How to Build a Twin Turbo Big Block Chevy

Buy a 502 crate motor 8.75:1 compression ratio., Learn how to read a turbo map, decide what your horsepower goal is, and buy the correct turbos., Spend the money on your fuel system to keep up with the horsepower and boost levels., Tune it fat to...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Buy a 502 crate motor 8.75:1 compression ratio.

    Re-clearance the rotation assembly
    - extra clearance in the bearings for additional crank flex, and open up the ring gaps for the additional heat of the turbocharger.
  2. Step 2: Learn how to read a turbo map

    For an old school 800hp setup
    - a pair of T04B V1/V2 compressors, P trim turbine with about a
    1.2A/R is a good start.

    For a more modern setup, a pair of GT4094's would be a powerful combo with low RPM spool up. , A boost referenced FPR is a must.

    I would use either a Racepumps mechanical pump, Aeromotive, Holley Performance Products or similar.

    Blow through carb, fuel injection, will both work.

    CSU makes a nice Blowthrough carb setup. , Keep the timing low to avoid detonation.

    Tune it for whatever fuel you will be running most of the time.

    A wideband 02 monitor is a must. ,
  3. Step 3: decide what your horsepower goal is

  4. Step 4: and buy the correct turbos.

  5. Step 5: Spend the money on your fuel system to keep up with the horsepower and boost levels.

  6. Step 6: Tune it fat to start

  7. Step 7: and with low boost.

  8. Step 8: Enjoy...

Detailed Guide

Re-clearance the rotation assembly
- extra clearance in the bearings for additional crank flex, and open up the ring gaps for the additional heat of the turbocharger.

For an old school 800hp setup
- a pair of T04B V1/V2 compressors, P trim turbine with about a
1.2A/R is a good start.

For a more modern setup, a pair of GT4094's would be a powerful combo with low RPM spool up. , A boost referenced FPR is a must.

I would use either a Racepumps mechanical pump, Aeromotive, Holley Performance Products or similar.

Blow through carb, fuel injection, will both work.

CSU makes a nice Blowthrough carb setup. , Keep the timing low to avoid detonation.

Tune it for whatever fuel you will be running most of the time.

A wideband 02 monitor is a must. ,

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