What about from a harley? or other motorcycle???
just off of the top of my head
joe weertz
50 3100
On Wed, 16 Feb 2000, Rob Steinmetz wrote:
> You're not alone. I think it would be an excellent engine to put a
> turbo on. I don't think a high RPM horsepower increase is what the engine
> needs. If one could use a turbo that delivers power similar to a
> turbo-diesel, I think that would be more enjoyable.
> I think they are called low pressure turbos. Can anyone add to my
> thought? What turbos are out there that can deliver close to off-idle power
> boosts? I know superchargers deliver power all the time. However, a turbo
> only boosts power when needed. That is a lot more fun, in my opinion. It's
> like getting a second wind after you thought you couldn't work any harder.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <CLLLSLS@aol.com>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 11:42 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] I-6 turbo wonderings
>
>
> >
> > This question would prolly get the same number of replies if I sent it to
> the
> > whole list or just Grant Galbraith, but you never know.
> >
> > Just out of shear curiosity, how many of our chevy/GMC I-6's have actually
> > successfully been turbocharged? I know about Leo's 292, but AFAIK it's not
> > actually running yet. Are there any others that are contemplating turbos
> or
> > who have actually done it? I know a few people through the net that have
> > turbocharged AMC and stude I-6's with amazing results, but their engines
> are
> > very different from ours with stouter bottom ends and better head designs.
> It
> > would really be nice to talk with someone who could offer up what I should
> > expect in terms of limitations and pitfalls when turbocharging my 270.
> Thanks.
> >
> > Dustin
> > 50 & 53 GMC 1/2 tons
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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