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BIGTEN · 09-24-2012, 10:23 PM

I have a turbo thats not being used and I know someone has put one a on sb but my question is how and can you run it with one header without connecting the both? The turbo is a t4 Garrett. Any suggestions, pics would be great.

Marv D · 09-25-2012, 12:04 AM

On one header..... Easy,,, you put one just like it on the other side.

Seriously. I doubt you would build enough boost to make it worth the plumbing exersize.

BIGTEN · 09-25-2012, 03:31 PM

How much boost do you think it will push out. My engine is completely stock so...

BR3W CITY · 09-26-2012, 12:04 AM

Single turbo no crossover tube will be completely non functional. You would need twin turbo's as stated.

And fwiw, Garett and T4 are not sizes. Garrett is simply the manufacturer, T4 is the flange type. We'd need to know what the actual turbo specs are....my guess is its a takeoff, and probably way too small for the engine.

longbed67 · 09-28-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

Single turbo no crossover tube will be completely non functional. You would need twin turbo's as stated.

And fwiw, Garett and T4 are not sizes. Garrett is simply the manufacturer, T4 is the flange type. We'd need to know what the actual turbo specs are....my guess is its a takeoff, and probably way too small for the engine.

Correct... and dont jump the gun! T4's depending on the trim of the wheel went up to 1.19 a/r on the exhaust which is more than adequate for any small block. Like BR3WCITY said we need specs on the turbo including a/r on the exhaust side and the wheel measurements on the cold side to determine the trim #. Then we need to know how many cu in your motor is. After that we can help you

09-24-2012, 10:23 PM	#1
BIGTEN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 58	Turbo on a sbc? I have a turbo thats not being used and I know someone has put one a on sb but my question is how and can you run it with one header without connecting the both? The turbo is a t4 Garrett. Any suggestions, pics would be great.

09-25-2012, 12:04 AM	#2
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Turbo on a sbc? On one header..... Easy,,, you put one just like it on the other side. Seriously. I doubt you would build enough boost to make it worth the plumbing exersize. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

09-25-2012, 03:31 PM	#3
BIGTEN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 58	Re: Turbo on a sbc? How much boost do you think it will push out. My engine is completely stock so...

09-26-2012, 12:04 AM	#4
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Turbo on a sbc? Single turbo no crossover tube will be completely non functional. You would need twin turbo's as stated. And fwiw, Garett and T4 are not sizes. Garrett is simply the manufacturer, T4 is the flange type. We'd need to know what the actual turbo specs are....my guess is its a takeoff, and probably way too small for the engine. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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