Forced Induction 101?

[aronhk_md]

Here's a post from another forum where I was replying to someone else who wanted a laundry list of things to do to build a turbo car. Obviously things like turbo headers wont apply to a supercharged car. Many of the items will though.



"On top of what Jeff mentioned you'll need gauges....A/F, boost.......fuel pressure and EGT are nice, but not sure they are necessary to start. Also, you'll need a good fuel pump if you dont have one.

He mentioned the boost controller, but you might also want to think about what type of ignition management you want. If I understand correctly you can just mechanically take timing out to compensate for the reduced timing you'll need under boost, but the ideal way is to have it electronically pulled when under boost, and there are systems that can do it.

I'd stick with a single turbo....less investment, just as good for 98% of what you are trying for.

Sounds like you could get away without it initially, so you could always add an intercooler or meth injection at a later date.

Draw up a list:

Turbo
Headers
blow through carb
carb hat
aluminum piping/connectors/clamps
boost controller
wastegate
blow off valve
gauges-at least air fuel ratio, fuel pressure and boost....add EGT if poss.
ignition
fuel pump
adjustable fuel regulator set up for boost
cam (if you choose to change it initially)

There may be more, but thats a start. Some of those items can be simple or expensive and complex depending on initial budget. Make a page for each item and start adding what you know/questions you have/pricing and details as you find out more.....until you reach a decision on each item."