I am new to the forum and Mopar in general. My project truck (D-150) needs more power!! The 5.9 Magnum just rebuilt with mostly new OEM stuff including crank, pistons, and heads. Carbureted motor as well - Edelbrock 600 cfm

What are the general advantages and disadvantages to putting a single turbo on this motor?

Moderate cost is not an issue to increase the fun factor for this ride. I am just trying to weigh the options.

I intend to change the rear end to a 3.21 and install a mild cam as well.

Looking for your thoughts on this effort. Thanks in advance!

 

I'd say go for it but with EFI.

 

Welcome.

If you internet search this you'll find it's been done many times easily by swapping exhaust manifolds to point forward and weld a crossover to one turbo with blow through carb.

For great info and technical examples check out You Tube "Holender's Dyno"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u...Sx6XbnQ/videos

 

The thing with a blow through carb is you had better be a capable carb tunner or be a fast learner. Timing and fuel curves can be detrimental on a turbo motor.