5 Things You Should Know When Building a Turbocharged Engine

If you re thinking of building a turbocharged engine, the information in this video will save you a lot of headache and sorrow. It will also save you some money. I spent almost 2 years building my turbo Fairmont and I love the way it turned out. Sometimes though, I wish I had never gone for a turbo. Turbos are great, but they can be a real pain to set up properly. If you do decide that turbo is the way you want to go, I hope this video helps you on that journey. Be sure to check out the links below for additional information. Good luck! The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Check out the ETCG Blog for the latest info: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/blog Check out my ETCG1 channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ETCG1 Thanks for watching! Discussion about this video: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/18-The-EricTheCarGuy-Video-Forum/69857-5-things-you-should-know-when-building-a-turbocharged-engine Engine Details Displacement: 363cid The Block: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/World%20Products/Blocks_WP/Small%20Block%20Ford/WPI087020 The Crank: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Clearance/PBM85207 The Heads: https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6049-X302 Compression: 8.9:1 The Cam: Comp Cams custom grind: 222@.050" 222@.050 .357"lobe lift .571" valve lift (1.6 rocker) .351" lobe lift .562" valve lift (1.6 rocker) 114º separation 4ºadvance Modified: Edelbrock Performer RPM intake The Carburetor: https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/demon/mighty_demon/parts/5402020BT The Distributor: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/distributors/ford/parts/8582 The Ignition: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/ignitions/street_and_strip/parts/6462 The turbo Kit: http://www.on3performance.com/shop/1987-93-mustang-gtcobra-5-0-foxbody-turbo-system/ Links Copper RTV: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZ7WZAT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The only gaskets I would consider: http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr-Gasket/720/7160/10002/-1 Stage 8 Locking Bolts: https://lmr.com/item/M9432A50/79-95-Mustang-50-302-58-351-Stage-8-Header-Bolt-Kit Check out Kalvinator Engines: http://www.kalvinatorengines.com Check out Velosity Labs: https://www.youtube.com/user/VelocityLabs Related Videos How To Clock a Turbo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLY3l9D_lro How To Properly Gap Piston Rings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAguO3EPzcI How To Assemble Pistons and Rings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW7Jo8f8jZk Engine Assembly Crankshaft and Pistons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st0X4k3EH18&t=7s How To Degree a Camshaft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_9rUXYxAY0 How To Balance an Engines Rotating Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjuGkXpha8Q&t=1052s #DarkmatterPikachu Dyno Testing Day (Full Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naj3LL-zIj0 How To Dress Up Your Engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eKP2WkIoyc ETCG and Cameraman Brian Talk Kalvinator Engines Shoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsVIMCFyB3c The #FairmontProject playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs **Answers to your automotive questions found here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq Social Network Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Google+: https://plus.google.com/100195180196698058780/posts Instagram: http://instagram.com/ericthecarguy Wanna see more stuff like this from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content Stay Dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy®.