torbocharged 401

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by tcornett, Jul 22, 2003.

  1. tcornett

    tcornett Active Member

    Hi guys

    Question-

    As I am giving thought to exactly what I want to do with my 401 rebuild this winter, one option would be to turbocharge it. I am wondering if anyone has thoughts on the the things to consider regarding this.

    When I first bought my Invicta my first inclination was to pull the 401 and drop a (relax guys) 350 crate motor in it and top it off with an under the hood blower. After further consideration I have decided to keep the original 401 but I want to build it up for both performance and appearance.

    Any thoughts on things to consider if I decide to supercharge would be appreciated.:Comp:
     
    tcornett, Jul 22, 2003
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  2. NailheadinCA

    NailheadinCA Buick Nut

    blown nailhead

    If you decide to go Blower, BDS (Blower Drive Service) in whittier, CA has a blower kit that they sell for the 401
     
    NailheadinCA, Jul 22, 2003
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  3. tcornett

    tcornett Active Member

    turbocharged 401

    Thanks Ralph

    I will check it out

    Is this under the hood?
     
    tcornett, Jul 22, 2003
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  4. DugsSin

    DugsSin Well-Known Member

    Tim www.HamptonBlowers.com has kits for us too. So you can compare. Doesn't look to be under hood though.:Do No:
     
    DugsSin, Jul 22, 2003
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  5. tcornett

    tcornett Active Member

    blown 401

    Thanks for the lead Doug

    I will check them out
     
    tcornett, Jul 22, 2003
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  6. BlownNailhead

    BlownNailhead no refunds on bad answers

    Here is a bigger picture of my ATI Procharger equipped nailhead. This is under the hood. Any GMC style roots blower will not be under the hood. My set-up is custom, there is not any kit for this, you have to fab it up. Same as any turbocharger would be. Turbo is good, but not sure how you would handle the exhaust from the head to the turbos (twin?) unless you go with custom made headers. Whatever you do, remember that any type forced induction puts a lot more load on the engine, make sure you have it in good shape and quality parts.
     

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    BlownNailhead, Jul 22, 2003
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  7. up rivr

    up rivr Member

    dizzy

    Terry the more I look at your build the more dizzy I get.
    And the A.C. works too. Cool.



    Doug,Toronto,Dntn.
     
    up rivr, Jul 31, 2003
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  8. RudyE

    RudyE Well-Known Member

    Man, this thing is cool. Has this car been down the race track or on a chassis dyno? I'm sure it must be quite a performer with forced induction adding even more monster torque to the already strong nailhead mill. It is so refreshing to see something different than the ususal sbc or other "traditional" build ups. After all, the nailhead was kicking ass and taking names before any of the current small block or big block engine families were even born. The fact that this is in a first gen Riv makes it even sweeter. This car is ahead of its time even today, as it has style and quality that very few cars can equal, from whatever time period. Thanks, Rudy E
     
    RudyE, Jul 31, 2003
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