Update on my Boosted I6
#1
Update on my Boosted I6
Hello everyone. Ive been lurking the forums for a few days and decided to join. My name is Shawn im currently building a 250ci Inline 6 for my 72 Nova.....
Its going to run a 500cfm 2bbl Holley Blow Through setup with a Buick T-Type Turbo. The motor is completely stock 70,000 miles with an aftermarket intake and the Holley Carb. Once the turbo kit is up and running on this motor I will be building a stronger one to hold more boost but to start were going to limit ourselves to about 6psi. The motor is fired off by a MSD Digital 6 Box and backed with a Build 200-r4 Overdrive Tranny and a 10 bolt 3.70posi.
I plan to be on here quite a bit coming up looking for answers to questions and updating the progress on this setup. Seeing as this is my 1st Turbo setup I have much to learn and thank you all in advance for what you have already compiled and questions you might answer for me in the near future.
Here is a few pics of the oil drain we installed. -8AN XFR Bulkhead fitting and a cap to close it off until needed.
http://www.odiesgarage.com/Blog/Nova/250_040.jpg
http://www.odiesgarage.com/Blog/Nova/250_040.jpg
Also FYI the balancer on the motor is a standard SBC V-8 Balancer grooved to accept the belt. The stock balancers are a shitty 2 piece with an outer pully ring that is prone to falling off. Trust me I know. I had a buddy mill me up this balancer to run. Also helps keep the vibrations down.
Here is my modified Holley FPR. Tapped for a vac hose and original vent sealed. Will respond just like the $100 FPR's.
http://www.odiesgarage.com/Blog/Nova/FPR.JPG
Its going to run a 500cfm 2bbl Holley Blow Through setup with a Buick T-Type Turbo. The motor is completely stock 70,000 miles with an aftermarket intake and the Holley Carb. Once the turbo kit is up and running on this motor I will be building a stronger one to hold more boost but to start were going to limit ourselves to about 6psi. The motor is fired off by a MSD Digital 6 Box and backed with a Build 200-r4 Overdrive Tranny and a 10 bolt 3.70posi.
I plan to be on here quite a bit coming up looking for answers to questions and updating the progress on this setup. Seeing as this is my 1st Turbo setup I have much to learn and thank you all in advance for what you have already compiled and questions you might answer for me in the near future.
Here is a few pics of the oil drain we installed. -8AN XFR Bulkhead fitting and a cap to close it off until needed.
http://www.odiesgarage.com/Blog/Nova/250_040.jpg
http://www.odiesgarage.com/Blog/Nova/250_040.jpg
Also FYI the balancer on the motor is a standard SBC V-8 Balancer grooved to accept the belt. The stock balancers are a shitty 2 piece with an outer pully ring that is prone to falling off. Trust me I know. I had a buddy mill me up this balancer to run. Also helps keep the vibrations down.
Here is my modified Holley FPR. Tapped for a vac hose and original vent sealed. Will respond just like the $100 FPR's.
http://www.odiesgarage.com/Blog/Nova/FPR.JPG
#2
Re: New Member, 1st Turbo Setup
thats awesome. my dad has a 65 4 door nova with that engine and i have been trying to talk him into the exact same thing. he is a wuss though and will only put a 350 in it
#7
Re: New Member, 1st Turbo Setup
Originally Posted by ZC4ME
Why, is it hot where he lives?? I bet that set-up will be sweEt though :P
Originally Posted by boosted 00 black si
sweat
Originally Posted by boosted 00 black si
sweat..how much did u pay for that love fab manifold
Originally Posted by boosted 00 black si
sweat
Originally Posted by boosted 00 black si
sweat
Originally Posted by boosted 00 black si
looks sweat
Originally Posted by boosted 00 black si
Sweat hmt set up
Originally Posted by boosted 00 black si
sweat
Originally Posted by boosted 00 black si
looks sweat man
Originally Posted by boosted 00 black si
sweat build
#10
Re: New Member, 1st Turbo Setup
ok quick question how does a turbo + carb work, arent there floaters and ---- and alot of different air pockets in a carb, so it wouldnt run right with a carb right.
i say convert to megasquirt. and let it control everything.
i say convert to megasquirt. and let it control everything.