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Old 08-10-2001, 06:45 PM
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what cars have big enough turbos?

what are some common cars that hold big enough turbos to make a twin turbo smallblock f-body? i have 2 3rd gen supra turbos which are CT-26's and somebody told me they are to much of a "high end" turbo and i also have 2 2.2 chrysler turbos TEO4H's which someone else told me they were too small. there are plenty of cars out there with turbos in the local junkyards. volvos, saabs, dodge, lots. i just need to know which ones to get. and if anyone knows about the CT-26's i have i would like to use those or the TEO4H's. thanks for the help

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Chrysler 2.2s are about 135 cid so the turbos are suited to the small block I read some time ago that the to4 turbos were the ones to use on twin setups for small blocks but I haven't done one myself
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with a tpi engine you would want a little more high end than you'd think it's tough to get a 3rd gen planted n/a combine that with it running out of air at 4800 you'd want the turbo to force feed the motor above 3500 IMO i would recommend logging on to mkiv.com(supra site)some of those guys are running low 10's they'll be able to help you as far as the turbo specs and applications.
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hey PETE, i have a supra myself and those guys only know about their turbos, and i dont have tpi, but thanks for your reply
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You could use a pair of turbos from a GN. I bet that would work out great.

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Guido is correct. For the airflow requirements of a V8, use 2 stock GN turbos. The CT-26 turbos from a MKIII Supra will also work. In a pinch, use 2 TD05H-14B turbos from 5-speed DSM cars.

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how about the DSM 16G turbo (thwo of them)
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The T3 tubos off of 2.3 turbo coups work well. You have to resize the turbin housing A/R to .82 and change the compressor wheel to a 60 trim and you'll have some very decent power on hand. It should make around 10 lbs of boost.
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I know I'm a little late here, but I made over 500rwhp on a bone stock 5.0 (FORD, I know, I know) in my mustang. The only thing I messed with use the EEC and the fuel system.

I used two t3 turbos with the .48 A/R housing, which are the smaller of the two that come on the t-bird turbocoupes. The T3 is basically the 'standard' in JY turbos...especially for fords, I would assume that a 5.0 or 5.7 GM would be the same.

So has anyone built a kit for the third gens?

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So has anyone built a kit for the third gens?

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Nope, not since the early 80's
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no, I mean a DIY kit, not a mass produced kit...

Anyone have twins on a third gen? It seems cramped in these engine bays.. (new to these cars..)

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yeah its called buy some steampipe and weld it together and get some junkyard turbos. but you might want to look at this thread https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=140637
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I was going to use 2 T3's with .60/.63 AR housings. I have since changed my mind, due to the sheer cost of even a basic setup. I am going to sell the 3 T3's I have, and save so I can make a better run at biulding a turbo engine.
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Originally posted by ATOMonkey
The T3 tubos off of 2.3 turbo coups work well. You have to resize the turbin housing A/R to .82 and change the compressor wheel to a 60 trim and you'll have some very decent power on hand. It should make around 10 lbs of boost.
A T3 Garrett with a turbine housing A/R .82 came on the carbed Buick V6's, '77-'83.
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Originally posted by ShawnQ
I know I'm a little late here, but I made over 500rwhp on a bone stock 5.0 (FORD, I know, I know) in my mustang. The only thing I messed with use the EEC and the fuel system.

I used two t3 turbos with the .48 A/R housing, which are the smaller of the two that come on the t-bird turbocoupes. The T3 is basically the 'standard' in JY turbos...especially for fords, I would assume that a 5.0 or 5.7 GM would be the same.

So has anyone built a kit for the third gens?

Shawn
Shawn,

I have a BANKS TT KIT for the 3rd gen, possibly for sale, also where do you live, your car sounds exactly like one runnning around Ft. Collins....
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Originally posted by a73camaro
A T3 Garrett with a turbine housing A/R .82 came on the carbed Buick V6's, '77-'83.
Wasn't it a .63? See the Beforeblack Buick turbo notes below.


Turbo notes
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Originally posted by ShawnQ
Anyone have twins on a third gen? It seems cramped in these engine bays.. (new to these cars..)

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