Turbo-charging a pre-2000 TATA Sierra

hell_rider · 8th September 2005, 01:10

guys...

needed some information/inputs :

I have been given to understand that the pre-1997 (?) TATA Sierras were not turbocharged.

I have the following specific queries:

1. Can such a Sierra engine be modified to make it Turbocharged and Intercooled?
2. What specifics will such a modification entail ?
3. What will such a modification cost ?
4. What about reliability issues with such a mod ?
5. Does it make sense at all ?
6. If intending to carry out such an operation, what should be the price at which the second hand Sierra itself should be picked up ?
7. Also, as a reference, what does a TurboCharged second hand Sierra go for ?
8. Will getting this mod (Turbocharging and Intercooling) improve the FE of the vehicle ? Approx. by how much ?
9. What is your advice on going for a second hand NON-turbocharged Sierra ? performance and driving pleasure wise.

Will greatly appreciate your inputs on the above.

Thanks in advance,

cheers,
hell_rider

Gurkha · 8th September 2005, 07:57

Turbocharging is serious business, bottom end needs to be strengthened, exhaust valve needs to be sodium cooled, oil pump needs to be bolstered, most important, oil cooler and oil cooled pistons are a must. Cooling system needs to be upgraded and lastly, so does the injection pump and injector pressure. Mild turbocharging as seen in most Indian vehicles don't' need inter cooler except for emissions purposes. Consider all this before you embark on the turbo adventure, check for turbo Sierra engine parts and see if they can be grafted into your engine.

ajmat · 8th September 2005, 08:30

With prices low as they are, go find a second hand Sierra turbo rather than the hassle of a conversion

Steeroid · 8th September 2005, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

With prices low as they are, go find a second hand Sierra turbo rather than the hassle of a conversion

Sound advice, Ajmat. Not worth turbocharging one at these prices, unless one is BENT on doing the mods and learning from them...

Dippy · 8th September 2005, 09:51

Hi hell rider

I own a NA Tata Sierra. Why dont you check out my long term ownership report here?

1994 Tata Sierra Long Term Ownership Report

Dippy

hell_rider · 8th September 2005, 13:05

actually i had read the following two posts before I posted this thread :

1. Dippy's "long term report on his Sierra" and
2. the thread on "How to modify a diesel engine".

this subject came up while with a couple of guys yesterday and I wanted to run it through you guys to mainly check whether it made any sense at all.

my queries stand cleared.

thanks to all.

ciao,
hell_rider

8th September 2005, 01:10	#1
hell_rider BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 61 Times	Turbo-charging a pre-1997 TATA Sierra guys... needed some information/inputs : I have been given to understand that the pre-1997 (?) TATA Sierras were not turbocharged. I have the following specific queries: 1. Can such a Sierra engine be modified to make it Turbocharged and Intercooled? 2. What specifics will such a modification entail ? 3. What will such a modification cost ? 4. What about reliability issues with such a mod ? 5. Does it make sense at all ? 6. If intending to carry out such an operation, what should be the price at which the second hand Sierra itself should be picked up ? 7. Also, as a reference, what does a TurboCharged second hand Sierra go for ? 8. Will getting this mod (Turbocharging and Intercooling) improve the FE of the vehicle ? Approx. by how much ? 9. What is your advice on going for a second hand NON-turbocharged Sierra ? performance and driving pleasure wise. Will greatly appreciate your inputs on the above. Thanks in advance, cheers, hell_rider Last edited by hell_rider : 8th September 2005 at 01:28. Reason: Added a couple of queries
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8th September 2005, 07:57	#2
Gurkha BANNED Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kalyani, West Bengal Posts: 444 Thanked: 10 Times	Turbocharging is serious business, bottom end needs to be strengthened, exhaust valve needs to be sodium cooled, oil pump needs to be bolstered, most important, oil cooler and oil cooled pistons are a must. Cooling system needs to be upgraded and lastly, so does the injection pump and injector pressure. Mild turbocharging as seen in most Indian vehicles don't' need inter cooler except for emissions purposes. Consider all this before you embark on the turbo adventure, check for turbo Sierra engine parts and see if they can be grafted into your engine.
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8th September 2005, 08:30	#3
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,861 Thanked: 27,959 Times View My Garage	With prices low as they are, go find a second hand Sierra turbo rather than the hassle of a conversion
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8th September 2005, 09:51	#5
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	Hi hell rider I own a NA Tata Sierra. Why dont you check out my long term ownership report here? 1994 Tata Sierra Long Term Ownership Report Dippy
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8th September 2005, 13:05	#6
hell_rider BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 61 Times	actually i had read the following two posts before I posted this thread : 1. Dippy's "long term report on his Sierra" and 2. the thread on "How to modify a diesel engine". this subject came up while with a couple of guys yesterday and I wanted to run it through you guys to mainly check whether it made any sense at all. my queries stand cleared. thanks to all. ciao, hell_rider
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