Anyone put a turbo in their CR? 5k max budget

[Gaz64]

Originally Posted by 520SC

TorqStorm Ford 351 Windsor Supercharger Kits

TorqStorm makes a centrifugal supercharger system for 351Ws for $2800, but you'll have to buy a blow through carburetor. I believe TorqStorm will sell you a Quick Fuel blow through carburetor as additional equipment, but I don't know how much more that would add to your total cost. There's a contact number on their website, so you can call them for all the details.

A centrifugal supercharger won't provide as much low end torque as a roots-style supercharger, but the boost will (in general) kick in faster than with twin turbos.

Here's an interesting article comparing a Chevy 305 and a Ford 302, before and after adding a TorqStorm. The improvement in hp in both engines was staggering. 5.0L Fistfight, part 4 : The Storm Rages On - Hot Rod Network

A few things I don't like about this system.

The tensioner is on the tight side of the belt.
A manually adjusted belt goes tighter under load on the driven side, so the tensioner bearing goes from "adjusted" load to higher load under boost.
When fitted on the "slack" side of the belt, the tensioner bearing goes from "adjusted" load to slightly less, so longer life.
Hence why factory fitted tensioners are spring loaded on the "slack" side of the belt.

The air filter should be mounted in cool location, certainly not directly above the exhaust system.

Gary

[RedHawk]

Originally Posted by Gaz64

A few things I don't like about this system.

The tensioner is on the tight side of the belt.
A manually adjusted belt goes tighter under load on the driven side, so the tensioner bearing goes from "adjusted" load to higher load under boost.
When fitted on the "slack" side of the belt, the tensioner bearing goes from "adjusted" load to slightly less, so longer life.
Hence why factory fitted tensioners are spring loaded on the "slack" side of the belt.

The air filter should be mounted in cool location, certainly not directly above the exhaust system.

Gary

I have a call with Chris their engineer where I will present these valid points. I will say that I too thought the very same thing about the air filter. My thoughts were to run it in the other direction and fab up an inlet like a mass air sensor I put in one of my mustangs like a gazillion years ago.
-or- Put some kind of heat shield between the header and the filter but I will ask that too.

The tensioner I did not think about.
Thanks!

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Gaz64

A few things I don't like about this system.

The tensioner is on the tight side of the belt.
A manually adjusted belt goes tighter under load on the driven side, so the tensioner bearing goes from "adjusted" load to higher load under boost.
When fitted on the "slack" side of the belt, the tensioner bearing goes from "adjusted" load to slightly less, so longer life.
Hence why factory fitted tensioners are spring loaded on the "slack" side of the belt.

The air filter should be mounted in cool location, certainly not directly above the exhaust system.

Gary

Yes, the tensioner s/b on the 'slack' side of the belt whenever possible, though I do note from looking at the photo the tensioner adjustment mechanism appears to be fairly robust. Still, much better on the slack side, for reasons you've noted.

It s/b fairly easy to relocate the air filter to a better spot with appropriate tubing and long or medium-radius elbows. Tight turns s/b avoided if at all possible. The challenge with most cars, and Cobras in particular, is the limited space and the various obstructions you need to work around or relocate.