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01somta · #1 12-01-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by XTRMEASURES

you guys are being very helpfull

so i might just build a motor then buying a crate engine if i would have to change parts anyway.

Here are a couple sbc and bbc shortblocks that are built for boost. You can also look through their turn key engines and get one with a 9.5:1 CR. The turn key motors come with a 2 yr. unlimited mileage warranty.

http://www.ultrastreet.net/poweradder.asp

XTRMEASURES · #2 12-01-2007, 10:19 PM

i think i found the short block im going to go with.....

http://www.ultrastreet.net/poweradder_short_sb.asp

the stage 1 406 cu in for $4770.00

thanks

01somta · #3 12-02-2007, 07:23 AM

About this time last year I finished up a DIY turbo build on my 93 mustang that had a stock 302sbf short block with alum. heads and 150k miles. At 9psi it put down 532rwhp with out a dyno tune, it took about 3 months to build and about 3k. I had no turbo experience when we started and with help from a friend (mechanical engineer) it was a breeze. I also used alot of info from turbomustangs.com (not just for mustangs now). Just make sure that you get a good wideband or a/f guage, do a boost leak down test, and do the best that you can to keep your under hood temps down. You can't bet the feel of a turbo and the car had very good street manners. That was one of the cars that I wish I would not of sold. Here are a couple pics, when we were completely finished the engine bay looked alot cleaner.

01somta · #4 12-02-2007, 07:27 AM

Here are a couple videos of when we first cranked it over.

XTRMEASURES · #5 12-02-2007, 07:38 AM

That is a nice setup, what size turbo is that. I've been to that forum before a few times they have some nice car's there. Id like to make around 1000-1200hp and still be able to drive cross country.

01somta · #6 12-02-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by XTRMEASURES

That is a nice setup, what size turbo is that. I've been to that forum before a few times they have some nice car's there. Id like to make around 1000-1200hp and still be able to drive cross country.

It was a Master Powers t70, if you are wanting to make that much power and drive cross country then you need to find the best ways to lower your underhood temps. Those turbos, headers, and exhaust will put off some heat. You will want some turbo blankets, header wrap, maybe some electrical heat shield and etc.

XTRMEASURES · #7 12-02-2007, 09:42 AM

K i'm makeing a list of thing's i'll need and i will put those item's on it. I still need to get the car home and do a look over then start on the body. After that i'm going to do the suspension then the drive train will be next. The interior and paint will be last cuz i'm not sure which color i'm goin to paint it. I might keep it primed for awhile before i paint it.