Re: [Amc-list] Toms Turboed L Head ideas

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Tom and I both have bounced these ideas around! What I want to do is use EFI as well. A 2.5L GM TBI should bolt to the L-head, then bolt the turbo compressor flange directly to the top of the throttle body. If that TB is too tall, mount the injectors in the block. Drill the side of the block for the injectors and mount only two close together just below the carb hole in the head. The L-head has a "trough" intake cast into the block, remember! I'm not sure the TBI injectors will mount like that, but standard MPI injectors can be used if of the correct impedance. The fuel pump has to be matched to the needs of the injectors. TBI units usually work with 20-25 psi, MPI injectors with 35-50 psi. 

Joe, if you were anywhere near me I'd do it for free! You'd just have to supply all the parts and some patience. Nothing like experimenting on someone else's dime!!  ;-) 

Just for kicks, get an old pistol style hair dryer and stick it nozzle down in the carb at a show. Hide the cord end so that it looks like it runs into the wiring harness. Sure would get lots of second looks and laughs! 

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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:44:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe Smith <know_ware@xxxxxxxxx>

Hey Tom, 
Sooooo, what would you charge to do that to my '61?   ;-) 

re:  Quote: I still think a turbo bolted onto a 195.6 L-head would be just
great.  Pick an undersized turbo for early boost and pick a
max. of 5psi or so at 4000rpm. No wastegates or other controls,
just don't rev past redline and it'll never overboost.

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