sbc turbo

69 tremec · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject: sbc turbo

hey just wondering if any one has seen or knows where to buy the actual turbo for a sbc turbo swap, i have seen all the mounting and exhuast for the setup but not the turbo it self... i almost bought a 1970 c10 swb a couple years ago that had a turbo on a 400sbc never thought to ask the guy how and where he got the stuff but anyways just wondering
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PunkRican · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:09 pm Post subject:

If you can find a place that sells the turbo manifolds and what not I'm sure they'll be able to sell you or suggest a turbo to mate with it. You dont need a specific turbo for it. The most specific thing you'll need for any turbo project is the piping really.

69 tremec · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 12:07 am Post subject:

yeah thats true, i havnt really asked the ppl that where selling the stuff.. but i will and get back here shortly see what i find,thanks
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theelcaminofactory · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 3:11 am Post subject:

WOW you guys are making this sound really easy!

69 tremec · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject:

found one turbo for 800 bucks good for at least 750hp a twinturbo setup for 600 for 85-90's sbc fuel injection moters..i was drooling over this...a few intercoolers and turbo controllers
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lil maddog · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject:

theelcaminofactory · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 6:37 pm Post subject:

You might wanna consider forged crank, rods and pistons.

toms84ss · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject:

Just crank up the boost and see what breaks first!

Snaggle To0th · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject:

why worry about manifolds and all the bull jazz!? STS has that problem SOLVED!!!

http://www.ststurbo.com/

Pretty BAD @$$ turbo set ups and plus alot of street legal kits avaible!
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69 tremec · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject:

'You might wanna consider forged crank, rods and pistons."

id prolly only be running 4-5 pounds with 8.5:1 pistons but of course the forged pieces and good rings and carb and what not for crazier apps would be a must. not to mention rear end and tranny beefage. but yeah i am throwing around which direction im am gonna go with the motor this summer a turbo or a NA motor what do you guys think?
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lil maddog · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

If you have the money and can do it do the turbo. It is a very efficient way to make power, IF YOU CAN MAKE IT WORK!
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PunkRican · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:08 pm Post subject:

i looked into those sts systems before. theyre really very different. if i had the money i would consider doing it myself.

69 tremec · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:

i looked in to STS's universal kits and talked to the carb/turbo specialist. they are remote turbo systems..theeesse are insane...i am doing it lol..you can mount them any where...we are talking werid stuff..to name a few.. a stock cam is ideal or even less..staggering rockers 1.5-1.6 no need for intercoolers or even copper head gaskets..! they run 60% cooler than front mount turbos no need for intercoolers..and get this..they build better power faster..you actually want a higher compression piston with these we are talking 9.5:1 to 11:1 it sounds insane but i talked to the guy i have a kit already set up..its gonna be good for 760 at the crank and 633 plus at the wheels.. for 2100 bucks..and as low as $1900 for this littlest turbo which ONLY puts 520ish at the wheels lol..and because they run cooler they dont put as much strain on the engine. i am still doing all forged rotating assymbly but for the price it cant be beat..plus...its super sleeper..you pop the hood where is turbo? just some funky down pipe lol dont belive me give them a call.. Shocked

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