Turbo or supercharger?
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11/09/10 12:39 PM
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kmfdm
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So I'm thinking about building a turbo or supercharged small block for my Dart. The only thing set in stone is that I'll be using my W-2 heads. Does it make sense to use a 340 or 360 or should I build a stroker for it? I have a bunch of other questions as well, but those can wait until I get some more info.
74 Dart Sport
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Re: Turbo or supercharger?
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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11/09/10 03:57 PM
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Here's some basic questions:
how much power? Street driven? how much? how many days at the track? race or pump gas? alchohol? $$$ to spend? fabrication skills?
Like said, turbo installations require a ton of fab work, but ultimately are a more efficient design.
Supercharger setups are almost turn key, kits are everywhere for SBM.
The rest of my answers are based on the questions above....
- 67 coronet 4dr, 383/727/GVOD, blown, EFI, daily driver
- 230/238, 114°LSA cam, 1.6 rollers, 9:1 comp, 8 psi boost
- NEW BEST ET - 12.40@110mph...
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Re: Turbo or supercharger?
[Re: TheOtherDodge]
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11/09/10 06:17 PM
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I'm looking for street/strip with more emphasis on street. I'd like to be able to drive it to the track when I want to though. I want around 600 to 650 horsepower but I don't want it to be a pain to drive. Pump gas is a must.
74 Dart Sport
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Re: Turbo or supercharger?
[Re: kmfdm]
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11/10/10 01:19 PM
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Turbo. Go with a mild engine build. Use a turbo specific cam and a basic block setup. Spend a little money on the heads but put most of it to EFI.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon
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