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Turbo Swap Question?



I am nursing a broken 5ktq back to its former glory. Last month I was
attacked from the rear and this little red Pontiac brown nosed me. The
rear shock absorbing bumper held up amazingly well but my exhaust system
really got bent and broken. I have found a shop that can rebuild my
broken turbo-exhaust header but I am concerned about the condition of
the turbo itself.

I have a turbo that I took out of a 9000 Saab at the local
U-Pull-R-Parts. This is a brand new (still shines) Garrett Airesearch
model # TBO356. I haven't yet removed my exhaust header to check for
sure but at first glance it looks like it could fit as a replacement on
my 1986 5ktq.

Do any of you have any experience with such a swap? Can you steer me
towards some place on the Web that can give me comparison specs to see
if this is a viable prospect?

Thank You
Kim Johnson
1986 5ktq (broken)