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225 Slant 6 - Turbo power!
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Interesting video.
Thanks for sharing.
Makes me want to put a turbo on my truck (almost).
It would be fun though!!!
Maybe.
Thanks for sharing.
Makes me want to put a turbo on my truck (almost).
It would be fun though!!!
Maybe.
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If you do - post pics!
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They did a clean job on that engine. 90 hp stock to over 400hp! Dang!!! On pump gas
They did a clean job on that engine. 90 hp stock to over 400hp! Dang!!! On pump gas
Yes it was a well-planned build.
Funny though...a 225 didn't make enough power in factory trim to hurt itself. These engines were labeled as having "Legendary Dependability".
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Absolutely! They were dependable for sure. Mine was three on the tree and couldn't get out if it's own way. BUT It did have lots of torque and could go places some of my friends faster cars would never dream ofYes it was a well-planned build.
Funny though...a 225 didn't make enough power in factory trim to hurt itself. These engines were labeled as having "Legendary Dependability".
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Yes a few of us would gladly check them out
I literally just watched that video two days ago lol.
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Great minds!!
Now that’s cool and brings back memories
The way it was done back then .. hahaha !
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Not sure what it all is but the welds look rough lol
Homebuilt intercooler piping lol.
If I were to deviate from the N.A. path, I'd go the turbo route for sure.
Calgary has a general altitude of 3800 feet BUT weather conditions can take that north of 7000 feet on a "Bad Air Day".
The effect on power production is huge.
Driving from here to sea-level is like bolting a 3.5 psi turbo system on. And of course driving back is like taking it off.
Most of the "Sea-Level" guys have never experienced the performances changes.
Forced induction engines suffer too when climbing higher but not as much as N.A.
A stock Gen 3 Viper engine takes a 50 horsepower hit. Of course the same thing happens in places like Denver CO.
Calgary has a general altitude of 3800 feet BUT weather conditions can take that north of 7000 feet on a "Bad Air Day".
The effect on power production is huge.
Driving from here to sea-level is like bolting a 3.5 psi turbo system on. And of course driving back is like taking it off.
Most of the "Sea-Level" guys have never experienced the performances changes.
Forced induction engines suffer too when climbing higher but not as much as N.A.
A stock Gen 3 Viper engine takes a 50 horsepower hit. Of course the same thing happens in places like Denver CO.
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Altitude was a bitch with carburetors… in Vegas we decided to take a trip up mount Charleston in my 340 Duster .. damn the higher we got the crappier it was running …Richened the mixture excessively. I had to stop and adjust the holly carb to lean it out ,,,, Makes me glad I had installed the externally adjusting float bowls etc on it . That made for an easy side of the road quick adjustment which fixed the problem . At least till on the way back down the mountain when I had to readjust to riches it back up hahaha !
Hey , it’s a work of art and love hahaha !
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