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03-01-2013, 10:39 PM
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Boosting an inline 6
I know this sounds a little different but i want to turbo my 235 chevy stovebolt. It is in a 58 chevy apache longbox sm420 with factory rearend. the motor was rebuild 3 or 4 years ago and was used in a hay sweep and is still a good running engine. I have heard that on a stock motor you can run under 8psi boost, so i have since acquired a turbo off of a 3406E Caterpillar and wonder if i can back the waistgate off to about 6psi and the motor still be able to hold.
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03-01-2013, 11:22 PM
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Re: Boosting an inline 6
I wouldn't run boost without forged pistons. Even at low psi I've heard there can be detonation and cast pistons being destroyed.
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03-02-2013, 12:25 AM
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Re: Boosting an inline 6
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03-02-2013, 12:27 AM
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Re: Boosting an inline 6
Check out Tom at. 12bolt.com and look for the video link. The manifold he is using is a factory austrailian piece.
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03-02-2013, 11:38 AM
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Re: Boosting an inline 6
check out the racing and performance section of the forum. those guys can help for sure
here is a LINK
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03-03-2013, 08:59 PM
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polishing a turd
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Re: Boosting an inline 6
I considered this previously. The cast pistons are the first holdback.
Make sure you have a good fuel pump, manifold referenced fuel pressure regulator, a carburetor modified for blow through applications, and keep the boost low by using a large waste gate. I built a system for my ford lighting, but it is a totally different animal. Posted via Mobile Device
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