mechanicboy
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Ok, Introduction first.
I have a complete 2016 2.3 ecoboost/auto combo pulled to transplant into my 1972 Mercury Comet. It was too good of a deal to pass up. I was originally going to convert to a mustang II front suspension and Coyote but this will save me about $5k and save a bunch of time so I figured what the heck, I'll give this a go. I'm probably the first to attempt this, but I don't mind a challenge.
Now to the real question here. I have been watching several forums and several builds and I've always wondered why no one has even mentioned doing a compound turbo build. Is it just costs? More space requirements(won't be as big an issue for me)? Is there something wrong with the stock turbo to make this not a good idea?
I ask because I love what I've seen the stock turbo do for low end torque development. I also want the car to do 10s, preferably mid 10s so I'm thinking around 500rwhp range. Keep in mind the Comet will likely weight less than 3k lbs with me in it (I'm actually thing more like 27-2800lbs because the weight savings of the 2.3 vs v8).
If your only opinion is to be negative without backing up your statement, then please keep that opinion to yourself. Constructive criticism is ok.
Thanks.
Edit: Some more background. I have a 2012 Supercharged supercrew 4wd Coyote(goes 11s), I love the torque. The stock turbo provides great low end torque with good spool time, I don't want to lose this. I know I'm not going to get that instant torque. I've had turbo diesels and current still own a turbo volvo that's had the turbo swapped and I miss the low end the stock turbo gave. I don't want to make that mistake again.
I have a complete 2016 2.3 ecoboost/auto combo pulled to transplant into my 1972 Mercury Comet. It was too good of a deal to pass up. I was originally going to convert to a mustang II front suspension and Coyote but this will save me about $5k and save a bunch of time so I figured what the heck, I'll give this a go. I'm probably the first to attempt this, but I don't mind a challenge.
Now to the real question here. I have been watching several forums and several builds and I've always wondered why no one has even mentioned doing a compound turbo build. Is it just costs? More space requirements(won't be as big an issue for me)? Is there something wrong with the stock turbo to make this not a good idea?
I ask because I love what I've seen the stock turbo do for low end torque development. I also want the car to do 10s, preferably mid 10s so I'm thinking around 500rwhp range. Keep in mind the Comet will likely weight less than 3k lbs with me in it (I'm actually thing more like 27-2800lbs because the weight savings of the 2.3 vs v8).
If your only opinion is to be negative without backing up your statement, then please keep that opinion to yourself. Constructive criticism is ok.
Thanks.
Edit: Some more background. I have a 2012 Supercharged supercrew 4wd Coyote(goes 11s), I love the torque. The stock turbo provides great low end torque with good spool time, I don't want to lose this. I know I'm not going to get that instant torque. I've had turbo diesels and current still own a turbo volvo that's had the turbo swapped and I miss the low end the stock turbo gave. I don't want to make that mistake again.
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