Turbo progress post #1

Trebor · Post by **Trebor** » Sat Sep 15, 2001 10:27 am

I'm having a hard time staying motivated because of my job and a lack of enthusiasm from my friends. They seem to think my rail has plenty of power already. I think they have penis envy because my rail rocks. So here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to post weekly reports of my progress with pictures of the work I've completed or the components I've aquired. I am not sure if anyone else is trying to build a turbo system from scratch right now but maybe I can get some action going on this forum and we can share info as we go. I'll start this first post with what I've done up until now. First I have a 2056 type4 engine in a sandrail. It has dual webber 44's, a 911 fat fan setup, a mild rv cam (those are the cam specs I was given by the guy that built it), and stock 1.7 heads. I also have a custom built 091 transmission. As far as the new induction system I have purchased a T03 Airesearch turbo. I have been at pick and pull digging up parts like a 50mm throttle body from a Ford Taurus with the throttle position sensor, a high pressure fuel pump from a vw Rabbit, and I also found 4 fuel injectors from a Volvo. I can tell you the injectors are practically impossible to find because of their popularity. I settled for a lower flowing injector because that's all that was there. I should still be able to produce 200hp although my goal is 250. I'll add pictures to this post as soon as I get a chance.

Robert Martinez

ravenshurst · Post by **ravenshurst** » Sun Sep 16, 2001 3:41 am

Robert,
I haven't done anything as of yet other than reading and dreaming, but I want to build a turbo system for my type 4 '66 bug. As I progress, (IF I progress) I will keep you updasted.
I am very interested in seeing your project come alive, step by step. Keep up the posts please.

Gonzo

fastfood · Post by **fastfood** » Mon Sep 17, 2001 9:57 am

Has anyone decided/proven that the upright conversion works better than the upright in a buggy type set-up. I was thinking of running the pancake engine, giving me more room on top for all the turbo stuff on a type 4. Any ideas on that? Then I could run the T-4 intake and see about running injectors that would work with that set-up. A thought, any ideas on that would be great. Good luck with your project! And remember the goal, see below

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