does anyone make high compression pistons for a 170
OK, it looked like a pretty decent sized intercooler so 500 HP makes sense. That is an excellent addition (based on running one engine with and without). What is the turbo? And max boost? Or do you have a link to general info on this setup? I've just run/raced 1 turbo setup (2.6L Mitsubishi) so am just a student (who perhaps has passed the first semester of "good ole Turbo U."); am still gathering knowledge.
I am a newbie, too. This is my first slant six and my first ever turbo, so I know practically nothing, not having raced the car, yet.
The turbo is a 65mm Turbonetics and is a twin to another, identical turbo on my friend's '87 Buick GN. His car runs in the tens and the engine size s almost identical, so it should work.
I built this setup as a clone of the engines in Tom Wolfe's car and Ryan Peterson's; both are over 500hp. That doesn't mean MINE will make that kind of power, but the parts are all the same.
They both run 25+ pounds of boost; I am starting out with only ten... to give me a chance to get the chasssis sorted out. Then, I will up the boost, if I haven't blown it up by then...:oops:
I also have a Snowperformance chemical intercooler, which I think will help keep things together.:prayer::prayer::prayer:
Detonation is the enemy... and I am aware of that, and do everything in my power to avoid it...
Pray for me... LOL!