Twin Turbo Regal idea

[MechMan]

Good morning,

I am already getting ahead of myself thinking about this but would a twin tyrbo 5.3 fit under the hood of a 82-87 Regal?

 

[fleming442]

It depends: how much money do you have OR how crafty are you?

 

[MechMan]

As I said I am getting way ahead of myself on this. I still am saving cash for another G body project. As far as money goes I have time to save. If twin turbo isnt feassible I know a single one is. Just thought a twin turbo Regal would be cool.

 

[CaliWagon83]

As I said I am getting way ahead of myself on this. I still am saving cash for another G body project. As far as money goes I have time to save. If twin turbo isnt feassible I know a single one is. Just thought a twin turbo Regal would be cool.

See fleming442’s comment...

 

[motorheadmike]

Yes, and it has been done. Do some research.

 

[307 Regal]

Basically, the car hobby has gotten to the point where it feels like everything has been done, they did it all at least 50 times, and it would cost way too much to "break new ground" (or even go toe to toe) for the normal guy. "Cool" can be an expensive word. So my money is on ironing out what you really wanna feel and build accordingly. Never just ask yourself "what" you wanna build, but also "why" and "how." Each step costs a thousand dollars. Try not to end up 10 steps off course.

 

[MechMan]

This particular build would be for the track. I know I still have a lot to iron out regarding this. It’s only in the idea phase so just trying to get information and googling a lot.

 

[fleming442]

If it's a track car, why 5.3? An aluminum 6.2 would be better because there is no replacement for displacement. How big of turbos? That's your packaging (piping) nightmare. Little T3/4s with 2.5" pipe is no big deal, but twin 88s or bigger with 4" pipe put you in steamfitter skillset territory.

 

[BoostedJROD]

First and foremost you need to pick an E.T. and hp/tq goal. This will help navigate through many variables

 

[Turbo Zach]

My thoughts on it is... With today's technology in turbos it does not make a lot of sense to run twins except for looks. One turbo is a lot easier to plumb. There are turbos that will do about anything you want to do. Some are not cheep though. If you have never done anything like this before? I would keep it as simple as possible and read, read, and reread. Good luck!