the right turbos
the right turbos hi all,
I admittedly know absolutely nothing about turbos. I am reading and reading and reading and trying my best to learn as much as possible.
I am putting together a parts list and starting to order parts for a turbo build. (im a N/A or nitrous guy)
I have a jet boat, and want to switch from my current high compression/Nitrous assisted 5.3 setup to a lower compression/turbo setup.
I am planning on putting together a forged 6.0 or maybe a 408. But lets lean towards the side of 6.0.
I would like to be able to make 1000+ hp, but I do not have a set number This will be a blowthrough setup with a CSU Carb. (most likely their dual needle/seat carb)
I am looking at a couple of turbos, and the way i understand their sizing/exhaust husing sizes.
One is a Borg Warner S366 with a .88 A/R housing.
The other is a T76 (cx racing) with a .68 A.R housing.
Any other recommendations? Im looking for somewhat budget friendly.
I would like it to spool relatively quick, Will be running twins.
for those that dont know, a jet pump loads an engine down like a Single Speed powerglide with a really loose convertor.
I dont need instant spool, but a second or two to a decent amount of boost would be preferred
Thank you for any info.
steve
I admittedly know absolutely nothing about turbos. I am reading and reading and reading and trying my best to learn as much as possible.
I am putting together a parts list and starting to order parts for a turbo build. (im a N/A or nitrous guy)
I have a jet boat, and want to switch from my current high compression/Nitrous assisted 5.3 setup to a lower compression/turbo setup.
I am planning on putting together a forged 6.0 or maybe a 408. But lets lean towards the side of 6.0.
I would like to be able to make 1000+ hp, but I do not have a set number This will be a blowthrough setup with a CSU Carb. (most likely their dual needle/seat carb)
I am looking at a couple of turbos, and the way i understand their sizing/exhaust husing sizes.
One is a Borg Warner S366 with a .88 A/R housing.
The other is a T76 (cx racing) with a .68 A.R housing.
Any other recommendations? Im looking for somewhat budget friendly.
I would like it to spool relatively quick, Will be running twins.
for those that dont know, a jet pump loads an engine down like a Single Speed powerglide with a really loose convertor.
I dont need instant spool, but a second or two to a decent amount of boost would be preferred
Thank you for any info.
steve
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If you want a cheap turbo gamble, check out Rev9 turbos. They offer tons of them in the 62-72 range with appropriate sized turbines in T3 and T4. They also offer them in billet for $300 a pop.
I'm just not 100% on their durability. I have a pair of 6662 billet T4 turbos from them that I scored for $550/pair but haven't finished the car to try them out.
I'm just not 100% on their durability. I have a pair of 6662 billet T4 turbos from them that I scored for $550/pair but haven't finished the car to try them out.
I found a T72 with a .81 A/R on CX Racing's website.
The little i know seems like htis would be a good size. No?
https://www.cxracing.com/TRB-T72-P81-RR
The little i know seems like htis would be a good size. No?
https://www.cxracing.com/TRB-T72-P81-RR
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Single billet S480 will do the trick. If you want slightly faster spool, spring for the 1.25 T4 housing and keep the large wheel.
A/R itself means very little and doesn't determine overall size of the turbo housings.
A/R itself means very little and doesn't determine overall size of the turbo housings.
Like this one?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Borg-Warner...IAAOSw07VagON8
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Borg-Warner...IAAOSw07VagON8
This one. The 2nd one you listed is a T6 housing and will give you a slightly slower spool.
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Not always. It'll only make more power if the T4 is a restriction to begin with. 1000 HP has been done time and time again on the 1.10 and 1.25 A/R T4 housings with even the 87mm wheel.
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There's a thread in here right now where a guy with twin borg warner s366 turbo on a 408 made like 1250 to the wheels. I have a 6.0 twin box stock s366s full weight 2001 mustang that runs 5s in the 1/8 mile. On a jet boat twins is the Only way to go it looks clean and symmetrical as well as ease of install 2 headers 2 turbos no crossover no fabrication work to mess with. Plus u can pull the header off and leave the turbo mounted to service any part of the motor.
There's a thread in here right now where a guy with twin borg warner s366 turbo on a 408 made like 1250 to the wheels. I have a 6.0 twin box stock s366s full weight 2001 mustang that runs 5s in the 1/8 mile. On a jet boat twins is the Only way to go it looks clean and symmetrical as well as ease of install 2 headers 2 turbos no crossover no fabrication work to mess with. Plus u can pull the header off and leave the turbo mounted to service any part of the motor.
As far as mounting the turbos, with the ebay turbo headers, are they strong enough to hold the turbo(s)? Or should i make some braces?