5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

Turbo thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-20-2007, 01:51 AM
  #1  
pastfast125
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
pastfast125's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,097
Default Turbo thread

I've seen quite a few guys talkin about runnin turbos on mostly stock 5.0's so I figured I'd make a thread. As I've been reading and seeing some DIY stuff, what all would it take to do a DIY turbo set up? Is it possibly to pull the turbos off of something like an rx7 or some other car that came stock with turbos? Would they even work for the setup? How much could you estimate it to cost if doing ajunkyard build up?

Anybody else feel free to chime in with questions.
pastfast125 is offline  
Old 04-20-2007, 02:00 AM
  #2  
pastfast125
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
pastfast125's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,097
Default RE: Turbo thread

also, how much boost can be run safely on a mostly stock 5.0?
pastfast125 is offline  
Old 04-20-2007, 02:02 AM
  #3  
uni_uni
2nd Gear Member
 
uni_uni's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 366
Default RE: Turbo thread




On a fresh motor I'd say no more then 9-10 lbs


[/align]
uni_uni is offline  
Old 04-20-2007, 02:08 AM
  #4  
Foxbodyforever
2nd Gear Member
 
Foxbodyforever's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location:
Posts: 333
Default RE: Turbo thread

what single turbo would be good for a 5.0 with GT40's a decent cam (B or E) and an explorer intake, and what cars cam with them from the factory? I think id be shooting for 10-12 PSI
Foxbodyforever is offline  
Old 04-20-2007, 02:09 AM
  #5  
pastfast125
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
pastfast125's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,097
Default RE: Turbo thread

anybody have any good links for turbo newbs to learn all about how everything is plumbed and works?
pastfast125 is offline  
Old 04-20-2007, 02:13 AM
  #6  
pastfast125
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
pastfast125's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,097
Default RE: Turbo thread

Heres cars that came with turbos...http://www.turboclub.com/turbocars/index.htm
pastfast125 is offline  
Old 04-20-2007, 02:14 AM
  #7  
dimebag
6th Gear Member
 
dimebag's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: earleville md
Posts: 10,357
Default RE: Turbo thread

www.theturboforums.com
dimebag is offline  
Old 04-20-2007, 02:15 AM
  #8  
nmerrill
5th Gear Member
 
nmerrill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Antonio Tx
Posts: 2,271
Default RE: Turbo thread

http://turbomustangs.com/

Enough said!
nmerrill is offline  
Old 04-20-2007, 02:18 AM
  #9  
dimebag
6th Gear Member
 
dimebag's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: earleville md
Posts: 10,357
Default RE: Turbo thread

thats the same as i said, lol they go to the same site... n here i thougth u hooked me up w. a second one
dimebag is offline  
Old 04-20-2007, 02:20 AM
  #10  
pastfast125
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
pastfast125's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,097
Default RE: Turbo thread

this thread should be stickified.

ok so now I know the formula to figure out how much air needs to be flowed or whatever, no just gotta figure out what cars came factory with a turbo that can flow that much.

So any idea what a stock 5.0 motor can get HP wise on like 10lbs or so?
pastfast125 is offline  


Quick Reply: Turbo thread



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:00 AM.