I've got a '74 f250 with a 460 that I'm trying to finally put a turbo on.

Originally the plan was to mount the manifolds down and forward as up and forward isn't an option due to head design. I went to mock them up and the passenger side gets into the motor mount a little bit but into the mount pedestal a lot. I figure I have two options, mount the manifolds the correct way and run the hot side up to the turbo (doesn't look fun) or buy a set of stub header flanges and weld pipe to them and pick a spot for my outlets.

Is one better than the other? Or just go with what's easiest? If I did the logs would 16gauge be enough for the main collection area?

 

On my 78 f150, which I think has the same frame I ran them in stock orientation. Passenger side runs under oil pan then up and back. My turbo sits nearly parallel with the front accessories. I'm using an S480. #ad

 

Did you do a 180 on the drivers bank then? Looks good, what air filter?

 

Yes i did, the filter is AEM 21-2278BF. I don't like it very well though, it has a hard plastic throat and is brittle, its already cracked on one of the ears.

 

I appreciate the info. Do you have any pics of the hotside from underneath? I'll avoid that filter then. Thanks

 

I don't, however the engine is out and on a stand. I can bolt the hot side on and post a picture later on this week.

 

That would be awesome but you don't have to go to all that trouble. Is it a 460 as well? Specs on motor if it is if you don't mind? Thanks again.

 

Was a 472, blew it up and am prepping a 429. There is a build thread for it called project tetanus.
The 429 is a 73 block, sbe, with ported d3 heads, ~8:1 compression, performer non rpm, 2000 stall convertor and 260/260 lunati cam. No money for forged goodies. Fitech injection. Was running 9 lbs on the 472, ill drop to 6psi on the 429 to start.

 

That's about what I've got or really close (s475 tho). Any idea what power you were making.

 

Im not real sure,

 

Have just about all the hot side mocked up and tacked. Just have to figure out a spot for the wastegate. Thanks again for the help.

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Looks real good. You will need a wastegate per side or you will have to y one in

 

I have a 60mm that I planned on doing a y. I'm thinking maybe 1.75" pipe y I to the 2.5" v band.

 

Or do a single gate welded to the turbine housing.

 

I thought about that but would have to find someone who's willing to weld cast and good at it. Anyone know anyone in mesa Arizona area lol.