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Me Time Prowler Junkie From: NJ. USA |
posted 09-17-2015 06:42 PM
    
This is just for conversation. I was having lunch a good friend of mine when we noticed a muscle car shop accross the street. When we finished up we drove over and looked at a few of the nice Chevys and Olds they had in the lot. We intercepted one of the mechnics and asked a few questions about the cars in the lot. He spotted the prowler and asked to see under the hood. I was happy to pop it up for him. He looked and said, "Not much room in there for a big block." We all laughed a little and I told him about Trey's Hemi. He then offered up the thought of adding a turbo to the car, I said I'd like to keep it as is but thanked him all the same. The thought has been bouncing around in my head now that I said no to the idea and am wondering what type of HP gain do you all think I could get with an added turbo? I doubt very much I'd ever go for it so this is just us talking here. Assume a turbo without adding enough boost to blow the engine. I have a 97' with the cast iron block if that matters to you. Again just curious and fantasizing a little |
ed monahan                    POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 09-17-2015 06:46 PM
Do a search with just the word TURBO and you will get lots of info, a lot of it negative, I think. |
mslc10 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Bulverde, Texas, United States |
posted 09-17-2015 07:12 PM
Car already runs hot, don't need anymore under hood heat! Lol! |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 09-17-2015 07:16 PM
Hasn't worked out well on the other Prowlers Enjoy it as is |
beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-17-2015 07:22 PM
Without an intercooler you can only use a minimal boost. So small that I think it's not worth the effort. There is a guy up here who has a turbo prowler for sale. In talking to him, he is ho humm about the turbo. I think he said 7 lbs max boost but I'm going by memory. If anyone is interested, it's a mulholland with trailer and comes with the stock engine. Sorry for the highjack Dave. |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 09-18-2015 05:40 AM
Al's Twin-turbo Prowler video: . . www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmTGNTWre9s
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Bob Mears POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 09-18-2015 08:35 AM
I think turbo's are the nuts. But you would have the same problem Trey had, the transmission wont stay together. |
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Me Time Prowler Junkie From: NJ. USA |
posted 09-20-2015 03:51 PM
Thanks guys, not looking to add the turbo just day dreaming of what it would be like and it sounds like it would be a headache. I'll check out the youtube clip later on, thanks. |
alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 09-21-2015 04:49 PM
I have heard a Paxton Supercharged Prowler and it sounds really really good but am aware these aren't without their issues either. I am happy with the stock motor, gears, and Borla exhaust. |
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mslc10 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Bulverde, Texas, United States |
posted 09-21-2015 07:49 PM
Here is a link to a different turbo...... http://www.jlturbo.com/index.html |
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