Twin Turbo Buick 350 Skylark

[82thetots]

is your hood glass lift off? i have a 70 skylark that really needs a light lift off hood

[Flapding]

@82thetots Yep, pin on hood from VFN Fiberglass. It only weighs around 9lbs.

[82thetots]

@Flapding k thanks i got a blower scoop on mine but the dam hood is all steel so i really need to get that, thanks.

[Mathemaetica]

Ohhhh quick question for you *I know this may sound ridiculously dumb, and please don't laugh* but what kind of wheels are those that you have on those? I remember way back when the REALLY sharp Camaro's, Nova's, Cuda's, Chevelle's and Stang's among many others of those days having those kinds of wheels, and I've always thought that they were just slick as can be. Very "clean" looking yet...meaner than snot and aggresive =)

[Flapding]

@Mathemaetica Not dumb at all. I too always loved the classic old school rim looks, but they are discontinued. I was lucky enough to find a genuine set of 80's Cragar Superlites, with the blue center caps on Ebay. The rears are actually Welds, and have no center caps. The red plastic bolt hole fillers are still available through Summit Racing. Glad you like the classic Pro Street look as much as I do!

[ElectraGSX]

What is it doing now, any issues? My twin turbo '69 Electra GSX blew the torque converter, we think. It had all the good stuff and was rated for 1,000 lb-ft. It will go back to Edge who warranteed it. 1st was always weak and died after the last power pass.

[elreyyakko]

thats whats up, i subscribed...mine is a malibu... "yakos turbo malibu"..lemme know what u think.

[elreyyakko]

whats happened?

[Flapding]

@elreyyakko A lot! It is almost time for a new video. The car has changed in many ways, better ways.

[saltwateraquaruim]

nice dash!

[mikewashere01]

hey i got a question im trying to setup twin turbos on my 355 and i cant figure out where you tap into the engine to get the oil for the turbo

[dillholeandcody2]

might wanna get some bov's on there

[snowman4839]

what's the point of twin turbos? I mean unless your running like 40+psi. Does it create desired psi twice as fast as a single?

[Flapding]

@snowman4839 It used to be that twins would generally spool faster than a large single. It is more of a leftover from early days of tractor turbo experiments. With modern turbos, a single will support just as much power, boost and rapid spool as twins. Generally, it is easier to fit 2 small turbos in the engine bay than one big one though. That is why I went with 2. Contrary to my sarcastic "one is never enough" blurb in the video.

[ratrodpunk]

@snowman4839 i was just reading about this the other day, sometimes they'll run two dffernt sized turbos in hopes to build some pressure fast then have the big boy come in and realy push the pressure up. if this is true, idk.

[bigel305]

how can i buy one of your turbo kits ? how much ?

[fullythrottled]

Why not inter-cool it? Still looks really good.

[Flapding]

Send me message either through YouTube, or hit me up on myspace under Burton Machine. I don't like to discuss the details of the kits here. Thanks!

[denverfan1990]

hey man can you email me i got some Q's ill add you on myspace

[Chevenitsu]

where can i buy a turbo kit like that for my skylark??

[importssuckazz]

i thought turbos worked on the exhaust manifolds thos look more like prochargers

[Flapding]

You are correct, turbos run off the exhaust, prochargers run off belts. If you look carefully you will see the piping, and no belts.

[mauricemarin]

i need some advise i have a stock 460 in a mustang can i put a f350 power stroke turbo on my 460 and how do u decide when to retard time or advance pls need some advice thanks keep up the good work

[ElectraGSX]

I like your approach, not really impressive at first until you nail it. Good stuff. Buicks are awe inspiring.

[71buickskylark]

Nice work man, I have been watching the vids of this beast for a while, I own a 71 skylark that has a 350 in it. This probaly wont make any sense but I was wondering if you could put the kit on my engine, or sell the whole engine with the kit, like the engine with all the mods and what not that you have in yours. Please let me know a price. Very interested.

[HYBRIDhater]

1 penis is enough for me i mean thats all ill give her, nah just kidding great vid, ur a lucky S.O.B

[007420311]

shouldnt you have made the tube going down into ur intake manifold bigger than the turbo pipes? alot of restriction is on that thing no?

[gorillacar]

how much would you charge to stall this on my 1970 buick skylark 350???if i shipped the car to you????

[arkebuzer]

Sweet project :D

I'd love to have that in my -69 custom aswell. Too bad I dont have the skills required : <

[manostihl]

i have a stock 79' 350 im putting in my mud truck. how much is your turbo kit. do u think it would hurt a stock 350. it has 4 bolt mains. thanks.

[Flapding]

My kit is for Buick 350s. I don't have one available for Chevy engines yet.

