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    what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    Hi everyone, Im thinking about putting a turbo on my truck. it has a stock 318 right now. im new to turbos, but i believe i can run 6psi on a stock setup with pump gas. im looking for low end power (i get my top end rush on my nitrous bike at the track) on a budget. what do i want?
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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    supercharge it for low end power... for the power levels you want it will be cheaper.

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    i was thinking 390 stroker at first, but im pretty sure i want to try making a turbo setup(i can make the exhaust/intake piping ect). smallish quick spooling setup. i think it would be more efficient and possibly cheaper if i get used parts. looking for info on what to use. possibly makes or models that have a suitable turbo for this application. if you have info on a good super charger lmk. i like the prochargers, but no kits for my dakota and expensive....

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    Yea, I was going to suggest a procharger because the kits are usually a little cheaper than a turbo kit, but since you can make the manis and stuff....a good turbo may be A Holset HY35... I think it would be a good cheap match up....spool pretty quick with 5.2 Liters behind it and large enough to keep temperatures down.... maybe do an HX35 and utilize the twin scroll housing....one mani to one side and the other mani to the other....maybe.

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    Welcome to the forum!

    I'm a big fan of turbos,a nd will eventually build a TT Dakota, but if you got a 318 and want low end? easiest to swap in a 360 What year Dakota? I just swapped a 5.9L in my '92 and have almost too much low end for the little truck!

    http://www.badassperformance.com/mri...ap/59swap.html

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    thx guys! its a 94 slt 4x4. im looking for low end due to the fact i love acceleration, and i replaced the 28in tires for 38s that sort of kills low end as i cant gear it low enough to get back to stock gear ratio(max is 4.11 and i would need 4.56s or so) and the tires are just plain heavy. i was talking to a guy with a stroked 360 (408) and he told me if he had known then what he knows now he would have just went with a turbo. i doubt i can get too much low end with these tires. Michelin X 325 85 R16

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    Quote Originally Posted by 86turboz View Post
    supercharge it for low end power... for the power levels you want it will be cheaper.
    Unless you get a kennebelle, which really limits the power capabilites, you wont get more low end power than a turbo setup.

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    Mopar318, any details on the 96 in your sig??

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    If you have 38s, i agree, you pretty much CANT get TOO much low end out of a turbo'd stock 318. 450lb ft would feel like stock on 28s at best :/

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    my big little project so far, just about ready for paint. there was a LOT of rust. poor truck had been very neglected before i got it. if i can get it to pull like stock with these ill be very happy. then later on, forged pistons and more boost

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blue 12 View Post
    ....i cant gear it low enough to get back to stock gear ratio(max is 4.11 and i would need 4.56s or so) ....
    Nice looking Dak! The 4.56 was an option on 2nd Gen Dak's

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    ^ are you sure??? hmm....

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    4.56 was like a plow truck option... its in the parts books

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    thx. the second gen must have a different front diff than my first gen? i can get 4.56 for the rear but not the front

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blue 12 View Post
    Mopar318, any details on the 96 in your sig??
    Here you go. Initial thread with my build. Its long so read through the whole thread.

    Im ALOT better welder/fabricater now than I was then as well.

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    I would build something that used twin Mitsu's or garrets but was also able to use the T3 bolt pattern for future upgrades.

    I don't really understand the Keene Bell comment unless the poster doesn't know anything about screwchargers or the fact that you dont have to use the one that comes with a kit....Put a big charger on if you dont want to complain.

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mopar318 View Post
    Here you go. Initial thread with my build. Its long so read through the whole thread.

    Im ALOT better welder/fabricater now than I was then as well.
    i dont see a link?

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    Will enjoy seeing the info, as it may apply to my '97 Grand Cherokee 5.2 4x4

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    Re: what turbo setup for 318 magnum?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ondonti View Post
    I would build something that used twin Mitsu's or garrets but was also able to use the T3 bolt pattern for future upgrades.

    I don't really understand the Keene Bell comment unless the poster doesn't know anything about screwchargers or the fact that you dont have to use the one that comes with a kit....Put a big charger on if you dont want to complain.
    Kenne bell makes the Only twin screw supercharger for the trucks. Good luck getting anything else to fit with out extensive machining.

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