Does anyone with experience on the non-turbos know if there are any differences between the turbo and non-turbo timing covers? I know there are differences between the 6-bolt and 7-bolt covers, but how about from turbo to non-turbo?

Any help is appreciated.

TIA!

no difference at all. just 6/7 bolt diff.

turbo/non are the same.

~tyler

Spooled said it, no difference.

do you need to have it on? does it really matter?

Thanks guys, confirmed my suspisions.

Dstock22- probablly don't really NEED it, but it protects your timing belt, so personally, I wouldn't run without one.

guess ill put one on it when I can get one that isnt cracked at the front bolt, id rather run without one at the moment than one that might hit againt my belt/timing gears

Most all dedicated drag race cars run without, but that's for easy access to vital components when doing a quick repair in the pits. They can afford to run without because of the drastic reduction in debris on the track versus the streets. I personally wouldn't run without one for very long on a daily driven street car.

run one. I learned the hard why when my crank pulley spun apart. I was a big mess with many bent valves. Avoid the possible headache!

run one. I learned the hard way when my crank pulley spun apart. It was a big mess with many bent valves. Avoid the possible headache!

I ran without one for a few months, then I wised up and ganked one off a parts car before something bad happened.

i haven't seen too many DSM's w/ a timing belt cover that wasn't cracked at the front corner... if the appearence bothers you, fill it in w/ body filler or JB weld and paint the cover..... but I would run one.......... running w/ out would be like running a small block chevy w/out a timing cover over the chain