Thoughts on installing a Turbo

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Posted: 3/9/09 3:22pm Message 1 of 7

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dpw21562

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westernport, MD - USA

Joined: 1/26/2009

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Vette(s): 1980 coupe

I've been thinking of installing a turbo on my 80 Vette. Right now the motor is stock. The 8.5 compression will work with the turbo but what about the bottom end? Any thoughts appreciated.

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Thoughts on installing a Turbo

Posted: 3/9/09 4:23pm Message 2 of 7

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rearn2go72

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Bladenboro, NC - USA

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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.

In 1980 Zora Duntov and American Custom Industries had plans to build 200 turbo charged Corvettes using the L-82 engine. They turned out to be no faster that the standard corvette and way less than 200 were ever sold.

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Posted: 3/10/09 11:11am Message 3 of 7

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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

Technology has come a LONG way since Zora tried the turbo stuff back then. I think there is a member here with one of those cars. I'm certain there are a couple with turbos set-ups, such as Gale Banks 80.

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Posted: 3/10/09 6:00pm Message 4 of 7

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Irving, TX - USA

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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.

I would keep it stock....

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Posted: 3/10/09 6:09pm Message 5 of 7

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Oak Creek, WI - USA

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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!

Keep it stock, there ain't many os us around.

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