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Turbocharging my 3.8

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Old 04-07-2013, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Philip *AZ*
Hows that turbo holding up? Have you had any other issues besides the heat?
Turbo blanket cured heat issue. Apparently, the turbine was heating the air under, but not anymore cuz the blanket sends the heat on down the line.

One small problem, took the wifie out last night and she said I need to get her a NASCAR head brace cuz she's worried about gettin whiplash when the boost comes in hard
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Old 04-07-2013, 04:05 PM
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Lol.. Do you have any worries of snapping an axle or drive shaft? Im considering this kit, but I am just thinkin of what should be toughened up a bit.
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Originally Posted by Philip *AZ*
Lol.. Do you have any worries of snapping an axle or drive shaft? Im considering this kit, but I am just thinkin of what should be toughened up a bit.
No, the axles and drive shafts are made to take more then this. The main concern when boosting an NA motor is the heads lifting, but Prodigy took care of that with the American Racing head studs. They make the motor bullet proof
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No video yet? Go race a pentastar. Lol
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Pentestar wouldnt be a challenge.
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Pentestar wouldnt be a challenge.
Nonetheless. Video!!
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Originally Posted by Captaincalf

Actually, I think it help send some of the heat to travel on down the line. If it gets too hot this summer ill wrap the pipe from the vband down to the bottom of the of the motor and that should send even more heat outta the engine compartment.
Thanks for the heads up on where to get a cover. I just ordered one On E-bay. It's good to hear your seeing the difference from it.
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Originally Posted by Captaincalf

No, the axles and drive shafts are made to take more then this. The main concern when boosting an NA motor is the heads lifting, but Prodigy took care of that with the American Racing head studs. They make the motor bullet proof
Very nice! I know the bottom end of the 3.8 is pretty stout so Im not too concerned with that. Glad to hear you are having good results. I was skeptical of the turbo. Im looking forward to your future updates.
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Originally Posted by Philip *AZ*
Pentestar wouldnt be a challenge.
If he had a supercharger at least he could start off with me, but he would run outta power long before I hit redline, so he wouldn't even have a chance then either
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Originally Posted by kh202
Nonetheless. Video!!
I'll get it done. I'm still workin on a camera man to ride along
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