Single/Twin Turbo(s) Engine block

Hi,

Just for my knowledge, is a stock block strong enough for a single/twin turbo(s) package? I was wondering if a stock block can handle easily 750hp with a turbo package?

Of course, main stud girdle, less than 15psi of boost, carburated. As engine block, I think about a Summit 5.0 engine block at $500.

Another interrogation would be: how to put a single/twin turbo(s) package on a 67-68 engine compartiment without drilling, cutting everywhere? A Paxton system will fit easily but what about the others?

Thanks

Dylan

Originally Posted by Sponge

I was wondering if a stock block can handle easily 750hp with a turbo package?

Easy answer, sure but for a few seconds maybe

checkout these forums lots of good information TheTurboForums - Index

You want something that will easily handle 750 horsepower, get this block. I have one with a roots blower running 10 lbs. of boost and it will take plenty more!

http://www.flatlanderracing.com/dartfordblocks.html

Stock 302/5.0 blocks tend to split down the middle somewhere around 550 horse.

check out toohighpsi.com

Just a quick note on twin turbos...
Personally, I have NEVER installed a turbo in my life, I build N/A engines only. However, I did study turbochargers quite extensively while getting my BSME. One thing I notice a lot with individuals who have "twin" turbos on V-convigured engines (whether it be V8 or V6) is that they put one turbo on one bank and the other turbo on the other bank. This is a waste and a shame! The BEST way, (and I'm not just throwing out my opinion here, I've gone through some very extensive thermodynamic calculations on this) is to stage them! You have to feed the first turbo with every cylinder, then feed the second turbo with the outlet of the first. To get this set up perfectly, you have to know your desired operating conditions and then there is a LOT of math to be done! Also, there are some trick intercooling/aftercooling things to be done here as well.

Who makes the summit 5.0 block anyways ? they used to be genuine ford blocks and they said to " get them while they last"