Remote Turbo Setup & Falcon Sixes?

[Crustang to Mustang]

Have you taken the time to read through this thread on turbocharging?

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Thread 'Selecting a turbocharger for the 300 six'

Mar 26, 2025

One of the first things you often hear is about picking a turbocharger that will spool.
That is not the objective.
The main goal is to pick a turbocharger that is the correct size for the engine and its application.

An engine is an air pump that has a range of airflow from the beginning of its power band to the end of its power band.
The turbocharger's compressor is likewise an air pump that has a flow range from the surge line out to the choke line.

Most of the 300 sixes discussed on this forum are for street use in a truck that works best with a wide power band.
In order to achieve the...

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If you have questions as you read through the thread, please ask.

I think I understand it. You did a great job writing it. I will definitely be referring back to it as I get closer to the build.

 

[pmuller9]

I think I understand it. You did a great job writing it. I will definitely be referring back to it as I get closer to the build.

Take some time to play with the MatchBot calculator in post #1 to help you understand how different things affect power, air temps and so on.
Change the engine displacement to 250 ci inches and have some fun looking at power and torque at different boost levels, engine VEs and intercooler efficiencies along with where you would be on different turbocharger compressor maps.

 

[Crustang to Mustang]

I do have one more question for the time being. I'm going to assume that the stock '69 pistons (this is also assuming that the stock pistons haven't been replaced) are not hypereutectic. This being said, though not as ideal as forged pistons, would hypereutectic pistons at least prevent any possible piston issues I would potentially have with the stock cast pistons?

Also for the sake of learning, can hypereutectic pistons handle more boost than cast pistons? I would assume yes, but I'm learning not to assume with these things.

Would aftermarket cast aluminum pistons even be more durable than the stock cast pistons?

I would appreciate some specific answers as well as "general-rule-of-thumb" answers.