Stock 1986-1987 and 1984-1985 Turbo Comparison
Stock vs. Stock


COMPRESSOR

Features of Note:
  • The 86-87 turbo is on the left, 84-85 on the right
  • Notice the different orientation of the inlet bell mounting in comparison to the discharge of the turbo
  • The 84-85 housing is "wrapped tighter" and smaller in diameter
  • The 86-87 housing takes pressurized air from the discharge for the wastegate
  • The 84-85 housing takes pressurized air from the tip of the "scroll"
  • Discharge on the 84-85 turbo has a bigger "lip"
  • 86-87 wheel looks to be slightly larger

BOTTOM

Features of Note:
  • The 86-87 turbo is on the left, 84-85 on the right
  • Notice the different very similar exhaust mounting (3 bolt)
  • The 84-85 still has the downpipe elbow attached
  • Notice that again, the 84-85 turbo is "clocked" differently
  • The 86-87 turbo compressor housing is taller and thinner
  • The 84-85 discharge for the compressor is shorter and thicker

Submitted by:

Kendall Frederick
fredericksk@worldnet.att.net