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  • #1

    turbo 350?

    ok, here's the thing iv got a 88 s-10 im putting a 350 in it and i want to know #1 what turbo would be the cheapest and most effective and #2 if i should got turbo right away or i should just build up peice by peice id really apreciate some feedback on this one thanks
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  • #2
    Turbo selection is going to depend on many factors:
    1. Engine displacement
    2. Intended engine rpm
    3. Converter stall speed
    4. Gearing
    5. Vehicle weight

    and so on.

    We'll need a little more info as to what your goals and expectations are.

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    • #3
      When I first saw this, I thought he was talking about a transmission. Then I read it and said no he's talking engine.

      Anyway I knew a guy who had a 350 in I think a 87 S10. It was flat out dangerous. It got no traction under any circumstance. If you were in a slight turn at 60mph and punched it, it would come around on you. You didn't even have to floor it for it to break loose. You can't use the power in that chassis. Turbo charging it is just a waste of money in my opinion. Save your money because a turbo for it will run you at least $4000.
      2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

      1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

      A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Jeff 95 Z28
        When I first saw this, I thought he was talking about a transmission. Then I read it and said no he's talking engine.

        Anyway I knew a guy who had a 350 in I think a 87 S10. It was flat out dangerous. It got no traction under any circumstance. If you were in a slight turn at 60mph and punched it, it would come around on you. You didn't even have to floor it for it to break loose. You can't use the power in that chassis. Turbo charging it is just a waste of money in my opinion. Save your money because a turbo for it will run you at least $4000.
        Rather than spending thousands puting a turbo setup on an old truck, why not spend the dough on a better overall vehicle?
        Tracy
        2002 C5 M6 Convertible
        1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
        Current Mods:
        SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids

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        • #5
          Originally posted by TraceZ
          Rather than spending thousands puting a turbo setup on an old truck, why not spend the dough on a better overall vehicle?
          Yea like you could get an early LT1 for the cost of a turbo setup.
          2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

          1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

          A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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          • #6
            A friend of mine bought a V8 s10 in high school that had a 383 stroker. The guy he bought it from had been running high 11's with it with a different top end- thats probably as fast as you'd want/need to go without major overhaul of the vehicle

            -I'd spend my money on a stroker small block- the guy claimed the motor he built cost ~$5000 -way less than any buildup +turbo

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            • #7
              yeah but Jeff 95 Z28 it wouldent be putting out 650 hp
              here is a web site that has a twin turbo s-10 this is what basically i had in mind but not as extreme http://www.sdsefi.com/features/sept03chev.htm

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