dusterboi89
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I have a 72 duster that im thinking about building a turbo 340 is there anyone whos done this that could provide some info thanks
thinking about going turbo
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Matts440
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There's a few threads on here on what people have done, just need to figure out how much you want to make and how fast you want to go, single or twins. Just search and see what people have done, plus you need to figure out fuel injection or blow through carb.
RustyPlymouth
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Matts440
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X2 on turboforums tons of info on there very experienced people on it.
MrMoparMan
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I hope you do build a turbo car! Here are my 2 cents:
I just built a turbo 340 and am working out the final bugs. There are a few decisions to make to get it dialed in for your needs. If it is a mostly street car, you might want a smaller turbo, or even smaller twins to get that quick responsive power. A mostly race car will want a much bigger turbo for massive top end power. You can set a horsepower goal and study the turbo maps to determine what lb/min airflow will support that horsepower at a given pressure.
The forums have great info, including some great turbo builds on this forum. Each builder is working toward different goals so keep that in mind.
It is also good to talk to people about your goals and price range. I called many turbo manufacturers and dealers to get opinions before finding a middle ground on all the recommendations. Everyone was helpful including: Precision Turbos, Turbonetics, Hellion, and Central motive power (talk to "Mack" at the Denver store). Hellion had good prices and options, and I got my Borg Warner S366 of the self for $650 at Central Motive.
Here are some good turbo resources.
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/
http://www.turbos.bwauto.com/aftermarket/airwerks.aspx
http://www.precisionturbo.net/
http://www.turboneticsinc.com/performance/
http://www.hellionpowersystems.com/
http://www.tialsport.com/
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/
I started out with cheap power being my goal, and now I want crisp reliable power for my street car. The number one place not to skimp in my opinion is the waste-gate. Get a sold unit like a Tial. The benefits of ball bearing turbos is probably not worth the price for most applications, you can save money there. Billet compressors may be worth the price depending on the turbo.
This is my turbo build:
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=278468
I just built a turbo 340 and am working out the final bugs. There are a few decisions to make to get it dialed in for your needs. If it is a mostly street car, you might want a smaller turbo, or even smaller twins to get that quick responsive power. A mostly race car will want a much bigger turbo for massive top end power. You can set a horsepower goal and study the turbo maps to determine what lb/min airflow will support that horsepower at a given pressure.
The forums have great info, including some great turbo builds on this forum. Each builder is working toward different goals so keep that in mind.
It is also good to talk to people about your goals and price range. I called many turbo manufacturers and dealers to get opinions before finding a middle ground on all the recommendations. Everyone was helpful including: Precision Turbos, Turbonetics, Hellion, and Central motive power (talk to "Mack" at the Denver store). Hellion had good prices and options, and I got my Borg Warner S366 of the self for $650 at Central Motive.
Here are some good turbo resources.
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/
http://www.turbos.bwauto.com/aftermarket/airwerks.aspx
http://www.precisionturbo.net/
http://www.turboneticsinc.com/performance/
http://www.hellionpowersystems.com/
http://www.tialsport.com/
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/
I started out with cheap power being my goal, and now I want crisp reliable power for my street car. The number one place not to skimp in my opinion is the waste-gate. Get a sold unit like a Tial. The benefits of ball bearing turbos is probably not worth the price for most applications, you can save money there. Billet compressors may be worth the price depending on the turbo.
This is my turbo build:
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=278468
turbofreek
batcrap crazy racing team
Uh no. Most of us left that place long ago or are not allowed to post anymore. I am not allowed to post there after being a mod for years.
The basics of info is still there. If you have any specific questions shoot me a pm. Also check out turbobullet.com. or yellowbullet.com where all those former turboforums members went after hitler took charge.
Matts440
Well-Known Member
Oh good to know.
Sedanman
67-9 Valiant specialist
On that note. Is it possible to make a car turbo without hacking into the inner fenders or radiator support? I am also running a 340 in an all original 67 valiant. I don't want to butcher my body to do it. Also, which is better carbed or EFI? I am a carb guy and don't know much about EFI. Thanks in advance
Yes... A couple people have done it carbureted without cutting into their car. The one main criteria I spotted is you must have manual steering. Essentially you take Magnum manifolds (mid-90's Ram) flip them around and have the driver's side tube come down and around to the passenger side where they'll meet. Have them joint into a turbo and send it on over to the carb. Your downpipe will go down where your exhaust will normally go.
For Example: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=227729
dusterboi89
Member
yea ill be doing a lot of research on the forums I love the idea of it being a turbo car
turbofreek
batcrap crazy racing team
Yup lots of blow through carb turbo and blower setups. Great info on tff.com for how to do it yourself. Is an entire section for just that.
dusterboi89
Member
im thinking of using a 76mm turbo the only problem is how much power can the stock block and steel crank handle I plan on using h beam rods
dusterboi89
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heres the car
MrMoparMan
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I was able to make everything fit without cutting and was able to keep the power steering by converting to the HDK with power rack and pinion. I am a big fan of EFI for the tunability but there are a lot of carb guys too.
Matts440
Well-Known Member
There are some people pushing 1000hp on a factory steel crank and block, just need to make sure you get everything balanced and line honed so the rotating mass is smooth. Differently stud everything and get a cometic multi layer head gasket, when you line hone the crank have the studs installed for a proper hone bolts and studs clamp differently.
There was a thread,about someone here eventually selling LA/Magnum turbo kits,based on aftermarket turbos,off of Magnum manifolds.
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