Considering a Torqstorm for my 225/6
Hey all, thinking about adding a Torqstorm blower to my 225/6 in my '67 Barracuda convertible. Current setup is a Clifford 6=8 package (cam, headers, 4 bbl intake) with an edelbrock 500. Wondering about a few things:
1. Do I have to pull the engine to get the Torqstorm on?
2. Would I have to do any modifications to it internally to handle it?
3. Would I have to do any modifications to the engine bay to fit it?
4. Would I be able to keep the power steering?
5. Would those who have used this setup recommend it? Ie, is it really worth the 3k?
6. Is it something that a novice can bolt-on, or would it require serious skill?
I have one on my 63 Valiant, installed it 12/1/2018. I will tell you the way I have mine set-up.
1. You do not have to pull the engine.
2. You do not have to do any internal engine mods. I did use an unmilled head and did not deck the block. Used head studs, main studs and rod bolts from ARP. with a fel-pro head gsk. (blew a stock steel gsk. once) I run a comp cams 252 duration 430" lift cam degree at their spec. I run it to 5K. Use a stock exhaust manifolt with offenhauser intake, and running a C&S Specialties blow through carb 550 4bbl. You will be fine with the edelbrock 500 just do the Doug Dutra mod he does in the back of the slant six hop-up manual. I run a push through electric fan on the front as the blower pulley is so close to radiator.
3. Had to drill a couple of holes on the fenderwell for the adjustable fuel pressure regulator, you will have to run a return to the back of the fuel tank. Also had to oblong the engine mount holes so the engine would sit down in the engine bay a little lower because the top of the hat on the carb would touch the bottom of the hood.
4. I believe you can.
5. would cost a little less than putting in a 360 small block, plus it would be different. however when running more than 12lbs. of vacuum the blow-off valve noise is LOUD going down the road.
6. Yes a novice can do it. They offer 3 different size blower pulleys I have the smallest which gives the most boost 10-12 lbs. @ 4500-5000 rpm. the largest gives 5lbs of boost.
These act like a turbo @ about 2200rpm it starts to build a small amount of boost(u will need a boost /vacuum gauge in the vehicle)and builds with rpm. It is fun to drive!
I have run against a 2017 mustang with an eco boost, a 370Z nissan and a late model camaro with a 350. They have all said the same thing, that the faster the speed the harder I pulled away.
