You're right. There are guys there that have their own little gangs. They feel you should know everything. But there are some guys that will help. If I may add my opinion....... Stay away from carbs. Get an EFI system and if $$$ permits, invest in engine management. Alot of people are afraid of this but your engine will thank you. EFI is far more reliable with a turbo set-up. Keep your static compression low, you really dont need much headwork, no need for a big cam or even big displacement to get big #'s. I've seen T1 1914's getting over 200HP and fully streetable. And calculate your turbo's efficiency. This is very important. Efficiency plays a big part in turbocharging. Good Luck!!! ARTIFICIAL ASPIRATION ROCKS!!!
