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ive been wondering... thats probably a bad thing but, i want to put a V-8 in one of my chevy luvs. a sbc 327. I also want to add a turbocharger, that comes on at around 2000-2500 RPMs, and i want it to push about 7- to 10 psi. Is there a way to choose the right turbo without damaging the engine, or trial and error?

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(PLATINUM STREET RODS)
Deming, NM

Try turbo junk.com

A single turbo pushing 7-10 PSI on a SBC would be perfect. Most series turbo, unless they are overly huge will spool way down low on a SBC if you have all running to one. To my knowledge you could have a single that pushes 10 on a SBC that spools around 2000-2200.

Now you could run dual turbo setup which would give you a 700-900 chp range on the motor, built that is. That would full boost at around 2800-3200 depending on need for horsepower.

Remember any horsepower you put in the motor, however built it is, the rest of the drivetrain needs to be built too. Less to say about the brakes, suspension and tires.

-A

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1975 Chevy LUV Rockabilly Stepside:
Satin Black, V-8 Traditionally Named "Dean"

wow, thanks for the info, and will i have to run forged parts?

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(PLATINUM STREET RODS)
Deming, NM

Yes, forged parts are a must when running any kind of boost (if you want the motor to last more than a few thousand miles)

Also your valvetrain choice is very important and I believe all the major cam manufacturers have special grind cams in order to achieve the right a/f ratio under boost.

-A

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1975 Chevy LUV Rockabilly Stepside:
Satin Black, V-8 Traditionally Named "Dean"

ok, cool. yeah, i donk think a low a/f ratio would be good... BOOM!
sorry, one more question, what kind of carb would you reccomend? Does a 600 cfm edelbrock sound ok?

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(PLATINUM STREET RODS)
Deming, NM

Once you are done planning out most of your motor then call tech support for holley, edelbrock and all the other carb manufacturers, they will ask specifics like compression ratio, cam lift/duration and others and they will suggest what carb and intake manifold to run, corresponding with how much boost and such.

Also remember your fuel system has to be as advanced as the motor, so electric fuel pumps, braided lines with AN fittings and everything else that goes on with all of that !

Cheers,
Austin

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1975 Chevy LUV Rockabilly Stepside:
Satin Black, V-8 Traditionally Named "Dean"