I want to turbo my 1995 GMC Jimmy

Tyler21990 · 10-20-2007, 08:26 PM

i dont know what all i need to do and what it will take

anyone help me here?

Garage Customs · 10-20-2007, 08:42 PM

use the search button

greencactus3 · 10-20-2007, 08:47 PM

you will need money.

Garage Customs · 10-20-2007, 08:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by greencactus3

you will need money.

EPlowrider · 10-20-2007, 09:04 PM

You may need to check the section reserved for these topics.

baggedzq8 · 10-20-2007, 11:07 PM

i know everyone says this..but to do a turbo is really expensive...it would actually be cheaper to do a V8 swap since there isnt that much support for a 4.3 out there like there is other engines

idk if you have emissions to worry about..but a TBI 350 from a silverado would be a very inexpensive way to go as far as swapping and the power will be pretty good

when you do all the research you will find that it going to be at around a 5000.00 install to get good parts, get it tuned properly and make it as streetable as a stock motor. which is also about the price of doing a v8 swap, again to make it as streetable as it is now(that means fuel injection for the guy reading this that will say just do a carb) and a reliable vehicle

wavrun2000 · 10-21-2007, 10:52 AM

It is not going to be $5000 more like $2000 cause one of the guys on here lives by me and truboed his blazer and i was talking about doing mine and the parts list came out to $2000 but you really need to talk to the guys in the turbo section i think that is where he is most of the time any way

96blazer · 10-21-2007, 10:57 PM

Take note, the 95's had a different engine than the rest of the years.

Psychropod · 10-23-2007, 10:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by baggedzq8

i know everyone says this..but to do a turbo is really expensive...it would actually be cheaper to do a V8 swap since there isnt that much support for a 4.3 out there like there is other engines.

Unless you're like me -- where you have a mechanic that is also a good friend, who has a lot of experience working on 4.3's and enjoys tricking 'em out.

And I'm not so sure I agree that a V8 swap would be cheaper. More power means that there are other components outside of the engine that you'd want to upgrade, so that the V8 doesn't tear 'em up -- like your differentials. A V8 also means more weight in the front, so you'd want to account for that. You'd also want to be sure that you get the computer chip to go with the engine, plus the right wiring harness.

A supercharger or turbo will indeed give you just as much power as a V8. Also, if the V6 ever dies, 4.3's are easy to find. You can swap the engine and just port the turbo when you do it. For that reason, I'm sticking with my 4.3. It's all a matter of weighing the pros against the cons and picking what flavor works best for you. Good luck in whatever you choose to do -- and POST PIX!

10-20-2007, 08:26 PM	#1
Tyler21990 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	I want to turbo my 1995 GMC Jimmy i dont know what all i need to do and what it will take anyone help me here?
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Garage Customs Kurrupted Kreations Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,347 Location: Tulare, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: I want to turbo my 1995 GMC Jimmy Quote: Originally Posted by greencactus3 you will need money.
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EPlowrider i'm good Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 116 Location: Jacksonville, FL User is: OffLine	Re: I want to turbo my 1995 GMC Jimmy You may need to check the section reserved for these topics.
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10-20-2007, 11:07 PM	#6
baggedzq8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 815 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: I want to turbo my 1995 GMC Jimmy i know everyone says this..but to do a turbo is really expensive...it would actually be cheaper to do a V8 swap since there isnt that much support for a 4.3 out there like there is other engines idk if you have emissions to worry about..but a TBI 350 from a silverado would be a very inexpensive way to go as far as swapping and the power will be pretty good when you do all the research you will find that it going to be at around a 5000.00 install to get good parts, get it tuned properly and make it as streetable as a stock motor. which is also about the price of doing a v8 swap, again to make it as streetable as it is now(that means fuel injection for the guy reading this that will say just do a carb) and a reliable vehicle
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10-21-2007, 10:52 AM	#7
wavrun2000 o come on Age: 20 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 914 Location: Naples, Fl. User is: OffLine	Re: I want to turbo my 1995 GMC Jimmy It is not going to be $5000 more like $2000 cause one of the guys on here lives by me and truboed his blazer and i was talking about doing mine and the parts list came out to $2000 but you really need to talk to the guys in the turbo section i think that is where he is most of the time any way
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10-21-2007, 10:57 PM	#8
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,498 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: I want to turbo my 1995 GMC Jimmy Take note, the 95's had a different engine than the rest of the years.
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10-23-2007, 10:49 AM	#9
Psychropod Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 26 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: I want to turbo my 1995 GMC Jimmy Quote: Originally Posted by baggedzq8 i know everyone says this..but to do a turbo is really expensive...it would actually be cheaper to do a V8 swap since there isnt that much support for a 4.3 out there like there is other engines. Unless you're like me -- where you have a mechanic that is also a good friend, who has a lot of experience working on 4.3's and enjoys tricking 'em out. And I'm not so sure I agree that a V8 swap would be cheaper. More power means that there are other components outside of the engine that you'd want to upgrade, so that the V8 doesn't tear 'em up -- like your differentials. A V8 also means more weight in the front, so you'd want to account for that. You'd also want to be sure that you get the computer chip to go with the engine, plus the right wiring harness. A supercharger or turbo will indeed give you just as much power as a V8. Also, if the V6 ever dies, 4.3's are easy to find. You can swap the engine and just port the turbo when you do it. For that reason, I'm sticking with my 4.3. It's all a matter of weighing the pros against the cons and picking what flavor works best for you. Good luck in whatever you choose to do -- and POST PIX!
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