Reaper Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I have been wanting to put a turbo on my big block and was thinking that I would get it done over this winter... I just figured out how much its going to cost to get the turbo and turbo stuff and the fuel stuff I need and its about $2200 bucks plus whatever its gonna cost me to modify my carb for blow through. I could get a cheaper turbo and not run as much boost and it would be about $1700 but Id rather spend the little extra money and have the power on hand if I ever want it I am still going to put a turbo on it but I am thinking its gonna be next winter not this winter Oh well... Ill have to settle for 12's for now I guess... Unless anyone wants to contribute to the Tom needs a turbo fund On the plus side though after I get the turbo I want I will have an 800 HP capable car Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 that's only the beginning wait 'til you find out how much more you'll have to spend to make the rest of the car handle that kind of power, not to mention what else needs to be done to it for racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Unless anyone wants to contribute to the Tom needs a turbo fund Good luck with that...Bill's supercharger fund has been taking donations for 2 years now and still is not doing all that well... Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Sign seen in famous speed shop: "Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Originally Posted By: Reaper Unless anyone wants to contribute to the Tom needs a turbo fund Good luck with that...Bill's supercharger fund has been taking donations for 2 years now and still is not doing all that well... Bill Jared's riceburner is taking donations also. Well let me start from the beginning... I'm going to build me a big block on a 2500-3000 budget. I'm going to put 1st gen monte back to the bigtime... Fast Forward about 1 or 2 later. I now have my dream engine...one that retails for around $12,500. ahhhh. what happened to that 3000? (Those turbos will require strenthening of the bottom end...) Oh by the way. That rearend retails for another $3500...that will be here most likely spring of next year. Quickly I found out HP is expensive...that Pro-Charger I'm going to buy one these days. But that'll be another 1-3 years. Then I can have my 1000 HP instead of 600. Did I mentiong that system would be another $3000 +. So my concluding statement is I'm going to have one of the fastest cars in anderson county that can be drove on the street. My back pocket is hurting greatly. Maybe me and you can race one of these days Tom? By the way Tom. How much HP do you have now? and what gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Z28 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 It never ends - there will always be something to fix, repair or upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeng Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Eventually, you have to step back, look at the car, and think. . . How did I get here? I don't think I've ever really had a good vision of where my cars have ended up. It just sneaks up on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FATRAT Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 i agree heckeng--one thing to add to that is .. you have to step back and know when to just leave it alone and just be happy... nah i wonder where in the world i found the money to do what ive done what im shooting towards.. in a few years is doing an underhood blower..conservative nothing to where its no fun to drive anymore im gna hv to do different pistons and maybe cam for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 Deffinetly a lot of things to do to beable to handle any kind of "real" HP So far while I was doing the engine I built it for a power adder so the engine is good, the trans I just had done to handle the big block and a power adder, the rear end is a light concern because so far I have only redone the suspension and axles. Oh and I got a 4" chromoley drive shaft with 1350's... Need atleast an 8 point to strengthen the car.... Right now I dont know for sure what kind of power Im putting out.... but its enough for a 12.5 with a 2 sec 60' foot and only reving to 5k RPMs.... and a 3.31 rear gear.... Its a street car so I dont want it to be to rediculus... granted 800 hp is a little rediculus... but what the hell The turbo Im looking at should start making boost about 3000 RPMs and be at full boost by 4000 RPMs... little laggy but I want it that way and besides with the converter itll need to rev that high anyway The converter is also set up for a power adder by the way, anti ballooning plates and billet..... We'll see what happens I will prolly switch to the 3.73's later on unless it does well enough at the track with the 3.31's still... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Quickly I found out HP is expensive...that Pro-Charger I'm going to buy one these days. But that'll be another 1-3 years. Then I can have my 1000 HP instead of 600. Did I mention that system would be another $3000 +. Gonna cost alot more than $3000...with an F1 and a intercooler you will be pushing it to get 1000hp and it max's out at 1050hp, the F1-R with an intercooler will easily get you there and it max's out at 1300hp. You are looking at $5100 to $5500 and that doesn't include the carb you will need. I have been looking at the F2 for a long time and that one runs $6600... Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 Dont mess with the super chargers... you can do a turbo a lot cheaper and upgrade the turbo as you go if you want.... and you can buy parts a little at a time so it doesnt hit you as bad.. basically the way I have built my entire car.. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Originally Posted By: Jared Richey Quickly I found out HP is expensive...that Pro-Charger I'm going to buy one these days. But that'll be another 1-3 years. Then I can have my 1000 HP instead of 600. Did I mention that system would be another $3000 +. Gonna cost alot more than $3000...with an F1 and a intercooler you will be pushing it to get 1000hp and it max's out at 1050hp, the F1-R with an intercooler will easily get you there and it max's out at 1300hp. You are looking at $5100 to $5500 and that doesn't include the carb you will need. I have been looking at the F2 for a long time and that one runs $6600... Bill I'll be out of school in a few years, working full time...still living at home. It'll happen! I would like to go with a Turbo...BUT I was told you would need to strengthen the bottom end more. I really don't want to have to pull my engine back out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 You dont need to strengthen the motor any more for a turbo than for a supercharger... its all boost.... what else can you do to your bottom half that you didnt do? I have forged crank, forged H-beam rods with the good ARP bolts, forged pistons and main studs..... What do you have in your bottom end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kamet Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 i'd say a turbo is easier on an engine then a power stealing supercharger. heh. if you guys check out the http://www.theturboforums.com they got a ton of info. they even have a junkyard section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 Thats one of my favorite websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I have Forged Pistons and Rods, and a Steel Crank rated for 900 HP. Also the ARP bolts. I've been looking into a Pro-Charger, and will buy one in the next few years after the rear-end is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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