Turbo options?

[200ci66]

Hello, I was wondering what my turbo options - if any - there are for a 200 without the alumn cylinder head. My cylinder head is off a 1979 250. 1.6 rockers, large log. I'm happy with it but I figured a little boost would be my next option. Anyone know of a way to turbo a motor with a cast cylinder head?

 

[CNC-Dude]

The Buick 3.8L turbo is nicely sized for most inlines in the 200-250 cubic inch range, and many of the Cheby inline guys have run then with simple backyard builds and J-pipes with great results. They are often very cheap and easy to find.

 

[First Fox]

The grand national turbo is likely a little big for a 200. Although a 3.8 litre is close in displacement, our little sixes don't rev as high or breathe nearly as well as the buick V6 and subsequently need a smaller turbocharger. If I had do it again I would go smaller on the turbo as I used a hybrid T3/T4 57 trim unit and it is a little laggy. I would use a T3 50 or 60 trim as they are very common and would be a great street turbo with quick spoolup and good power where it's needed.