Upgrade 1982 3208 to turbo.

[gcyeaw]

Ron,
Thanks for the details. With all the modifications it would be a
pretty expensive job. I am handy, but modifying the cross member and
other things is more than I want to tackle. Since I am still
researching BlueBird FC's, I should probably concintrate on '84 and
above to get the turbo, or at least not have to make modifications
if it needs a rebuild.

I have seen a wide range of prices, which I would expect at the
age of the coaches, but I am still trying to determine what is
reasonable and what is not. Some have been kept outsied and need to
be painted, which I expect can run upwards 10k for a good job. Some
look good but have never had an engine rebuild and may be due.

I guess it boils down to a lot of research to determine the right
price to pay with a solid understanding of what needs to be done to
bring the coach up to snuff.

Gardner

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, roncan1842@... wrote:
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> been there done that, best bet is to- install a remanufactured 250
turbo
> done by cat, there is a bit of modifications, the crossmember just
behind the
> engine must be moved, the shifting must be adjusted in the
transmission, as the
> engine runs at lower rpm's, I added additional cooling capacity
but it wasn't
> neccessary, you will need to reroute exhaust. My 35 fc had high
mileage
> and would have soon needed replacement. I routed the intake in the
steet side
> storage compartement is the air filter. If I had to do it allover
I would
> install a inline 6 you could get 300hp the tansmission would
handle it. when u
> make modifications make it worth while,good luck ron95pt40
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