want to build a v8 turbo car
07-03-2006, 06:49 PM
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Re: want to build a v8 turbo car
If you are contemplating building a 383 then you better save up if you want it to last very long. The cheapo way to build one is using the 400 rods(5.565") and using low compression 350 pistons. This way yeilds an terrible 1.48:1 rod to stroke ratio. The best way is to use 6.000" rods with pistons that have the correct compression height. This a fairly common combination and there are plenty of off the shelf pistons to use this combination. The rod to stroke ratio is much better at 1.6: but noithing spectactular. Keep in mind that the R/S ratio for a 350 is 1.64:1. Also finding an early 70's 350 bloack with the higher nickel content will help with bore longevity.
The big problem with 305s is the tiny *** bore when used with the 2 valve configuration. I would think that turboing a 305 would prove to work out pretty well. The only way I would use a 305 is if I already had a car with one in it and the then engine is in good shape.
Damn if have no idea what you are talking about then please don't speak. The 305 has a bore that is almost a quarter on an inch smaller. I'd say that make for a pretty big difference. :1
The big problem with 305s is the tiny *** bore when used with the 2 valve configuration. I would think that turboing a 305 would prove to work out pretty well. The only way I would use a 305 is if I already had a car with one in it and the then engine is in good shape.
Originally Posted by crxmatt2
my original 305 in my truck has 324,800 miles.. i'd say that's pretty reliable. The only difference in a 305 and 350 is the heads... buy a cheap 305, put 350 heads on it and turbo it all to hell.
07-03-2006, 06:51 PM
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Re: want to build a v8 turbo car
Originally Posted by 78NOVA
get a trans am or camaro. i got a 82 t/a and with a stock 305 it has plenty of *****. build up a 350 to a 383 and a couple snails like the garrent banks twin snail system and you be good to go.
07-03-2006, 09:12 PM
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Re: want to build a v8 turbo car
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
You have no idea about anything having to do with cars. :1
I think you need to spend some time getting your hands dirty, working on + learning about cars. I'm going to go ask Jeff if we can't make your mentioning of S10's or 4.3 liter V6 grounds for 3 day bans, thereby creating goodly sized chunks of free time in which you can actually learn about cars.
I think you need to spend some time getting your hands dirty, working on + learning about cars. I'm going to go ask Jeff if we can't make your mentioning of S10's or 4.3 liter V6 grounds for 3 day bans, thereby creating goodly sized chunks of free time in which you can actually learn about cars.
07-03-2006, 09:44 PM
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Re: want to build a v8 turbo car
Originally Posted by t3t5
im just going to stick with the civics now. i only have a grand and i have a new truck to pay off.
if so, i think some videos and a project thread are inorder
07-04-2006, 10:36 PM
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Re: want to build a v8 turbo car
i finished it then some lady rear ended me so i took it off. im selling it how it is after i go to court then im going to buy a stock 92-95 4 dr civic. and get the engine rebuilt then order some pistons,rods from tuner toys then turbo it =P and i promise i will get some pics and vids in a few months when i get my money.
07-05-2006, 12:56 AM
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Re: want to build a v8 turbo car
Originally Posted by AgentMurdoc
omg... you guys are actually responding to tuname? He's not gonna buy a v8. His old nissan/datsun 300zx is the closest thing to a v8 he will ever buy.
Originally Posted by t3t5
im just going to stick with the civics now. i only have a grand and i have a new truck to pay off.
Originally Posted by t3t5
i finished it then some lady rear ended me so i took it off. im selling it how it is after i go to court then im going to buy a stock 92-95 4 dr civic. and get the engine rebuilt then order some pistons,rods from tuner toys then turbo it =P and i promise i will get some pics and vids in a few months when i get my money.
hotrex will ship a manifold faster than you do all that.
