Is 78-82ish carburated turbo stuff worthless?

[Floydsbuick]

Originally posted by Pronto
That 9-1 compression is going to limit boost anyway. I can see you being able to run 6-8 lbs with good gas. Adding that knock sensor is a good idea. I know the Pontiac used a turbo under the carb not blow through. Maybe it's possible to fab up something similar.

Yeah, that 9-1 is kinda high, but thats why my intentions are for low boost. Besides, I have no cars with lower compression. Remember, this is to educate me. I got a 350 Regal that needs to gain some power over the next few years. Experimenting on my LeSabre is a must cause the Regal has 10.25-1 pistons. You and someone else suggested the under carb set-up. I like that for space, and fabbing it will be fine for me. But aren't I in danger of one big hic-up outta the air horn if something is amiss? And how do you add a knock sensor to a car with no computer? Thanks!!!

 

[b4black]

Most knock gauges intercept the the signal before it gets to the ECM, (therefore you don't actually need the ECM). Check http://www.casperselectronics.com/ . You need the sensor, ESC module and gauge. ***This won't give you knock timing retard.

You might want to check out this turbocharged Pontiac 400:
http://www.geocities.com/pontiacjeff/GrandSuburban1.html