"Nate Nagel" > wrote in message
...
> « Paul » wrote:
>
> > Rex wrote:
> >
> >>Geetings:
> >>I'm working on a project for
> >>Turbo Chargers and was wondering
> >>what your #1 question is about
> >>Turbo Chargers?
> >>
> >>Thanks for input.
> >
> >
> > Easy: "How much do they cost?"
>
> Hmm, mine would be "how much boost can I pump through my engine?"
>
> nate
>
> (current record seems to be about 24 PSI. WHOO! did anyone see that
> issue a few months ago of Hemming's Muscle Machines with the feature on
> Ted Harbit's twin-turbo bulletnose? Not bad for an old Studbuster!
> Ted's the nicest guy you could meet, too...)

Nate, I saw a segment of Two Guys Garage (or whatever the actual name is)
not long ago where they were installing
a turbo kit on a pickup. I was amazed in the difference in technology now
versus a few years ago.

The turbo hangs under the car, replacing the muffler (which is no longer
needed). The air charge travels nearly the length of the truck and
apparently gets an intercooler effect. Oil lines run to the turbo to make
it live.

Looked simple and cheap.

I have been told that if you keep the boost below about 13-14 psi, most
engines will tolerate this.