[37fir]

when you do please contact me, I have a 72 Skylark that I plan to put a Chevy 406 cid twin turbo setup in it, I have the turbo chargers already so I'll just need the plumbing and cooler.

[MahoganyBrother]

Hey, I remember you from reading the V8 Buicks Forum. It's dang fast huh? I had an idea over 10 years ago to put this combo in a G-body Regal. What would you suppose a more radical cam profile would do to it's Turbo performance? A sales rep at NW Buick told me that John Lingenfelter made a roller cam in the late 70's for the Buick 350.

[skipp1970]

Are the turbo's those cheap China Garrett knockoffs? Are these included your kit? If they are I would recommend selling Garretts or other name brand turbo. I own a Turbocharger rebuild company and I constantly see them come in, what poor quality.

[kingmasta11]

i was thinkin about putting turbos on my 72

any advice?

[Flapding]

Buying my turbo kit would be a great start!

[kingmasta11]

which one did you get

[Flapding]

I'm the manufacturer. Search Myspace for Burton Machine. Make sure to set the search to myspace instead of people.

Thanks!

[kingmasta11]

ok cool, ill check it out

[doodles6857]

turbos on a 71 Buick...wow way to ruin it...

[Flapding]

To each his own. So far you and Retard below are the first ones to bitch about it.

[Nothingface5384]

you guys are idiots.. what does it matter, its forced induction, turbos are better then superchargers anyways..though if i were to go s/c it'd be twin screw

centrifcal is practicly a belt driven turbo

and roots blowers dont usualy fit under the hood

go Flapding!

[2000V6]

gonna paint it?

[Flapding]

Yep. Probably later this year.

[melltard]

u are stupid....why do ppl put friggin turbos in a muscle car!....put a blower if yoru going to do that!

[Flapding]

Because they are way more efficient and fit under the hood. And you're calling ME stupid?

[larknut]

What kinda boost are the turbos putting out? What's Going into the new motor?

[Flapding]

Currently I've only been running 8psi. Forged pistons, better rods, ARP studs and rod bolts, block girdle, o-ring block and copper head gaskets are plans for the next one along with 15-20psi of boost.

[larknut]

Are we talking 8psi per turbo or 8psi total? I have seen your thread on the Buick board and am very interested in your kit.

[Flapding]

8psi at the carb, or total. I have listed the turbo kit on ebay to make it easy for people who are not V8 Buick members to see and purchase.

Thanks!

[Flapding]

You can see the turbo kit I sell on my website on myspace. It's under Burtonmachine.

[calcutlass]

is there a setup for oldsmobiles? nice car, mini tub with sawzall in carcraft? nice car

[Flapding]

Yep, that's the one. It's been narrowed over 14 inches, but the stock wheelwells were retained like a minitub, just really wide! Sorry, nothing for Olds yet. I'm doing a buddy's 455 Olds convertible soon though!

[calcutlass]

THANKS BUD KEEP ME POSTED

[cfz]

non intercooled? ever gonna?

looks badass! and i dont really even like 'muscle" lol.

[Flapding]

No intercooler in the future. Likely a progressive water/methanol injection when boost gets to 15psi though.

[jasonv8]

Awesome set up buddy. Please post it when she's all finished!!!:)

[Flapding]

Thanks. I've got the car all back together and have been able to drive it a few times, but no full throttle video yet. Damn Winter weather!

[garsduc]

Is that the same twin set-up I've seen in the mags? And you sell a kit? This would be great in my 73 apollo!

[Flapding]

I'm not sure if it's the one you are talking about, but it has been in Car Craft a couple times.

[asf146]

nice. I miss my buick

[firemun59]

the plumbing seems a tad small

[Flapding]

Which plumbing? The outlet plumbing is the same size as the turbo outlets, and the exhaust is 3" mandrel bent.

[dodge69874]

plumbing probably looks so small because of all the space under the hood. it an optical illusion. - at least thats my theory.

sweet skylark man. i've been wanting one. im in high school and im completely broke but i saw one online thats nearby that could go for maybe $2000-$2500 so i've started saving up. well, nice setup. good luck on ur future upgrades.

[Flapding]

I don't know what it puts out for sure but at the boost I've been running it should be about 450-500HP. I have another engine that is going to be built for more serious boost and should put out 700. I sell the twin turbo kit if you are interested.

[Domman56]

what kinda power are u getting?

i was considering this for my 350 Skylark too

[Flapding]

Yes the cam is pretty tame. It is a Poston 114 cam. I also run a lot of initial timing, around 20°, which helps settle the lope down.

[rex362]

nice...you should of had a going "around the block " video...

cant wait ...

[chryco63]

Dude, that cam sounds relatively mild. I'm lovin' it, and can't wait for the turbo kit!