is this a good turbo choice?

Yeah Bill, that pretty much clears it up I'd say. :-D Strangely I couldn't find any info on the net about diesel turbos on gas engines being a no-no. I know for sure you're not supposed to use a diesel turbo on a draw-through carb, but I think those installations are pretty uncommon anymore

I think you're right on all counts. Buddy Ingersoll's AA/MC 2-liter Pinto was the last superstar with one of those.... mid 9's at 136 mph (!)