Turbo Charged 427 Chevy Need some Advice?
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Turbo Charged 427 Chevy Need some Advice?
Well , Our new project is here
1969 chevelle convertible
427 cid motor ( 10/1 compression and built)
Borg Warner 6 speed ( converted to fit)
12 Bolt Chevy rear with 4.11 gears
I have the turbo and the manifolds...I just need to know what the best way to go about Turboing a Carburated car...
Whats the best Way to get fuel to this car
And spark...I have the tools and Parts Just not the complete Knowledge...Thats what I am asking the GREAT people of TR for!
1969 chevelle convertible
427 cid motor ( 10/1 compression and built)
Borg Warner 6 speed ( converted to fit)
12 Bolt Chevy rear with 4.11 gears
I have the turbo and the manifolds...I just need to know what the best way to go about Turboing a Carburated car...
Whats the best Way to get fuel to this car
And spark...I have the tools and Parts Just not the complete Knowledge...Thats what I am asking the GREAT people of TR for!
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Manifolds + turbo = exhaust leak, to say the least.
And getting the fuel to the car is through the carb(s), just like any other setup. The piping, however, will need to be creative, and you'll run into some hood clearance issues. Chevelles have a hard time with a 2" air filter and top.
-Jeff
And getting the fuel to the car is through the carb(s), just like any other setup. The piping, however, will need to be creative, and you'll run into some hood clearance issues. Chevelles have a hard time with a 2" air filter and top.
-Jeff
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Checkout www.turbomustangs.com . Yeah yeah I know, but there are a LOT of GM and MOPAR people that hang out there and discuss. They have a forums for DIY/Junkyard turbo setups and carbureted setups. Lots of good information and classifieds
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Thanks for the info guys , Well I was looking at it last night and Man this is going to be a pain , But well worth it in the long run, The carbs we are using are going to be a very strange setup I will post pics of the manifold, turbo , carbs and other stuff I have soon but any info is appreciated!!!
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Go EFI and run a stand alone in it. May take away some of the headaches and make things a little easier with regard to even fuel delivery. Painless wiring makes great EFI conversion harnesses.
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Staying with carbs is possible, and has been done many, many times before. Be prepared to tow your car to a dyno and spend a LOT of money tuning it. Because rather than hit a few buttons, it'll be rejet the carbs and regap the plugs between runs.
-Jeff
-Jeff
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