turbos

[Santi Udomkesmalee]

The engine is a '98 2.2l 4cyl chevy.  It's got quite a bit of miles on it, 
76k or so.  I have no intention of running high boost, I just wanted to do 
some thing to give the car a little more pep, and this seemed like something 
I'd learn a lot from doing.  I'm thinking that it might be wise to rebuild 
the engine, just on account of the fact that i think it's starting to go 
through oil a little faster than it should for a '98, and after a few more 
trips from college to home (upstate NY - so. cal.) it will have quie a bit 
of miles.  Aside from obvious time reasons (it is my daily driver), my main 
motivation for avoiding a rebuild is cash.

If I decide to go through with a rebuild before trying to do a turbo 
install, what parts can you recommend that aren't too expensive.  I can't 
imagine any aftermarket people make parts for this engine, so how do I get 
new high quality pistons.  Also, If I do a rebuild, should I go to a lower 
compression piston?  My main problem with that is that the whole turbo setup 
that I'm trying to design needs to be quite modular, becuase I'll have to 
take it out one a year to pass smog (stupid california), so if I lower 
compression, I'll still need a driveable car w/o turbo.  Thanks in advance 
for any help you guys can give me.

-santi

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