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Hot Rods Turbo question

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Monza 1966, Feb 18, 2011.

  1. Monza 1966
    Joined: Feb 4, 2011
    Posts: 32

    Monza 1966
    Member
    from Indiana

    Just out of curiosity. I have a 63 ambassador, and I was wondering how/what would happen if I installed a turbo on it. I most likely won't, but I was just wondering if it would hurt such an old engine, and how hard would it be to install. In fact, what would I need? Besides the kit.

    Engine is a 327 V-8
     
  2. 53sled
    Joined: Jul 5, 2005
    Posts: 5,817

    53sled
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    from KCMO

    this is one of those "if you have to ask" situations.
     
  3. Pir8Darryl
    Joined: Jan 9, 2008
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    Pir8Darryl
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    I was un-aware they made a turbo "kit" for a '63 Ambasador :confused:
     
  4. HotRodBen1987
    Joined: Jul 29, 2009
    Posts: 691

    HotRodBen1987
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    well boost is never really "good" for an engine as far as wear and tear goes. a lot depends on your compression, internals (forged or not), boost you wanna run, and octane fuel. you'll need the turbo kit, a blow through carb, headers or exhaust manifolds, and probably some other odds and ends depending on what all comes with the kit
     
  5. Monza 1966
    Joined: Feb 4, 2011
    Posts: 32

    Monza 1966
    Member
    from Indiana


    I know. I "ebayed" it, and it came up, but I'm sure it's a very general kit.
     
  6. Pir8Darryl
    Joined: Jan 9, 2008
    Posts: 2,487

    Pir8Darryl
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    Aaaah, one of those. Ok, that explains a lot.

    Let me explain to you what you get with your "kit".
    A $125 chinese knock-off of a T-3/4 turbo
    6 or 7 feet of tubing, values at $25
    A few hose clamps, valued at $3
    And an instruction booklet that's not worth the paper it's xeroxed on...

    All for the value price of only $799... plus shipping.
     

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