Turbocharging a bravo

Post by **rocknferoza** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 8:36 pm

Has anyone ever turbocharged the 2.6 petrol engine in a bravo or courier :?:

A mate wants 2 turbocharge his and I want 2 know how strong is the running gear in them :?:

Thanx
James

Post by **modman** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 9:39 pm

what is the model or make of the motor, its generic mazda?
maybe there is some overseas/import turbo motor from another 4wd or sedan/sports car.
if not, CU$TOM.

MODMAN :cool:

Post by **RUFF** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 9:41 pm

Some of the early ones ran a Mitsubishi 2.6 Astron.

Post by **zookjedi** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:29 pm

beef up the engine mounts, there weak as ,

Post by **rocknferoza** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:00 pm

It/s a 1996 model mazda with the fuel injected engine and it/s on gas.

My mate said it despretly needs some BALLS :finger:

Post by **rocknferoza** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 2:29 pm

stressed wrote:beef up the engine mounts, there weak as ,

Thanx for the imfo about the engine mounts stressed.
We did some 4WDriving yesturday and busted a engine mount :shock:

It was that bad there was strange noises in 4WD and the gearbox had shifted 2 the right which meant my mate couldn't use 5th gear and the engine fan wasn't turning because it was touching the fan shroud.
Hes getting a mate 2 fit a new mount today and also put some chain around it

Post by **rocknferoza** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 2:35 pm

Whats the best way of beefing up the engine mounts :?:

Does anyone know how strong the gearbox and transfer case is in a bravo and would they be able 2 handle the extra power put through them with a turbo :?:

Post by **hottiemonster** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 3:00 pm

rocknferoza wrote:Whats the best way of beefing up the engine mounts

get custom made by cheezy?

Post by **Beastmavster** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 7:12 pm

rocknferoza wrote:It/s a 1996 model mazda with the fuel injected engine and it/s on gas.

My mate said it despretly needs some BALLS

Will the manifold off the 2.2 EFI Turbo Telstar/626 be compatible? Always wondered if you can just grab the exhaust off one and chuck it on....

Post by **DamTriton** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 7:14 am

Suzuki Viagra wrote:
rocknferoza wrote:It/s a 1996 model mazda with the fuel injected engine and it/s on gas.

My mate said it despretly needs some BALLS

Will the manifold off the 2.2 EFI Turbo Telstar/626 be compatible? Always wondered if you can just grab the exhaust off one and chuck it on....

At a guess it won't fit. The 2.2 is a derivative of the Mazda FE/F2/F3 series petrol and RF/R2 diesel engines (same as my Kia, Hmmmmmmmmmm) wheras the 2.6 is a derivative, if not the exact same engine as the Mitsubishi engine +/- a different head.

Post by **Nev62** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 5:32 pm

Hey, if you get any handy hints for your B2600, then can you pass them on to me

I have a 93 Ford Raider which is a re-badge Courier in a wagon form, which is a re-badge B2600. The 2.6lt engine is a EFI Mitsubishi G6. I am not sure if Mazda changed to their own motor for the 96 B2600/Courier but don't think so.

I am also looking to up the power. I was going to use a V6 holden but the only off the shelf bellhousing is for the TH400 slush box. I could get one made for the gearbox that is there but my 4WD is my daily driver and I would have to send the gearbox away to have a bellhousing made to fit. Current thinking is a supercharger but like you, I'm not sure if the running gear is up to it.

Is the Raider/Courier/B2600 really so bad that nobody wants to make strong aftermarket parts for them and if so, why? With so many Courier/B2600 's around, I would have thought there would be some sort of market.

Post by **Beastmavster** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 11:45 pm

GaryInOz wrote:
Suzuki Viagra wrote:
rocknferoza wrote:It/s a 1996 model mazda with the fuel injected engine and it/s on gas.

My mate said it despretly needs some BALLS

Will the manifold off the 2.2 EFI Turbo Telstar/626 be compatible? Always wondered if you can just grab the exhaust off one and chuck it on....

At a guess it won't fit. The 2.2 is a derivative of the Mazda FE/F2/F3 series petrol and RF/R2 diesel engines (same as my Kia, Hmmmmmmmmmm) wheras the 2.6 is a derivative, if not the exact same engine as the Mitsubishi engine +/- a different head.

Lots of potential Mistubishi turbocharged engines to choose from then

Post by **GUJohnno** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 10:55 am

I've got an idea........SELL IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, I've had 2 Bravo Turbo deisels from new. Lots of power but......... broken axle, 3 wheel bearings, rear pinion seal, blown transfer case and gear box (interesting story that one, MAZDA BLEW IT!), sparked a world wide recall on the bonnet latch system.
They'd be ok for light trail stuff but anything other than that forget it.

Post by **TUFF60** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 8:58 pm

I know 6 log cutters who all have Courier's and they love em, and loggin blokes are not real gentle on gear

.

Post by **Nev62** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:26 pm

Have they done any mods to them??? :?:

Post by **TUFF60** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:51 pm

They mainly have the boost wound up (around 15 psi) and a snorkle fitted with heavy duty shocks, then drive the arse out of them

Post by **RUFF** » Fri Feb 20, 2004 12:06 am

Nev62 wrote:I am also looking to up the power. I was going to use a V6 holden but the only off the shelf bellhousing is for the TH400 slush box.

Nev you could kill 2 birds with the one stone here.

Why not go with the holden V6 and auto then use a Hilux transfer case adapter behind that. Then you can buy reduction gears. Or even fit a hilux 5spd box and transfer.

Post by **boosted bravo** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 1:20 pm

hey mate, i got manifold made ,cooler etc etc. it cost me over 10g's not including diff, gearbox and clutch. it will lean out unless you put a haltech on it. and it won't stop costing money. i'm pushin out 280 at the treads on 9psi on the stock motor.

Post by **Frankenyota** » Sun May 01, 2011 9:08 am

Gearboxes are weak, so maybe upgrade the box and swap motor.
Or sell it.

Matt

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