Well, it can be pretty hard, depending on driving habits.
The main thing is to have a stout bottom end, with forged pistons and at bare minimum good hp rod bolts.
The install should be somethin you could handle, bein an exaust pro....
If ya can, scope out a foreign car turbo setup, or a Mustang svo, or t-bird turbo coupe.
These are dry systems (efi and the turbo blows air only, not mixed with fuel.)
Carb systems can be either wet or dry, depending on whether it is a blow thru (the top of the carb (dry) or draw thru system(wet).
Also consider the compression ratio needs to be low, around 7.5:1 at most for street use.

O.G.