Turbo Project update. The good, bad and ugly.

[DC Smith]

 Boost=good! Knock=bad

 I hope you put some forged slugs in that motor. If not, you will get a chance
to shortly.
A twin turbo SBC has GOT to be a blast!
 Just FYI: blown motors don't need or want a wild cam. Good luck with the beast!

Jon Fedock wrote:

> Hello Group,
>      Just an update on my progress to date with my turbo project. Background
> info: 350 chevy motor out of '74 van, two T3 turbos, TPI intake, Syty
> software running on 730, intercoolers added two weeks ago.
>
> The Good: 15 psi of boost is VERY good :) :) :)
> The Bad: Gas mileage SUCKS in boost! Hooking up is impossible -
> no,IMPOSSIBLE.
> The Ugly: This weekend the fuel pump went south during a spirited 15psi
> jaunt :( I don't yet know if the pistons are hurt. I don't think so, but I
> will not know for sure 'till I replace the pump and drive it.
>
> My question (of many): What is the relevance of "knock counts?" I guess a
> better question would be how many knock counts are associated with terminal
> damage? A view of the scan tool showed 6-8 knock counts three seperate times
> total time about 2 seconds. Under normal circumstances its at 0. Any
> speculation appreciated.
>
> Jon Fedock
> www.geocities.com/JonFedock <------Hmmm, need to update.
>
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