For some time now I have wondered why people always placed the turbo under the hood.  I had thought that it may be easier to place it somewhere farther down the line.  I figured that the cooler operating temps would offset the reduced heat available to drive the turbo at that location.  While I was researching I stumbled across Squires Turbo Systems, www.ststurbo.com.

My need for more power will eventually lead in this direction.  I just wish that it was me who came up with the idea first.

They have one video of a C6 'vette.  What can I say?  I like the sound of the turbo or in the case of that video, turbos.

          Turbos are close to the exhaust source, normally, to: 1) reduce exhaust piping lengths, for better response time. 2) to retain as much heat as possible in the exhaust leading to the turbo, more heat equals more pressure equals more boost. #) additional ducting from the turbo results in friction losses to the incoming charge air  and, creates a larger plenum effect in the intake tract, which requires more time to bring the boost up (and down.) 4) intercoolers can be used to lower the inlet temperature, it's easier to plumb them in the front of the vehicle, close to the turbo, kind of a logistics problem.