One thing I would not ry to do is extend the rpm range. I would start out at a
low
boost, like about 2 or 3 pounds and see what happens. And go up from there. The
235 and its cousin's will die the same fate as all turbo engines. More power now
means less power later. the engine will wear out sooner with the turbo. And
theres
the extra expense of buying ethyl instead of low grade gas.
new mexico jim
51 two ton
50 ½ ton
CLLLSLS@aol.com wrote:
> This question would prolly get the same number of replies if I sent it to the
> whole list or just Grant Galbraith, but you never know.
>
> Just out of shear curiosity, how many of our chevy/GMC I-6's have actually
> successfully been turbocharged? I know about Leo's 292, but AFAIK it's not
> actually running yet. Are there any others that are contemplating turbos or
> who have actually done it? I know a few people through the net that have
> turbocharged AMC and stude I-6's with amazing results, but their engines are
> very different from ours with stouter bottom ends and better head designs. It
> would really be nice to talk with someone who could offer up what I should
> expect in terms of limitations and pitfalls when turbocharging my 270. Thanks.
>
> Dustin
> 50 & 53 GMC 1/2 tons
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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