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<blockquote data-quote="badcobra" data-source="post: 16801130" data-attributes="member: 20798"><p>Here is a little known fact. Engine compression ratio has nothing to do with turbo spool, it's a long perpetuated myth not based on fact. </p><p></p><p>Turbos do not hit anything like a supercharged car, way different powerband. I am a huge proponent of turbo systems, but they are not for everyone. They are really for people who want to win races, not for the average guy who just drives to car shows and back home. I would advise against it unless you are 100% committed to the time and money it takes to do one right and not going to sell your half finished car if things don't go your way. Also for track, it takes some work to get the turbos to spool off the line with a stick. That will be a huge difference from a supercharged car. My suggestion is to ditch the t56 and go auto. That was one of the best things I ever did. </p><p></p><p>As for single vs twins, it's really just preference and availability of kits. I have an old THP kit that puts the turbos in the engine bay, but it has been modified quite a bit since the early days when it first went on. The flanges have been changed to t4's and the entire cold side/intercooler system has been changed. Singles are generally cheaper and simpler though.</p><p></p><p>Hiding the turbos in the bumper has never been something I've liked personally. If I was going to buy any On3 kit, it would be the one that puts the turbos in the engine bay, their top mount kit.</p><p></p><p>As for the OP, you have a 3.0 Whipple car that has A LOT more potential in it with the right selection of parts and running more boost. Allen Garrett just made 1100+ whp with his 3.0 Whipple car and it goes 8's. I would model my combo after his and max your combo out before you decide to switch to a turbo setup.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="badcobra, post: 16801130, member: 20798"] Here is a little known fact. Engine compression ratio has nothing to do with turbo spool, it's a long perpetuated myth not based on fact. Turbos do not hit anything like a supercharged car, way different powerband. I am a huge proponent of turbo systems, but they are not for everyone. They are really for people who want to win races, not for the average guy who just drives to car shows and back home. I would advise against it unless you are 100% committed to the time and money it takes to do one right and not going to sell your half finished car if things don't go your way. Also for track, it takes some work to get the turbos to spool off the line with a stick. That will be a huge difference from a supercharged car. My suggestion is to ditch the t56 and go auto. That was one of the best things I ever did. As for single vs twins, it's really just preference and availability of kits. I have an old THP kit that puts the turbos in the engine bay, but it has been modified quite a bit since the early days when it first went on. The flanges have been changed to t4's and the entire cold side/intercooler system has been changed. Singles are generally cheaper and simpler though. Hiding the turbos in the bumper has never been something I've liked personally. If I was going to buy any On3 kit, it would be the one that puts the turbos in the engine bay, their top mount kit. As for the OP, you have a 3.0 Whipple car that has A LOT more potential in it with the right selection of parts and running more boost. Allen Garrett just made 1100+ whp with his 3.0 Whipple car and it goes 8's. I would model my combo after his and max your combo out before you decide to switch to a turbo setup. [/QUOTE]
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