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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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Turbo?

Can you put a turbo on a carburetor 305?
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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 05:04 PM
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Re: Turbo?

yes
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Old Jul 6, 2014 | 02:02 AM
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What all would i need to set it up?
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Old Jul 6, 2014 | 09:43 AM
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Re: Turbo?

Originally Posted by LG4DriftCar
What all would i need to set it up?
Turbo, turbo pipes, blow through carb, oiling system, BOV and a tune

How good are your welding skills?
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Old Jul 6, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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Mediocre, but i know people that weld for a living and they can show me what i need to do
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 09:53 AM
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Re: Turbo?

Wouldnt a supercharger setup be better suited for drifting?
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Re: Turbo?

Originally Posted by 3rdgenmaro
Wouldnt a supercharger setup be better suited for drifting?
i dont know about that cause most drift cars i see are twin turbo, and arent carbed
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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Re: Turbo?

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i dont know about that cause most drift cars i see are twin turbo, and arent carbed

do you understand how both work? Or why you might want one? Or do you just want one because other guys have them?
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 12:17 AM
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yes i know how both work, and i either(turbo/supercharger) so when im drifting i have enough power to keep going sideways and maintain a good amount of speed. im running around 200hp right now and i need to get to around 300-400hp. And a turbo or supercharger is a fast way to get more power quickly.
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 08:31 AM
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Re: Turbo?

you need to find someone who has done a blow through setup, there is alot to tuning it so you dont blow it up.
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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Re: Turbo?

Superchargers are a lot more carb friendly, less complicated and often cheaper... Also no spool time, flat torque curve, power curve is less "peaky" etc. IMO way better for tire burning. Biggest downside in my eyes is fitting a big cowl over it or cutting holes in your hood.
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