Turbo Stockers

[Marc Kinton]

Rob, have you tried the battery disconnect method? going to test Saturday and def. try this out. What about rear tire pressure? currently runnin 14 lbs but we're gonna try to play with that saturday too. What gauges you guys want me to look at and note? Want to bring all the information back to the forum that i can. I too just want consistency and then we'll start worrying about "other" stuff.

[Jimi B]

When you are talking about computer controlled boost, are you speaking of electronic boost controller, or the factory computer. Sorry, do not know much about turbo dodges. I havent decided what boost control I am going to run. Im sure at first it will be a manual.

[Dennis P Chapman]

What brand of car are you building.

[Jimi B]

Plymouth, Mitsubishi, or Eagle. Haven't decided what I am badging it yet lol.

Since this is my thread, I don't mind going off topic. I am having troubles deciding between running the trim for the Plymouth Laser, Mitsubishi Eclipse, or Eagle Talon. Multiple reasons for and against. The Plymouth, and Eagle brands are defunct. Mitsubishi... Well, forced induction in class racing already has a stigma of its own, don't really want to add any more fuel to the fire. I lean toward Plymouth, because I grew up on Mopars, and my father runs Super Street in Div 3 with a Challenger. They also weigh the least. Eagle, is my personal choice as far aesthetics go. The car I am starting with is a Mitsubishi, so it would require the least work before paint. It would also be nice to run a car that the manufacturer is still in business.

So any input?

[Marc Kinton]

again, i don't mean to hijack this thread...if u want me to start a new one i will. Tested Saturday and got some additional info. Car went it's best pass so we're apparently making strides.

60' 1.714
660' 8.19 @ 81.12mph

two-step @ 3000 rpm gettin 9lbs boost at the starting line; fuel pressure turned up to 50lbs. shifting at 5800

Think we blew a head gasket but haven't taken it apart yet.

Seems the battery disconnect was helpful but still want to get more data to confirm it. car was pretty dang consistent all day.

Thoughts???

[art leong]

Originally Posted by Marc Kinton

again, i don't mean to hijack this thread...if u want me to start a new one i will. Tested Saturday and got some additional info. Car went it's best pass so we're apparently making strides.

60' 1.714
660' 8.19 @ 81.12mph

two-step @ 3000 rpm gettin 9lbs boost at the starting line; fuel pressure turned up to 50lbs. shifting at 5800

Think we blew a head gasket but haven't taken it apart yet.

Seems the battery disconnect was helpful but still want to get more data to confirm it. car was pretty dang consistent all day.

Thoughts???

You need to get an EGT gauge. And tune with that.
The head gasket is usually the first to go, but the valves and the pistons are usually soon to follow

[Dennis P Chapman]

Ford SVO use to make turbo hp head gasket for your motor.

[Marc Kinton]

We have an EGT. What numbers shall I get you from that. I will look into the SVO gasket.

[FED 387]

Isnt the correct gasket for the SVO
turbo 4cyl FEL PRO- 1035???

Comp 387

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Marc Kinton

again, i don't mean to hijack this thread...if u want me to start a new one i will. Tested Saturday and got some additional info. Car went it's best pass so we're apparently making strides.

60' 1.714
660' 8.19 @ 81.12mph

two-step @ 3000 rpm gettin 9lbs boost at the starting line; fuel pressure turned up to 50lbs. shifting at 5800

Think we blew a head gasket but haven't taken it apart yet.

Seems the battery disconnect was helpful but still want to get more data to confirm it. car was pretty dang consistent all day.

Thoughts???

Sounds about right on the boost . You ARE working with more CFM than I am.

Yes, 1035 Felpro is the wire ring gasket. About $50. Haven't kicked one out yet. Change the bolts every third install. Every time, if it's in the budget.