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Thinking about going turbo

Discussion in 'Newbie and Basic Turbo Tech Forum' started by abritton77, Aug 2, 2012.

  1. abritton77

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    I have a 383 SB in a Camaro that I am thinking about turboing. I recently put this car together to bracket race mainly and also to have a little fun on the street. My plan would be to use a Carb and probably use GT45. Are all of the GT45's the same? I have been looking at this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-RACE-G...Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19d202b9.

    Can turbo car be consistent enough to bracket race? Ive recently give up dirt track racing and am pretty new to drag racing. I have saw several outlaw turbo cars, but no bracket turbo cars.

    Thanks for any help you can provide
     
    abritton77, Aug 2, 2012
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  2. turbostang500

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    I think all gt45's are the same.

    IMO, turbo cars aren't worth a shit at bracket racing.
    a well built small block with great suspension under it is what I would do for bracket racing.

    Turbo cars seem to be more popular in heads up racing from what i watch.
     
    turbostang500, Aug 2, 2012
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  3. M&M Turbochargers

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    https://www.theturboforums.com/smf/diy-and-junkyard-turbo-tech/some-info-on-gt45-y2004k-china-turbo-(new-pics)/

    a link to some gt45 info i think some gt45's come in 2 sizes but not for sure

    looks like vs sells quite a few of these
     
    M&M Turbochargers, Aug 3, 2012
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  4. abritton77

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    What would you guys recommend for a turbo? I've only looked on Ebay and may be willing to spend upto a grand to get one that I didnt have to worry about. I am defiantly going to turbo something this winter. I guess my thoughts are to turbo what I have and once it blows, drop in an LS motor.
     
    abritton77, Aug 3, 2012
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  5. M&M Turbochargers

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    lots of people using borg warner s475 and s480's
     
    M&M Turbochargers, Aug 3, 2012
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  6. turbostang500

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    Hell ya chief!
    I won't discourage you to run a turbo! Lol. Just don't think it is the best for "bracket" racing. It will make the track more fun though!! Lol

    Good luck.
     
    turbostang500, Aug 4, 2012
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  7. abritton77

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    In all honesty, I think I like building stuff to race more that I like the actual racing. I want to build something with a turbo so bad I cant see straight.
     
    abritton77, Aug 4, 2012
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  8. turbostang500

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    I have been there man. Feel the same way, well up until I got to make a full boost run! Lol.
    I like driving turbo cars too!

    Don't be shy about starting a build thread! Guys like to follow along and help out if they spot something. It is kinda like reading a novel!!! Haha
     
    turbostang500, Aug 4, 2012
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  9. rgreule

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    borg warner s400 series turbos are a good price and make plenty of power for a street car.. it all just depends on your power goals..
     
    rgreule, Aug 6, 2012
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