turbo parts hunt

[codyyarbrough]

Im about to start converting my 1600 motor to draw through turbo. So im trying to make a list of what i need to get it running and driveable.
The motor is in a buggy so its more of a play toy than a daily driver but anyways.
So far i have
turbo
stage one pressure plate
new clutch

Soon to order
turbo header from lowbudget vw or one like it if i can find a cheaper one
holly red fuel pump

not sure on
which electronics i need. im thinking wideband sensor is a must.
holly 4 bbl or the 2 bbl side draw setup is one way better than the other or is it just preference.


I know i missing some stuff but im looking for a basic bare bone turbo build. Any suggestions or tricks would be awesome.

[buguy]

Wideband for sure. I really like my PLX wideband.
As for carb, there are lots running both, so to me it's preference. I like Holley because I can get parts anywhere. With my Holley I have had no trouble running it with the stock fuel pump. Holley also has a way bigger fuel bowl so your less likely to starve it for fuel. thanks
I was advised by everyone to put HD single valve springs in it too.

[buguy]

Are you going to buy the intake from someone too? If not you have to make all that
You have a buggy so there is tons of space. I'd look at Clonebug build. There are way cheaper ways to use a regular header.

[rubenski]

Think about ignition control!

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[buguy]

Yeah this can be as easy/expensive or hard/cheap as you want. You can limit your timing to 24° for free and it will work "ok" especially if you don't boost too much. Or you can spend a bunch more on some better control, which will work way better and allow you to dial it in.
To keep it cheap and simple you can throw a turbo and carb on it, limit the timing, push 8-10 psi through it and have a little joy. Mo joy=mo money. All depends on what you want.

[buguy]

If you decide to use a Holley hit me up. I have a bunch. I have 1 more that isn't in the pic. 5 of the 390cfm 4 barrels, 2 of the 500cfm 2 barrels, and 2 of the 350cfm 2 barrels.

[codyyarbrough]

yea ill take a good look at clonebug when i get back in later for more ideas, an ignition system will come into play, i always liked the idea of the holly 4 bbl for like you said parts are everywhere. Im trying to go with the slow growing snowball effect on this because i know i will want more boost ones i get a taste for it. but in the meantime ill keep reading all these post and gather info.

[woodsbuggy1]

Hello,
Welcome to the STF, I hope you realize how addictive boost can be(worse than crack). You would be doing yourself a huge favor to take a very serious look at EFI, it can be done fairly cheap if you have some fab skills and are willing to learn. Where are you located? There is a good chance that someone lives fairly close to you that also shares your passion.
Good Luck
Kenric

[theKbStockpiler]

Have you considered using a SU for a draw through?

[madmike]

Welkome, I run both a 4 barrel Holley on a 2276 and a 40 Doce sidedraft on a 1915
Holley is the way to go , cruise's better starts up easy too, no need for boost reference regulator
sidedraft not so,, does work after many hours & mods but they are sexy as heck if u going with a doce I'll try and help
what size is your motor ?

[theKbStockpiler]

How do you get anything over the size of a bugspray to meter fuel which is a 200 CFM correct?

[buguy]

Just have to jet accordingly.
When I first built mine I had a 450cfm mechanical secondaries carb on it. I figured it was way too big so I disconnected the secondary side and used a spring to hold it shut. Didn't work! I figured it would be half of a 450 that way. Nope. Just dialed in the jetting and it worked well.
Plus a 200cfm carb wouldn't support much power anyway. 140hp or so maybe?

[theKbStockpiler]

I can see how it can be done with a blow through with a non open plenum but that's it. I just thought maybe a technical answer might come a long. Jetting does not get around the issue of having a barrel that is too big and the advocates for running a huge CFM carb don't offer the answer. Emulsion tubes don't address the problem either.

[buguy]

Beats me?! But it works.

[gbaker770]

Side-drafts don’t work