. Fuel was upped to match the boost, Rest of engine was standard,
Car is still going strong many many many thousands of ks later, Was done approx 4-5 years ago,
When he sold that car he upgraded to a 1997 Wagon with the 2C engine, This was also turboed using a TD04 from a Misti GSR/Libero, (there is simply no better turbo for these cars im now certain)
Waste gate was welded shut fuel governs over all boost pressure, Hits a max of 25psi now, Upgraded turbo back 2- 1/4 exhaust and a huge intercooler,
Unless you have driven this car you will never believe me when i say its bloody quick, Quicker than a 2013 2WD Ford Ranger 3.2 5cyl Diesel Turbo.
Wheels spins 2nd in the dry,
Wheel spins 1-4 in the wet as boost comes on Torque is insane,
Passing in 5th is no problem at all,
Car was built 2.5 years ago used as a daily driver loaded with building tools and fishing gear, And abused cos its just so dam fun to drive,
He then sold the car to my work mate which he currently has and is parked 10m away from me as i write this so if you want photos let me know,
Only issue the car has had since turbo install is a leaking axle seal, Maybe this is the turbos fault maybe not,
Economy is improved with the turbo, With sedate driving it uses about 7-8L/100ks
The NON turbo 2C engines loves boost
Boost doesn't kill diesels feed as much in as you like (up to turbo efficiency) its fuel that kills diesels So long as your EGTs stay at a good level you'll be right and have a lot of fun,
Every engine is different mind you so make sure you start with a good one,
I currently daily drive a 1998 2C-T calidina, My work mates car is on a whole other level in fact that 5 levels above that car,
