Turbocharger Help!
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If you don't get forged internals then you'll end up blowing it up. Unless you keep it at a low psi like 4 or 5. 7 psi would be pushing it unless you put lower compression pistons in but even then I don't know if I'd even trust it then without the forged internals. 4-5 psi would still get you probably 30 to 55 more HP but don't quote me on that. I;m not sure of the power gains at that low of a pressure.
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Ok, i wasn't sure of the safe pressures for that engine. I knew you could just use what it has that's why i suggested the forged internals and not say that it NEEDED them. I plan on turboing my 5.0 EFI when it's all said and done and I'll be rebuilding it at the same time so i'll be doing the forged internals so I know it'll be strong. I wonder...how audible would the blow-off be on the 6cyl? Any different than a 4cyl?
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yeah i figured so but I won't be dumping even 10psi into it. maybe like 7 or 8 depending on where i like it. Mine is just a crusier with maybe a few short sprints for some fun, not a racer. Otherwise I would have to chrome everything because like they say "if it ain't fast, chrome it."
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There's something I never understood, (unless if you're serious drag racing):
rebuild the motor now so you don't have to rebuild it later.
I say just run it (maybe at a sane pressure) and rebuild or replace if it breaks.
Besides 30-55 more HP is probably 30-55% more power than it has now.
That said, headers and a duel carb setup (or 4 bbl) will pep up the 6 banger too, probably with less trouble.
rebuild the motor now so you don't have to rebuild it later.
I say just run it (maybe at a sane pressure) and rebuild or replace if it breaks.
Besides 30-55 more HP is probably 30-55% more power than it has now.
That said, headers and a duel carb setup (or 4 bbl) will pep up the 6 banger too, probably with less trouble.
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