Buick V-6, was Prowler V6

[Todd....!!]

AWESOME MAN!

Will do!

How much do the chassis dyno dudes charge for a few pulls on their
system?

Just wonderin, is it like $50 or $250 or $500 or $1,000+?

I have NO IDEA!

How much do your buddies charge ya? ANYTHING?

Thanks for the info!

I DO already have a turbo off of an early 80's monte carlo, has a
Quadrajet(Spreadbore) pedestal mount on the turbo inlet, Turbo's wasted,
of course, that's why it was in the junk yard, I paid $75 for what I
have, would really like the name of the company you entrusted with
rebuilding your turbo's!!

When/if ya ever run across it, lemme know, kay?

LATER!

Todd....!!

Frederic Breitwieser wrote:
> 
> > What make, model, spec of turbo and turbine did ya use?
> 
> On the Buick I believed I used two TE44's, which were way oversized for the
> small engine, dispite all the porting.  This is why the power of the turbos
> weren't felt until radical RPMs for the OEM block, hence, why it exploded into
> tiny little pieces.  TE44 rings a bell.
> 
> The turbos for the 431 stroker B block are nothing more than junkyard "Daytona"
> turbos off the 2.2L engine, which gives good flow under the 4000-4200 RPM
> range, but max out at about that.  Since I want low RPMs and massive boost,
> this combination worked for me.  Almost 800 HP and about thte same in torque at
> a mere 4100 RPM.
> 
> > And where'd ya get it and fer how much??
> 
> I bought two complete Daytona engines, with turbo, PCM, manifolds, etc, for
> $350 a pop, taking two out of there simultaniously.  I sold both engines for
> $700 in the local paper to two seperate individuals, as "long blocks", keeping
> the turbos, O2 sensors from both engines just in case, and some other oddball
> parts that were "kewl", and will probably sit and rot in the garage with the
> rest of the rot.
> 
> So, would that be free turbos?  I think so. :)  However, I spent close to 300 a
> pop to have them rebuilt out somewhere in Texas, through my friend's body shop
> who took care of it for me, with my checkbook.  I can dig out the receipt next
> time I head up there, I'm sure its on the counter in the shoebox next to the
> dyno with my other stuff.
> 
> > I was told that even if I ran TWIN t-1's that they wouldn't be enough
> > for the 440!
> 
> Bullshit.  Well, maybe not.  That depends on your goal.  If you want a low rpm
> torque monster, junkyard turbos can be had that will fit your needs, in a pair
> of course.  However, if you want 20lbs of boost at 8000 RPM, you are creating a
> 800lb grenade :)
> 
> > Whatcha think?  (remember, I'll be turnin 5,500 MAX rpm so that's the
> > limit of the flow, with maybe MAX 15 lb.s boost, naybe leave a tad bit
> > room for more at a later date, all this WITH a BIG OL intercooler or two
> > as well!)
> 
> 5500 RPM and 15lbs should be doable with two TE44's without a doubt.  Its been
> a while since I've tortured Garrett's help line, however explain your needs,
> goals, and where you want your maximum boost, and by all means, garrett's shop
> are the nicest bunch of engineers around.  However, you might considering not
> being a prick at that point and getting free info and shopping elsewhere :)
> 
> > And ALL on from regular to 115 octane depending on the boost used....
> 
> 115 octane?  Shouldn't be a problem, if you are careful.  Before you blast the
> boost through your engine, break it in and run it to and from the RPMs that you
> want to see, then when you are ready to add the boost, make sure you have a
> "leak" in the wastegate setup, so that all the boost doesn't hammer in at once,
> and use a pressure gauge on the plenum post intercooler, and one before the
> intercooler, so you can see what's going on, and work your way up to max
> power.  I made the mistake of not doing so on the first buick V6 I built (was a
> FWD 3.8L engine actually), and the motor, upon its first break in, blew up
> right away.  Dumb-ass waste of parts, labor, and possible injury.  Give the
> engine a chance to work in before you hammer it :)
> 
> Temptation to push to the limit I assure you absolutely overwhelming.