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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Question turbocharged???

ok so i have a 1990 F250 5.8l V8 and i am curently taking an auto tech class for college and we have just learned about turbochargers and superchargers... i was curious if it is worth the time and if it is a realistic idea to add either one to my truck????
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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What is your budget? Personally...I wouldn't waste my time putting a turbo or supercharger on a 21 year old engine. Your next project will be "rebuilding/replacing a 5.8l V8 engine." Just my $.02.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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my engine has already been rebuilt cause before i knew anything about vehicals i took it to walmart and had an oil change 170 miles at 85mph later i learned they hadnt put oil back in
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...questions.html Have a read here.
Maybe go down to the supercharger/turbo page and have a look there.
 
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