Why aren't alot of Mustangs running a turbo set up?

LOCASH · 01-27-2001, 07:52 AM

I went for a ride in a Syclone (Cyclone?) and it was pretty d**m fast. I hate to admit it but he could defenitley beat my Mustang. He was telling me how Turbo's are free horse power because they run off of the exhaust. Well that sounds like a good idea to me but how come there aren't alot of Mustangs running turbo's? I have seen one or 2 in magazines but that is about it. Anyone here have one?

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86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Steeda G-trac and subs, Strut bar.
"DRIVE LIKE YOU STOLE IT!"

smithbling · 01-27-2001, 09:40 AM

I think there are a couple of reasons:

1. COST is pretty huge
2. Only so-many kits available
3. Generate alot of heat
4. Require more up-keep than a supercharger
5. If it isn't tuned right it will hit MADD boost levels thus, killing the engine
6. Lag, exhaust driven and requires time for the exhaust to flow at a quick enough rate to produce any power.
7. Just PLAIN psycho!!
8. I'd love to have one!

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C ME FLY

88 coupe
14.75 @ 98 mph
Traction Limited

turbolx · 01-27-2001, 12:20 PM

Actually, there are a few of us out here with turbos on our mustangs. Check out my car in the readers' rides section.

I recently removed the Incon Twin Turbo kit from my car and will be installing a larger single turbo from Turbo Technology. (I'm a dealer/installer for both companies)

I have also tuned quite a few turbocharged mustangs at my shop. Lag is a non-issue with a 5.0L engine that already has planty of low end torque. Tuning has become pretty easy for me, so most of the other turbo myths don't really apply once we're done with the installs. One ride in one of our turbo cars and you'll know why...

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Greg Banish
President, Detroit Speedworks, Inc.
'93 LX Turbocharged Road Racer
'00 Bad-Ass F150

Unit 5302 · 01-27-2001, 01:26 PM

My personal reasons.

1. $$$
2. Other mods needed ex. cooling system
3. I don't wanna hear the turbo's.

[This message has been edited by Unit 5302 (edited 01-27-2001).]

Hethj7 · 01-27-2001, 07:37 PM

Turbolx- I just checked out your website. You have my dream job man! I would love to own or work at a high performance shop. By the way, great idea with the "Battle of the Winter Beaters"!

As far as reasons for not having a turbo...money

StoplightWarrior · 01-29-2001, 12:25 AM

I have a friend who is running 18lbs of boost in a very modded MR2. His car is sick, and when the turbo dumps, "WHOOSH" it is sweet. If turbos were as readily available as superchargers, (and I had money) I'd do it.

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Black 2000 GT
Magnaflow Catback, K&N

89LXCarb · 01-29-2001, 11:21 AM

TURBOLX do you do turbo installs on carburated cars?? I'd love to have a turbo setup on my car. Do many carb guys run turbos or not?

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4 cyl converted to 302
comp cams cam, ported GT 40 heads, Edelbrock intake, holley carb
Turbo coupe rear with 373's
4 inch cowl hood
finally done after what seemed like forever!!!!!

smooth · 01-29-2001, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Why aren't alot of Mustangs running a turbo set up?

mainly because of misinformation like in this thread.

95mustanggt · 01-29-2001, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smooth:
mainly because of misinformation like in this thread.

What does a Turbo Cost?

smooth · 01-29-2001, 05:31 PM

depends on which setup you go with. what i meant is things such as lag. and hitting high boost levels if it isn't tuned (maybe if the wastegate actuators failed-which has nothing to do with tuning.)

01-27-2001, 07:52 AM	#1
LOCASH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Santa Lucia di Budoia, Italy Posts: 217	Why aren't alot of Mustangs running a turbo set up? I went for a ride in a Syclone (Cyclone?) and it was pretty d**m fast. I hate to admit it but he could defenitley beat my Mustang. He was telling me how Turbo's are free horse power because they run off of the exhaust. Well that sounds like a good idea to me but how come there aren't alot of Mustangs running turbo's? I have seen one or 2 in magazines but that is about it. Anyone here have one? ------------------ 86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Steeda G-trac and subs, Strut bar. "DRIVE LIKE YOU STOLE IT!"

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01-27-2001, 09:40 AM	#2
smithbling Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 239	I think there are a couple of reasons: 1. COST is pretty huge 2. Only so-many kits available 3. Generate alot of heat 4. Require more up-keep than a supercharger 5. If it isn't tuned right it will hit MADD boost levels thus, killing the engine 6. Lag, exhaust driven and requires time for the exhaust to flow at a quick enough rate to produce any power. 7. Just PLAIN psycho!! 8. I'd love to have one! ------------------ C ME FLY 88 coupe 14.75 @ 98 mph Traction Limited

01-27-2001, 12:20 PM	#3
turbolx Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 252	Actually, there are a few of us out here with turbos on our mustangs. Check out my car in the readers' rides section. I recently removed the Incon Twin Turbo kit from my car and will be installing a larger single turbo from Turbo Technology. (I'm a dealer/installer for both companies) I have also tuned quite a few turbocharged mustangs at my shop. Lag is a non-issue with a 5.0L engine that already has planty of low end torque. Tuning has become pretty easy for me, so most of the other turbo myths don't really apply once we're done with the installs. One ride in one of our turbo cars and you'll know why... ------------------ Greg Banish President, Detroit Speedworks, Inc. '93 LX Turbocharged Road Racer '00 Bad-Ass F150

01-27-2001, 01:26 PM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	My personal reasons. 1. $$$ 2. Other mods needed ex. cooling system 3. I don't wanna hear the turbo's. [This message has been edited by Unit 5302 (edited 01-27-2001).]

01-27-2001, 07:37 PM	#5
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Turbolx- I just checked out your website. You have my dream job man! I would love to own or work at a high performance shop. By the way, great idea with the "Battle of the Winter Beaters"! As far as reasons for not having a turbo...money

01-29-2001, 12:25 AM	#6
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	I have a friend who is running 18lbs of boost in a very modded MR2. His car is sick, and when the turbo dumps, "WHOOSH" it is sweet. If turbos were as readily available as superchargers, (and I had money) I'd do it. ------------------ Black 2000 GT Magnaflow Catback, K&N

01-29-2001, 11:21 AM	#7
89LXCarb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA Posts: 267	TURBOLX do you do turbo installs on carburated cars?? I'd love to have a turbo setup on my car. Do many carb guys run turbos or not? ------------------ 4 cyl converted to 302 comp cams cam, ported GT 40 heads, Edelbrock intake, holley carb Turbo coupe rear with 373's 4 inch cowl hood finally done after what seemed like forever!!!!!

01-29-2001, 05:31 PM	#10
smooth Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: illinois, USA Posts: 649	depends on which setup you go with. what i meant is things such as lag. and hitting high boost levels if it isn't tuned (maybe if the wastegate actuators failed-which has nothing to do with tuning.)