Turbo- need help---to draw up a plan
While removing undercoat from a 72 Swinger
thinking about the power train,
What to do...
Goal> Turbo charged, Streetable, drive to the track
I have been reading, but still know little about turbos
kinda working this project backwards> Starting at the rear
using what we have already
Narrowed 8 3/4
gears- 3.23, 3.55, 3.91, 4.56
Wheels- Welds 15 x 10 with 26.5 x 12 MT Street
15 x 4 - 26x5
right now,
We are installing frame connectors
tubs
moving the springs into the frame.
next will be to mod the floor for a trans safety shield (some floor replacement)
also we are going to mod the trans cross member area for a A-500 or A518
trans available are
A-999, 727, a500, a518
have a 3500 convertor for the 727 or a518
fuel> E85
exhaust
Truck magnum Manifolds (1991)
magnum truck shorty headers
or have a set of custom headers
Engine
fresh, not finish assemble 340
10.5 comp
ported eddy heads
air gap- will need carb
No cam
H/S rockers
or
new
Indy headed 340> 449 c.i.
270 duration 650 lift solid roller
14-1 > can change pistons, never installed yet
This is what we have to work with
Any ideas what to do? :burnout:
turbo size?
carb?
trans/gear ratio?
Thanks
We bought the car with out an engine or trans.