Only need a 2-bar map unless you want to run more than 15lbs of boost. A
few guys have done it. There is no "bolt on" kit available for the Dakota,
so you will have to get almost everything fabricated. Even if you use one
of the remote mount STS turbos.
brian cropp
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Josh Battles
> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 12:47 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: Re: DML: Turbo charging
>
>
>
>
>
> I did a considerable amount of research into this for my v6 several years
> back. The biggest problem I had is that I wanted to run a single turbo
> instead of two, so lag time would've been excessive. I thought it more
> cost
> effective to swap a v8 in there so I gave up on it and ended up having
> kids
> before my swap was complete so I sold the parts.
>
> Anyways, you'll need a 3bar map sensor and an M1 intake (to not blow
> plenum
> gaskets). You could most likely run about 5psi on stock electronics but
> there are plenty of other setups that will perform better. I had looked
> into
> running DFI, FAST, as well as Ford electronics and converting to maf. You
> could try megasquirt but its not really up to the challenge if you're
> planning on doing serious tuning. Lots of turbo k-car guys run the Ford
> stuff and it performs really well. It also helps that it's inexpensive
> from
> your local junkyard. You have to be good at reading wiring schematics
> though.
>
> I hope this helps some.
>
> - Josh
>
> On Jun 22, 2010 12:34 PM, "Azie L. Magnusson" <maggie11@mchsi.com> wrote:
>
>
> Anyone got any links or other info for turbocharging a
> MOPAR with the current MAP sensor setup??? Or what
> has to be done to Turbo charge and retain the legal emissions
> junk??? I know it is done on some small 4 cyl cars, so it
> should be doable for the V8's...
>
> Vehicle is::
> Dakota 1995.
> Came with 318 & A518.
> Now 360 & A518.
>
> Some people try to turn back their Odometer!
> Not me!! I want people to know 'why' I look this way..
> I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved!!
>
> Azie
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