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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:35 AM
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i know it has prolly been asked a thousand times but can you turbo or SC a stock 302 carbed?
Old May 30, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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yes. you will need a blow through carb but its doable. there is a lot of info on forced fed carbs here http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?board=13.0
Old May 30, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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how much psi could i run? i heard somewhere the stock block can withstand 9 psi at most. would it even be worth it?
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also cant find a site that has turbos for sale. any ideas?
Old May 30, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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read around on turbomustangs.com all the turbo info you can handle.

boost pressure is not the issue, its the hp that is. the stock block will take about 450rwhp and then you have problems. 450hp is the same no matter if you make it with 5psi of boost or 15psi




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