swisscheese Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I have a '88 EA82 N/A SPFI, I got a complete set of engine gaskets and rings for it. I also just bought a '88 EA82 turbo. Will the gaskets and rings interchange between the two, so I can re-ring and re-seal the turbo and ash-can the N/A, or do I need different gaskets? I have been trying to figure this out via various parts supplier web sites, but haven't met success yet, they are too confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 i know the pistons are different, are you sure the rings are the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisscheese Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 Yeah, the pistons are different, lower compression, but I can't find any resource with any good info on whether my NA rings are the same. I am pretty sure they are the same size (thickness), but they may be another material to handle the higher heat/pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybuilder Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Yeah, the pistons are different, lower compression, but I can't find any resource with any good info on whether my NA rings are the same. I am pretty sure they are the same size (thickness), but they may be another material to handle the higher heat/pressure.The rings are the same. Same rings for EA-81 too. Some of the gaskets are different though, specifically the intake manifold and head gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 If you got a gasket kit, it probably has all the gaskets for carbed, SPFI, MPFI and turbo engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisscheese Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 Yeah, the gasket set looks like it has several intake gaskets, so I think I am set. (no pun intended) Thanks for the info, I am sure looking forward to some turbo-powered acceleration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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