Turbo Stockers

Marc Kinton · 12-08-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimi B

With the stock turbos that shouldnt be a problem! Getting the boost the same every pass to actually win a round is the real challenge!

Guys, if ya don't mind I would like to join in on this conversation. I have just started running an '88 thunderbird 4 cylinder turbo car and would love to ask some questions. I'm an IHRA car in I/FIA but could fit in H/I/J with weight.

1.) Assuming you are using a two-step, what rpm are you able to leave at?

2.) How much difference, if any, have you noticed with engine temperature being higher or lower in your et's?

3.) How in the heck do we figure out how to dial these things? I have noticed if we are running pretty close my car seems to fall off .05-.10 every pass. Is that pretty normal?

Thanks for any help

People tell me to just put a small block in it and forget this turbo stuff. But, I do like a challenge!

art leong · 12-09-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Kinton

Guys, if ya don't mind I would like to join in on this conversation. I have just started running an '88 thunderbird 4 cylinder turbo car and would love to ask some questions. I'm an IHRA car in I/FIA but could fit in H/I/J with weight.

1.) Assuming you are using a two-step, what rpm are you able to leave at?

2.) How much difference, if any, have you noticed with engine temperature being higher or lower in your et's?

3.) How in the heck do we figure out how to dial these things? I have noticed if we are running pretty close my car seems to fall off .05-.10 every pass. Is that pretty normal?

Thanks for any help

People tell me to just put a small block in it and forget this turbo stuff. But, I do like a challenge!

Sounds like your having an electronics issue. You can not fight the computer, you have to fool it

Dennis P Chapman · 12-09-2009, 09:52 AM

What brand of computer are you using.

Marc Kinton · 12-09-2009, 12:07 PM

Stock Ford computer, MSD Ignition box.

Dennis P Chapman · 12-09-2009, 01:38 PM

How much boost are you getting out of it.

Dennis P Chapman · 12-09-2009, 01:41 PM

Also auto or stick.

Marc Kinton · 12-09-2009, 01:48 PM

21 lbs. max. only 11 lbs. off the line. Automatic transmission conversion, car came stock with manual. max. rpm off the line is 2800 or it starts rolling the beams any higher. stock brakes and master cylinder.

Rob Lloyd · 12-10-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by art leong

Sounds like your having an electronics issue. You can not fight the computer, you have to fool it

Don't fool it, just reprogram it!

Jimi B · 12-11-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Lloyd

Don't fool it, just reprogram it!

What he said^^^^^

If everything goes the way it suppose to and I get out there in Stock next year, it will be my first reall attempt at bracket racing a turbo car. I am a little afraid that .05 off will not be to uncommon. I think the boost off the line will be the key.

Ah well, I have no grandiose dreams of going rounds unless heads up runs. A record, and a number 1 qualifying spot will be my goal next year. From there I will see if I will campaign the car a second year, or move on to a consistent car.

art leong · 12-11-2009, 05:54 AM

Best of luck. have fun.
One thing I believe to be true is, don't mess with the hairdryer. All the cars I know that don't do that, are consistent. My car almost always ran the number (within a hundreth or two). But my reaction times were so bad I couldn't go rounds.
Mark Poole in a turbododge finished in second place points in stock/superstock combo 2 years in a row at the "Hill" in Nashville. And there were a bunch of heavy hitters running there back then. So you can go rounds. My car was most consistent running it hard, running overweight but not shortshifting or playing with the boost..

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Marc Kinton Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Turbo Stockers Stock Ford computer, MSD Ignition box.

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Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 413 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Turbo Stockers How much boost are you getting out of it. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

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Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 413 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Turbo Stockers Also auto or stick. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

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Marc Kinton Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Turbo Stockers 21 lbs. max. only 11 lbs. off the line. Automatic transmission conversion, car came stock with manual. max. rpm off the line is 2800 or it starts rolling the beams any higher. stock brakes and master cylinder.

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art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Turbo Stockers Best of luck. have fun. One thing I believe to be true is, don't mess with the hairdryer. All the cars I know that don't do that, are consistent. My car almost always ran the number (within a hundreth or two). But my reaction times were so bad I couldn't go rounds. Mark Poole in a turbododge finished in second place points in stock/superstock combo 2 years in a row at the "Hill" in Nashville. And there were a bunch of heavy hitters running there back then. So you can go rounds. My car was most consistent running it hard, running overweight but not shortshifting or playing with the boost.. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS