turbo aode
01-09-2011, 09:52 AM
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turbo aode
what are your guys opinions on running a auto turbo setup?
ive been looking at those on3 kits and considering one for a build...
engine will be stock 96 explorer, ported heads + intake, mild cam
would the tranny need to be setup the same was as with a n/a build, with that we were looking into a hp rebuild kit and shift kit...
what about what size stall for a turbo?
ive been looking at those on3 kits and considering one for a build...
engine will be stock 96 explorer, ported heads + intake, mild cam
would the tranny need to be setup the same was as with a n/a build, with that we were looking into a hp rebuild kit and shift kit...
what about what size stall for a turbo?
01-09-2011, 12:58 PM
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auto trannies are better for a turbo build on a drag car. you can brake boost off the line and you cant do that with a manual. if its a road race car you'd probably want a stick.
but before you even begin to worry about the transmission...
1) on3 kits are bottom of the barrell...you get what you pay for. google them. yes some people are having good results power wise, but their longevity and reliability is not top notch to say the least. i have also seen several threads about people having horrible fitment issues with auto trannies. apparently the guy at on3 knows this, but he doesnt have it published anywhere that autos may or may not work.
2) a STOCK explorer engine with a turbo, heads, cams, and intake manifold? so your not upping the internals? motor will explode on the dyno. you need a forged rotating assembly past 400whp.
but before you even begin to worry about the transmission...
1) on3 kits are bottom of the barrell...you get what you pay for. google them. yes some people are having good results power wise, but their longevity and reliability is not top notch to say the least. i have also seen several threads about people having horrible fitment issues with auto trannies. apparently the guy at on3 knows this, but he doesnt have it published anywhere that autos may or may not work.
2) a STOCK explorer engine with a turbo, heads, cams, and intake manifold? so your not upping the internals? motor will explode on the dyno. you need a forged rotating assembly past 400whp.
01-09-2011, 01:22 PM
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the explorer engines arent as strong as the mustang bottom ends? from what ive seen around 400rwhp was about the limit on stock stang bottom ends before you have to worry about splitting the block
I don't think we are gonna use a Cam, and Just a little porting on the stock heads....
I was planning on lowering to boost And tune for around 350rwhp with maybea Max of 400 on track days
I don't think we are gonna use a Cam, and Just a little porting on the stock heads....
I was planning on lowering to boost And tune for around 350rwhp with maybea Max of 400 on track days
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01-09-2011, 04:22 PM
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thats exactly what i said...roughly 400whp.
why would you even bother spending money to port the heads then? 400whp with the turbo and no head/cam work is a walk in the park. you can easily run enough power to snap the rods on the stock shortblock (450+ whp) without touching the cams or heads.
why would you even bother spending money to port the heads then? 400whp with the turbo and no head/cam work is a walk in the park. you can easily run enough power to snap the rods on the stock shortblock (450+ whp) without touching the cams or heads.
01-09-2011, 04:30 PM
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My buddy wants to do them, work is slow and he wants to do it...
So if I stay around 400 Max will stock internals be good? I don't plan to go any more than that.... And most likely it'll be 350whp unless it just totally underimpresses me at the track
So if I stay around 400 Max will stock internals be good? I don't plan to go any more than that.... And most likely it'll be 350whp unless it just totally underimpresses me at the track
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