Production figures I have state that 3,765 turo charged F-85 Jetfires were
built for 1962 & 5,842 for 1963. Oldsmobile claimed this was the first
production car in the US industry to deliver 1 horese power per cubic inch.
These numbers aren't huge. Good luck if looking.
Personally, if I were to use this set-up, I would use a "modern" water
cooled Garret Air Research T3 turbo (as used on Buick Grand Nationals or
Mustang SVOs) for endurance & reliability.
The turbo can be plumbed down low but I don't know if a Holley would fit in
a Mog. May have to bulge the bonnet, or go for that '60's shaker scoop look.
-Ssssseasons Greetings,
Snake
>From: TrmpetDave@aol.com
>Reply-To: TrmpetDave@aol.com
>To: morgans@autox.team.net
>Subject: supercharge
>Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 01:14:24 EST
>
>Speaking of superchargers, I have been told that back when the +8 engine
>was
>powering Buick Specials, and Oldsmobiles, that a turbocharged version was
>available for the Olds. I also understand that a stroker kit is presently
>available for this engine. Does anyone know the truth of these allegations,
>and if there would be room under the Morgan hood for a turbocharger and,
>what, a 4-barrel Holley?
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