Murphdog

So I've been modifying my wish list recently. The biggest change being going turbocharger instead of supercharger. Mostly because part of my wish list includes the Ford Racing intake manifold. I've been reading up on long-tube headers as well and their performance advantage over shorty headers. But then I read a note on the American Muscle page saying that you can't do both LT headers and turbo because of the space needed for the turbo. Is this true? Or has anyone found an alternative place to put the turbocharger?

Thanks
Murphy

bl817

youll have to mount the turbo downstream of the x/h pipe and there isn't a lot of room till you get to the over axle pipes. then youll have to route the return piping back up to the tb/intercooler etc. I cant remember which car show it was but they mounted dual turbos on a vette or challenger or maybe both. its doable but more involved. good luck

bl817

if your set on the Ford racing intake, theres one for sale on the DFW CL fyi.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/pts/5288712349.html

Simon1

Too the OP, you will most likely have to get rid of long tubes if you have them, if you plan to go turbo.

Secondly, Ive had both turbo and a twin screw blower and really prefer the twin screw. So do your research, here and other sites, have some goals in mind and learn how to do some of the work yourself.

The most efficient way to spool a turbo is putting it as close to the engine as possible. Generally, the exhaust manifolds are reversed and the trunk is minted inn front of the engine.

Murphdog

Thanks for the info guys! I don't have them yet.

tx_zstang

I had ARH long tubes but went back to stockers when I installed my turbos. Just no room.
And, the longer tubes take longer to build boost, increasing lag, which you wont want with a turbo setup.

danzcool

As the others have said, it's not that turbo(s) won't work with long tubes, it's that they work better without them, both for placement and lag.

movielover40

You want plenty of back pressure for the turbo.

jz78817

if you want the fastest possible spool-up, it's best to have the turbo as close to the cylinder head as possible. This is why the 6.7 Powerstroke has the exhaust manifolds and turbo inside the engine's vee.

SCCAGT

And lots of stickers inside for the sleeper power boost.