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Hi I have a 87 turbo Nissan 200sx with a ca18et engine that lost its engine power, it revs up but when i put it in gear it sputters and hardly moves. I know that the transmission is fine though.
Sounds like leak in high pressure side of turbo to inlet manifold tube. Results in gutless or no performance but idle & revving in neutral ok. Check for splits or loosened joints.
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You'll need to change the distributor, as the distributor shaft oil seal has gone bad. Without sufficient spark, you'll have no power. Don't forget a new cap/rotor.
That vehicle never came with a turbo as an option. Therefore adding a turbo would be custom work. You may find someone online who has documented their modification process. If you purchase an aftermarket turbo system it will come with a manual. Short of that such a document does not exist.
Sounds to me like you have a leak somewhere in the intake system. The idle fluctuation sounds like a vacuum leak- and of course, when the turbo spools up, you have positive pressure replacing vacuum. Look for a loose hose clamp or a torn hose, etc. etc. By the sounds of it, you shouldn't have any trouble finding the leak.
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