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Thanos · 03-27-2016, 03:45 PM

I have been seeing these getting more and more popular by the month it seems. I'm curious if anybody has driven a turbo'ed/intercooled/injected one.

I would imagine if built insane it would make for a great tow engine.I know they race them however I haven't seen any built up for towing. Low end torque gas engine like this is very interesting.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-27-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Thanos

I have been seeing these getting more and more popular by the month it seems. I'm curious if anybody has driven a turbo'ed/intercooled/injected one.

I would imagine if built insane it would make for a great tow engine.I know they race them however I haven't seen any built up for towing. Low end torque gas engine like this is very interesting.

I'm also fascinated by the idea of a Turbo 292. I tried reading Corky Bell's "Maximum Boost," but it put me to sleep. I couldn't get any of it.
You might try Inliner's International's website:
www.inliners.org
They have a "Blown and Injected" forum. You will get some positive info there.
Look for posts by Tom Lowe. He's a turbo L6 expert.

pritch · 03-27-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

You might try Inliner's International's website:
www.inliners.org
They have a "Blown and Injected" forum. You will get some positive info there.
Look for posts by Tom Lowe. He's a turbo L6 expert.

Yeah-there's a thread over there with a guy selling a new design turbo manifold. It set me back to thinking about it. I'd probably do it to the 250 I have awaiting rebuild. Build the whole engine towards that. My 292 is not that way right now, more or less stock.

stomper · 03-28-2016, 12:53 AM

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**special-K** · 03-28-2016, 07:18 AM

I unloaded my '71 K/10 SWB project a couple years ago, but I had gathered all the stuff for a 292 swap and had a turbo ready for it. I wish I could have seen that through.

This one's not set-up to tow but it sure will haul!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk-AJEkkR9I

Heavymetl · 03-28-2016, 08:30 AM

Engine management is the toughest part on a project like this.

Fuel injection, reluctor wheel, ignition control, etc.

You could use a blow-through carb and distributor, but the reason the turbo world has opened up so much the last ten years is electronics. Precise fueling, ignition, and engine control has made it real easy to make big power.

I know the Holley EFI could be set up to do everything, from fuel injection to coil-on-plug ignition. I've imagined doing a project like this for a while, I think it'd be very unique and cool.

Thanos · 03-28-2016, 10:45 AM

Well I have a 8.1 out of a suburban however thinking of doing something different. Turbo Labs is located just a couple miles away and I found a 292 for sale that's running.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-28-2016, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pritch

Yeah-there's a thread over there with a guy selling a new design turbo manifold. It set me back to thinking about it. I'd probably do it to the 250 I have awaiting rebuild. Build the whole engine towards that. My 292 is not that way right now, more or less stock.

You could use the same head for the 250 and 292.
Build up the 250, then when the 292 is ready, swap it over.

57taskforce · 03-28-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thanos

Well I have a 8.1 out of a suburban however thinking of doing something different. Turbo Labs is located just a couple miles away and I found a 292 for sale that's running.

Whatcha gonna do with that 8.1??!

Beat68CST · 03-28-2016, 09:07 PM

250 has a better rod for boosted applications.
292 rod is too long when you start making good power.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7rCGda4Ab8

Go with FAST EFI, or BIG Stuff 3.

03-27-2016, 03:45 PM	#1
Thanos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 92	Turbo 292? I have been seeing these getting more and more popular by the month it seems. I'm curious if anybody has driven a turbo'ed/intercooled/injected one. I would imagine if built insane it would make for a great tow engine.I know they race them however I haven't seen any built up for towing. Low end torque gas engine like this is very interesting.

03-28-2016, 12:53 AM	#4
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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Turbo 292? I unloaded my '71 K/10 SWB project a couple years ago, but I had gathered all the stuff for a 292 swap and had a turbo ready for it. I wish I could have seen that through. This one's not set-up to tow but it sure will haul! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk-AJEkkR9I __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-28-2016, 08:30 AM	#6
Heavymetl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 292	Re: Turbo 292? Engine management is the toughest part on a project like this. Fuel injection, reluctor wheel, ignition control, etc. You could use a blow-through carb and distributor, but the reason the turbo world has opened up so much the last ten years is electronics. Precise fueling, ignition, and engine control has made it real easy to make big power. I know the Holley EFI could be set up to do everything, from fuel injection to coil-on-plug ignition. I've imagined doing a project like this for a while, I think it'd be very unique and cool. __________________ 1970 C10 Turbo LM7 5.3/LS6 cam PT7675/4L80E/Holley Dominator EFI/E85 Moser 9" 3.25/4 wheel discs 11.16@121.07

03-28-2016, 10:45 AM	#7
Thanos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 92	Re: Turbo 292? Well I have a 8.1 out of a suburban however thinking of doing something different. Turbo Labs is located just a couple miles away and I found a 292 for sale that's running.

03-28-2016, 09:07 PM	#10
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Turbo 292? 250 has a better rod for boosted applications. 292 rod is too long when you start making good power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7rCGda4Ab8 Go with FAST EFI, or BIG Stuff 3.



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