Dans building a 2276 big ol motor

I assume you are talking about NOS, rather than the fuel.

I spent a summer with it once, and probably wouldn't do it again unless I somehow got into drag racing. Don't get me wrong...it IS addictive, and kind of expensive because it is so addictive. Kind of like driving crack cocaine. Ultimately, I used it to pass all sorts of big boy sports cars like 'Vettes and Mustangs on the highway with a four banger.

If you want that kind of thrill, I would use a turbo. It gets exciting too, especially when it comes on in corners, and ultimately will probably cost you less money over three years. Keep the boost sane, and they are a blast. Cams need to be picked out carefully, however. To work well, you have to open the exhaust really early and have lots of overlap.

I ran 19 pounds of boost on my Mustang SVO, which was great. Upgraded the injector pump and used injectors out of a supercharged Thunderbird SC.

I don't know what the best way to do it on a VW is, but I would think it probably would be a push-through carb in a box.


Dave

Well The turbo kits Ive seen are like 2000.00. Im watching a turbo motor right now on an auction and Ill see if I can pick it up cheap, but probably not. Nitrous kits are like 600.00. Id like to do the turbo, but maybe Ill fall back to the big bore option. we shall see. Im just looking at my otions right now. I really dont want to spend much more than 1700.00 if poss. Last engine build was much cheaper than that actually.

Dan

Ah but what is it a turbo to... Does it have the correct setup for a pull through carb. Very good artical though. If things dont work out on this engine Im trying to snag I may try building it. Im kinda concerned about the manifold setup and such.. Plus Id have to do it different being an enclosed engine and all. I wonder if I could put all the exhaust and turbo in the right rear wheel well then just pipe the cool boost into the engine compartment (Im not above cutting holes into my allready holey car )

Dan

Looks nice! That would be the way to go, if you can get it for the right price. It's already built, that takes a lot of the trouble out of it. What displacement? Looks like an M11 turbo, I have one just like it. You could have the exhaust ceramic coated, that would help with engine compartment temps, a little. You could also run stand-offs. What have you done on the other end of the fun meter, stopping, have you upgraded your brakes, or plan to soon after installing a mill of that HP potential.

Have you ever looked at AJ Sims turbo kits? He has alot of info and products on his site

lowbugget.com/1600t.html

The turbo I have is an Air Research M10, from a small Mopar, probably a 2.2 or 2.5. I would guess that it is setup for blow through.
I am happy with my NA 2054 so far, 74 X 94. Plenty of power, maybe 140-150HP, but, a little high strung for daily driver use. I am currently running a 125 cam and a 6 pound aluminum flywheel, but, a little less cam, maybe a 120 or 110, and a heavier flywheel would smooth it out a lot. I would also drop the compression a bit, I'm at 10.5:1, but I would think 8-8.5:1 would still be plenty fun.

If you are not in a hurry just keep an eye out at swap meets. A friend of mine picked up a nice set up at the Lansing center a few years back for $500.00. He laid down 220hp at the rear wheels early this summer with it and then went 11.35 in the quarter with it and it is still street able.