cobz436

that's right, megasquirt, I had read up on that a bit......
ya i don't see myself doing a carb to turbo to intake......it'd probably be with the turbo-carb-intake method with that funny lookin aluminum "bonnet" over the carb...

but i want to get an idea of how easily/how cheap it can be done.....
(and correct me if i'm wrong, but say as a first time, i do a simple set up, even without an intercooler even, and run really low boost...it can be done a bit more simple and more easily, as opposed to something i want to run that'll give me huge hp% gains)

stitch

Piping up an intercooler is the least of your worries, get a bar and plate style intercooler off ebay for 100$ then just run charge pipes to it. With any turbo setup you need fuel and timing control. That means, for a carb setup, a reworked carb so it will handle boost and a 6 BTM so you can retard the timing when the boost comes on. Set it up right the first time so when you want to up the boost you can and you wont blow the motor. TRUST ME boost is addictive.
With megasquirt you don't need the 6 BTM or the carb (obviously) and you have complete control of your fuel and timing.

cobz436

Thanks so much!!! I do appreciate your input a lot!...ok great, now what's 6 BTM stand for? okay, so say i decide to go the injected route.... say i 'd probly grab the top off a tpi camaro/firebird....and go with the megasquirt, I would need to upgrade the injectors and the throttle body aswell right? (i think i'm just scared of the electric side of things, and the potential cost)

stitch

6 BTM is a MSD timing box that retards your timing in relation to boost.
MSD 6-BTM CD Ignitions - summitracing.com
We can post on here all day, but reading the stickies will answer 90% of your questions and when you get all your parts and install them then start asking specific questions as to what problems you are having.
You will eventually need bigger injectors if you go with TPI but I would get the motor nunning N/A with megasquirt, learn the basics of tuning, then put the turbos on. You will also need a new fuel pump and pressure regulator, although the pressure regulator might be on the TPI rail, I'm not too familiar with TPI.
Just to make it clear, you need either carb built for boost and the 6BTM or If you use the megasquirt with TPI you will NOT need the 6BTM.

cobz436

Sorry......
But ya, thanks so much, lots of food 4 thought, thanks again for the advice etc...

mistowomofo

Single Borg S400 or Garrett TV-8102.

cobz436

Are those two just from the aftermarket or could they be had from a factory equipped unit?

tkelly278

The Turbo Forums.com

Those guys have a ton of info on turbocharging V8's.

racer67

Good luck with your build.I would like to build a tt zz502 for my 67 camaro.

iwant1

deff do a twin it would be badass