So I have a fully machined block and crank. I was wondering how much it would cost to add a nice turbo system to one of our engines. Are there kits available?
All Big Six Cost of Turbo system??
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If you look at all the turbo builds on this site you will notice they are all DIY custom because there are no turbo kits.
As far as cost it depends on how much torque you want the engine to make and at what RPM range.
The least expensive combination for low to medium boost at low rpm is the HD log exhaust manifold with a "J" pipe with a used Holset HX35 turbocharger.
The intake can be a 4 barrel intake with a Holley Sniper.
You can get away with the stock connecting rods and a Hypereutectic piston.
You can use a Water/Methanol injection in place of an intercooler if the engine only sees short periods of time under boost.
What are you wanting for a powerband?
As far as cost it depends on how much torque you want the engine to make and at what RPM range.
The least expensive combination for low to medium boost at low rpm is the HD log exhaust manifold with a "J" pipe with a used Holset HX35 turbocharger.
The intake can be a 4 barrel intake with a Holley Sniper.
You can get away with the stock connecting rods and a Hypereutectic piston.
You can use a Water/Methanol injection in place of an intercooler if the engine only sees short periods of time under boost.
What are you wanting for a powerband?
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Besides the decades-old AK Miller kits, or the draw-thru Keystone offers, it's a roll ya' own.
Brand G used a lot of simple setups, from the early 60's to early 80's, Ford did 2.3 draw-thru
Evaporative cooling of the intake charge, helps carbed setups work well.
It can be simple, and get decent results, at low boost.
Brand G used a lot of simple setups, from the early 60's to early 80's, Ford did 2.3 draw-thru
Evaporative cooling of the intake charge, helps carbed setups work well.
It can be simple, and get decent results, at low boost.
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I'm sure that turbo placement improves A/C efficiency substantially.Besides the decades-old AK Miller kits, or the draw-thru Keystone offers, it's a roll ya' own.
Brand G used a lot of simple setups, from the early 60's to early 80's, Ford did 2.3 draw-thru
Evaporative cooling of the intake charge, helps carbed setups work well.
It can be simple, and get decent results, at low boost.
Someone good with a stick welder could probably modify the intake for a flange on the passenger side face of the plenum for even more packaging efficiency.
For all their faults U-flow heads to really lend themselves well to tight packaging for non-intercooler turbo setups.
For all their faults U-flow heads to really lend themselves well to tight packaging for non-intercooler turbo setups.
"Simple" turbo setups can achieve significant power upgrade with 'modern' available ignition and fuel control systems as well as available wide-band AFR gauges that were only dreamed about in AK Millers era.
Full capability of high-boost forced induction will need a lot more than a 'simple' setup but shouldn't discourage low-boost system builds.
Small Block Six 250cid with simple 'roll your own' Buick derived Draw-Thru Carb'd turbo Maverick:
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have fun
"Simple" turbo setups can achieve significant power upgrade with 'modern' available ignition and fuel control systems as well as available wide-band AFR gauges that were only dreamed about in AK Millers era.
Full capability of high-boost forced induction will need a lot more than a 'simple' setup but shouldn't discourage low-boost system builds.
Small Block Six 250cid with simple 'roll your own' Buick derived Draw-Thru Carb'd turbo Maverick:
. . . have fun