palumbotruckbully
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I have a 1986 f150. The trans failed on me a couple months ago, forcing me to shelf the truck for a while. I have since bought a new DD and want to basically modify the truck to be the truck of my dreams. I want to build a turbo 300 to put in this truck. There is only one problem, I don't know anything about turboing an engine. I've been reading and reading and reading forums for the last couple of weeks. I haven't gotten very far. I am thinking if I just lay out what I've been thinking, you fine gentlemen can tell me where i'm going wrong and steer me in the right direction.
So, as far as parts I've already bought:
-offy C series intake
-HD exhuast manifold
-DUI Dizzy (not sure if this will work)
- Comp Cams cam kit- Duration at 050 inch Lift: 206 int./206 exh. Lobe Separation (degrees): 110 Grind Number: 252H (not sure if this will work either)
-melling hv oil pump
-holley 390 carb (def will not work)
I think I may want to run fuel injection instead and maybe buy a holley efi fuel system, and sell the carb.
The engine is torn down and will be heading to the machine shop for a rebuild.
My questions are:
What should I get done at the machine shop?
What size turbo should I purchase?
I will never be pulling anything with this truck, I want it just to be a fun driver with a little extra pep, maybe 8 lbs of boost. If it makes 400 tq/300 hp I would be extremely happy.
Let me know what you think guys.
Thank you in advance.
So, as far as parts I've already bought:
-offy C series intake
-HD exhuast manifold
-DUI Dizzy (not sure if this will work)
- Comp Cams cam kit- Duration at 050 inch Lift: 206 int./206 exh. Lobe Separation (degrees): 110 Grind Number: 252H (not sure if this will work either)
-melling hv oil pump
-holley 390 carb (def will not work)
I think I may want to run fuel injection instead and maybe buy a holley efi fuel system, and sell the carb.
The engine is torn down and will be heading to the machine shop for a rebuild.
My questions are:
What should I get done at the machine shop?
What size turbo should I purchase?
I will never be pulling anything with this truck, I want it just to be a fun driver with a little extra pep, maybe 8 lbs of boost. If it makes 400 tq/300 hp I would be extremely happy.
Let me know what you think guys.
Thank you in advance.