I'm in the planning and parts gathering stages for my boosted 292 project. I've just ordered an exhaust manifold (kudos to tlowe) and a megasquirt kit. I'm planning on using a Clifford ram intake, and have sourced forged pistons as part of a rebuild kit.
One of the next large purchases will be the turbo itself; picking the size, trims, and A/R ratios will be the obvious problem, which will be simplified to a certain extent after settling on a brand. So, one fundamental question is experience with the different makes. Another is the turbo bearing system; this will be my wife's truck, so reliable cool-down periods are not likely to occur. I would assume that this would mandate a ball-bearing water-cooled turbo. True?
I'm planning on building the 292 bottom end pretty much stock, but the degree of head work is yet to be determined. I've heard others discussing lump ports, but am not sure that giving up the through-the-head bolt boss is advisable on a truck engine.
Lots of advice needed...
