Re: [Amc-list] 195.6 OHV heads'n'stuff

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Great news on those heads! If you plan on putting that turbo in the 58-63 American body, I don't think your idea will work. Turning the exhaust manifold around is a good idea on the stand, but I'm pretty sure there's not enough clearance in the car. I'm thinking your best bet would be to run the exhaust under the oil pan and plant the turbo to the front right of the engine, blowing over the valve cover into the intake. That space is already free, just make sure you clear the distributor. 

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Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 21:47:32 -0800
From: tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>

Got my heads back from the machine shop. 
Got a slight surprise; the head I figured was perfect had been
repaired once (well done) and the one I suspected was overheated (oil in
water) is fine. 

I know how I'm gonna pull it off, physically.  Throw the oil filter (drivers
side, up next to the radiator tank) and generator (drivers side, low) into
the trash. Move the battery to the trunk. Now the turbo sits up there.
Exhaust runs UP into the turbo where the battery was, then straight down and
out. Outlet runs into the manifold via aircraft surplus reinforced silicone
HOSE (picture a radiator hose, but won't dissolve in fuel). Side-draft YF
carb.

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