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Re: Big Block Chevy Turbo kits?
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Originally Posted by Wild83C10
Sorry but that is complete crap. I've seen more SS headers crack then mild steel. A lot more work is involved when using SS when making headers. Cheap 304 SS will fall apart. I've seen pleny of instances where mild steel has worked very well from mild 5-600 hp setups to 1500+ setups. Mild steel not working for a turbo setup is a myth. While SS is the better option of the two, it's not the only option.
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Ok...so why isn't anybody who is anybody using mild steel??? If you are building a junkyard budget build than "YES". mild steel would be logical. His truck looks to be a little nicer than a junkyard build. I only use 316 SS.
Anything smaller then a 76mm on ANY respectable BB will cause drive pressures well over 1.5 to 1. Lots of piston killing heat and burnt exhaust valves......
Turbo's make MAD HP, but there is alot of money to be spent on making it last and be dependable. EGT's, Boost, intake temps, fuel pressure, oil pressure, AFR's, ETC.... should not be guessed at. E85 and a Blow-thru Carb would be the easiest and cheapest route. No type of intake cooling would be needed.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ will be spent no matter what route you choose.
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