I really enjoy seeing something besides a 350/350 and think the turbo 6 is a neat project. That said I would always thought the weak part of the 216 was the babbit bearings, and there are rebuilders who will install insert bearing with full pressure oiling if you have the money. It would cost you less money to go with a 235, with more or less the same results. I see no advantage to high pressure oil pump for rod bearings if you are using splash oiling. I think the 216, or perhaps the 235 was the recipient of something called the Beasley Supercharger (sp?) Years ago, in the 50’s, this was an aftermarket belt driven add on for some extra boost. There are a number of people who have put turbo’s on 235’s. Inliners International is a good place for reliable information with perhaps less skepticism. Good Luck.
