Okay I have a theory. Lets face it, there are actually some fast ricers. They simply squeeze everything out of their engines. so why not apply this to a V-8? Does anyone have any experience with boilding a single or twin turbo small block chevy? I was thinking of a 327 or an old 302 or even a 305, just something with a short stroke. How hard is it to do with a carbed setup? I know it would make ungodly amounts of high end power, and I really want to try this some day...

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1983 Firebird
TH700R4 Auto
Small Block 400
LG4 ECM, Intake, Carb, Distributor, etc.
Soon to be non-computer.
Clarion Head Unit 45X4
2 Pioneer 400W 12" Subs
Third Gen Performance
"A four cylinder is half an engine."
"Ponies can run, but birds can fly..."

 

Check out www.nethirdgen.org. Someone there is doing that very thing, and has posted a lot on it. He did all the fabbing himself. It's pretty cool.

 

you might also try the power adder section of this board. Several people here have done just that.

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My 1986 Z28
GM350, T-5, 3.23's, lots of go fast goodies, 4th gen Firebird interior etc...
85 IROC w/ 1364 miles!

You'll always find what you've lost in the last place you look

R.I.P Dale Earnhardt

 

This sounds pretty interesting. I think I'd like to check into this, if the cost is right.

 

My master plan...which wont be in effect till I do all my homework and round up the money (the money will be the easy part =P) is to put in a twin turbo V8 Northstar into my 91' Z28. I dont know how far you can bore out the Northstar block but Ill aim for 6 Liters. That will be a fun project.

 

Gale Banks has a twin turbo set up specifically made for the third gen. I just read about it in one of my books. I am not sure on the price but I am sure it wont be cheap. That one is made for a carb engine what I want is a TT for my TPI setup. I have heard that Gale is trying to make one for the TPI so I think that I may be getting a wonderful gift when he is done with that. I can just see the smile on my face when it comes out.

 

There's a fellow named Callaway that will sell you all the twin turbo goodness your wallet can handle. You could have even orderes a twin turbo vette from any GM dealer back in the late 80's and early 90's. I beleive that they will still install all the turbo stuff in your vehicle today.

http://www.callawaycars.com/

here's a car for sale:
http://www.callawaycars.com/Carsforsale/mclaughlin.htm

these one's have a pic of the turbos:
http://www.callawaycars.com/Carsforsale/greenbaum.htm
http://www.callawaycars.com/Carsforsale/draper.htm

here are some specs:
http://www.callawaycars.com/Corvette...turbospecs.htm


James

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1985 Z-28, 350 TPI, T-Tops, edelbrock 6085 heads, ZZ4 cam, accel base/runners & 24 lb/hr inj., ported plenum, everything gasket matched, crane AFPR, SLP 1 5/8 headers, single 3" flowmaster catback, 3" Catco cat, modified tranny, 165 ECM & ARAP code, MSD 6AL/wires, edelbrock STB, Spohn SFC, GW "wonderbar"

 

Andris Skulte is creating a Z28TT. I'm sure he has the experience and info you want. Go to his site www.skulte.com

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"Though I cruise through the valley of Rice I shall fear no turbo, for torque art with me."
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1985 IROC-Z w/T-tops, 305 out and 350 L98 TPI engine in, Hooker Super Comp Headers, 3" Hooker Super Comp Cat-Back, 3" CatCo Cat, Rebuilt TH700R4 with Shift kit, 3.73 Richmond gears, Auburn differential, Accell SuperCoil, Accell 8mm racing wires, BBK AFPR, Homemade Ram-Air (thanks to Andris Skulte), MAF screens removed, Dropped A/C, Dropped A.I.R, TB coolant bypass, Hurst Dual-Gate Shifter, Air Foil, K&N filters, Holley performance fuel pump, Spohn Subframe Connectors, Re-located Spohn Lower Control arms, and more to come.

 

jester has one, i've fabed up a few parts from it for him. i'm moving this to the power adder board since it belongs there more than here.

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