Turbo on flathead question

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04-29-2010, 07:55 PM

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Turbo on flathead question

I have a turbo mounted on my flathead 51 f1. I have not started it yet because the exhaust is not ran. Anyway how much pressure can that carb take? will it affect my float or will my fuel pump keep up?

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04-29-2010, 11:34 PM

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I'm not sure but I thought I'd write something to bump this back up on the list.

Good luck

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04-30-2010, 04:01 AM

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7-71/2 pounds is all i can recall a carb taking for pressure at most. it's early and the mind isn't working yet .. not that it ever is .....

oh and that depends on the carb too . some more than others .....

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04-30-2010, 06:48 AM

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Google turbo flathead; there was a video on utube showing guys putting turbos on flatheads one exploded, they may alo list what parts they used. There was also a thread on the H.A.M.B. about turbos on a flathead

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04-30-2010, 07:49 AM

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This might be a good resource for you;
Blown Flathead.com/supercharger/ flathead ford/ roadrunner engineering

This guy is a flathead genius

Bobby

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04-30-2010, 09:04 AM

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yet another site to look at and drool over !!!!!!!!! thanx bobby !

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04-30-2010, 01:23 PM

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You're very welcome.

I've met Joe Abbin several times, and have had some great conversations with him. He's a heck of a nice guy and he has a heck of a nice stable of flattie powered rides.

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