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M38a1 Turbocharged L134 Build Thread

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Mturbo8A1, Oct 16, 2019.

  1. Mturbo8A1

    Mturbo8A1 New Member

    Alright, can everybody see the photos now? Even in the first post?
     
  2. Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

  3. baldjosh

    baldjosh Member

    I was able to from the beginning:confused:
    (y)
     
  4. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    still want to see this turbo charged 134 flat head :waiting: engine pictures
     
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  5. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    And a dyno slip. :sneak:
     
  6. IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    You had my attention at turbo charged . . . :contract:
     
  7. baldjosh

    baldjosh Member

    ruh roh raggy...here we go...
    just kidding, love the build
     
  8. Mturbo8A1

    Mturbo8A1 New Member

    I don't know about a dyno slip, but I know it's considerably faster than a 1950 Willys Pickup with a Supersonic Head, Electronic Ignition, and slightly bigger carb.
    Seat of the pants feel, anyways. :D

    I thought the title would be an eye catcher, I guess some photos would be obligatory.


    Both of these were in the early assembly stages, sometime around mid-2016. I started testing in late 2016 - early 2017 and it's been on there ever since. 2bbl weber, draw through configuration. Garrett T03 off of an 84/85 Chrysler LeBaron, carbon sealed water cooled.

    3 years since, 87 octane, 93 octane, 5 psi, and no problems besides taking me this long to get the tuning dialed in. lol definite learning curve there, having never worked with carbs that much besides cleaning and gaskets.
     
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  9. Mturbo8A1

    Mturbo8A1 New Member

    The 50 on the turbo was the price that I paid for it. $50. Carb was used for $100. The rest is Sch. 80 pipe and scraps and 3/8" plate.
     
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  10. IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    Stock heads and pistons?
     
  11. Mturbo8A1

    Mturbo8A1 New Member

    Literally stock everything internally. I've never opened the engine up, and neither has the last two previous owners. So if it has had a rebuild, it was more than 20-30 years ago.
     
  12. IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    What was the compression numbers on the cylinders?
     
  13. Mturbo8A1

    Mturbo8A1 New Member

    105-110 PSI on all cylinders
     
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  14. Mturbo8A1

    Mturbo8A1 New Member

    Holy cow I'm out of date on this. I've never been great at keeping up with forum posts, and the issues with photo uploads have impeded my progress slightly.
    However I'll try and fix this and get the rest of my photos and build progress up.
    Yes, it still runs and drives just fine.
    Drag raced my brother's L134 with high comp head and other things, and once I hit second gear and boost kicked in, I was gone. Chasing down a suspension issue currently, getting some wierd vibes on pavement.
     
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  15. Jw60

    Jw60 That guy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    get ready for a fall reunion!
     
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  16. Mturbo8A1

    Mturbo8A1 New Member

    Yeah I've got to take a hole saw to my floor for that trans oil filler trick yet. Lol but I hope you dont mind if I trim it up a little nicer than yours
     
  17. Jw60

    Jw60 That guy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Remember I have a horizontal leg on the Transmission to clear the clutch.
     
  18. Mturbo8A1

    Mturbo8A1 New Member

    Haha I almost forgot.