I know this is a truck page but still need help

[kevinquirke]

I am buying a 73 ford maverick project with the 302 inside it and recently bought a turbo off of a 7.3 turbodiesel the Garrett, and im wondering if it is worth throwing this huge turbo on this maverick and you know really burning rubber because its already not original so i wont hurt the value there so i dont care about that . But i need some input on this turbo idea for the 302 motor in this maverick.

[1970Custom]

Doable, yes. Practical, not really...

MotorTrend's guys on Roadkill built a 240z with a 4.3/5sod from an S-10. Totally stock engine internals bolted on a PSD turbocharger, made 400+hp at the wheels but had MAJOR lag...

[1970Custom]

22min of enjoyment

Junkyard Turbo Swap! Chevy-Powered 1971 Datsun 24…: http://youtu.be/WcjC00J8FaM

[kevinquirke]

thank you i watched that video 2 days ago haha but you think i could fit this turbo in to mess with this 302 because ill do it correctly

[1970Custom]

If you take the time, it'll look good. I'm working on designing a turbo setup for my 351 Fox Capri.

[kevinquirke]

hmm i was thinking of a 350 or 351 in a vega or maverick so either way how much horsepower do u think if i did that

[1970Custom]

All depends on your setup. You force too much boost into a stock engine though, and you'll be picking up parts that came out the big window You just installed in the engine block.

[Ranchero50]

Bad choice for a turbo (too big), poor choice to try and do it in a Maverick (engine bay too small).

I did small twins in a '85 Capri before it was popular and it became a heat management nightmare. 351, 2 turbocoupe inter coolers, blowing into a 600 carb worked ok but...

If it were me I would just install a A trim Vortech and a return style fuel system. Boost reference the regulator's atmosphere port and use solid floats in the carb and you'll have more smiles for less pain.