Datsun 280z Turbo Build - 5.3 / T7875 / Magnum T56 - Video on page 12!
11-06-2013, 06:12 AM
#1
Datsun 280z Turbo Build - 5.3 / T7875 / Magnum T56 - Video on page 12! If you want to see this from the beginning (lots of time to kill) you can find it here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...5-3-build.html
Couple of pics to satisfy your curiosity.
Now with boost! (soon!)
Starting a turbo build to get some input on a few items.
Parts list:
Turbonetics T7875 .96AR turbo
Precision 46mm WG
Ebay 50mm BOV
Truck manifolds
2.25 - 2.5" merge
4" downpipe
27x12x3" intercooler (enough?)
new Howe radiator (28.5 x 16")
Holley HP EFI (happening at the same time)
Boost control via holley
120#/ hr Low imp injectors
E85
Magnafuel BR 1:1 FPR
twin external 255 walbro's
-8 feed
-6 return
2005 Iron 5.3L - bought it disassembled, but in good shape.
-Head studs (undecided which)
-Rod bolts (stock, or arp)
-LS9 Gaskets
-LS2 timing chain
-Ball hone and rings?
-Tick Performance custom cam
-LS1 intake / TB
Already in car:
Built T56
Monster 3 Clutch
Ford 8.8 IRS
What suggestions do you guys have about this combo?
Couple of pics to satisfy your curiosity.
Now with boost! (soon!)
Starting a turbo build to get some input on a few items.
Parts list:
Turbonetics T7875 .96AR turbo
Precision 46mm WG
Ebay 50mm BOV
Truck manifolds
2.25 - 2.5" merge
4" downpipe
27x12x3" intercooler (enough?)
new Howe radiator (28.5 x 16")
Holley HP EFI (happening at the same time)
Boost control via holley
120#/ hr Low imp injectors
E85
Magnafuel BR 1:1 FPR
twin external 255 walbro's
-8 feed
-6 return
2005 Iron 5.3L - bought it disassembled, but in good shape.
-Head studs (undecided which)
-Rod bolts (stock, or arp)
-LS9 Gaskets
-LS2 timing chain
-Ball hone and rings?
-Tick Performance custom cam
-LS1 intake / TB
Already in car:
Built T56
Monster 3 Clutch
Ford 8.8 IRS
What suggestions do you guys have about this combo?
Last edited by STEEPSS; 07-09-2014 at 05:58 AM.
11-06-2013, 06:15 AM
#2
Got a little done tonight. Built a radiator and intercooler out of some foam I had laying around. This further reinforced the need to cut out some core support.
Here it is after the bottom half of the core support has been removed.
As you can see, this really opens up the engine bay. I'll likely end up cutting it all out, and making a new one out of sheet metal. This will also go over the radiator in the rear, and become the shroud for the E fan to mount to. That is the current plan anyway.
I also made an intercooler out of foam. Use your imagination.
Here it is after the bottom half of the core support has been removed.
As you can see, this really opens up the engine bay. I'll likely end up cutting it all out, and making a new one out of sheet metal. This will also go over the radiator in the rear, and become the shroud for the E fan to mount to. That is the current plan anyway.
I also made an intercooler out of foam. Use your imagination.
11-06-2013, 09:31 AM
#4
Yeah, it went a best of a 1.48 60' this year, with plenty of 1.500 and 1.5x's. The diff loved it! I will be making a little bit more robust mounting system for it though, i was still getting some flex from the current mounts on launch.
11-12-2013, 05:56 AM
#7
Worked on locating the turbo tonight.
Trying to run this, or the 2520 filter which is 5". Not sure if it will give me the flow I'll need....? Anyone have experience with this?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/knn-ru-2510/overview/
Trying to run this, or the 2520 filter which is 5". Not sure if it will give me the flow I'll need....? Anyone have experience with this?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/knn-ru-2510/overview/
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11-12-2013, 09:02 AM
#12
After looking at the CFM of those filters, you guys are completey right.
Anyone have any PN's of some 4" inlet filters that might do the job?
Edit: thoughts on this one? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/afe-24-91009
Also, PN of GM rod bolts for this '05 5.3?
Anyone have any PN's of some 4" inlet filters that might do the job?
Edit: thoughts on this one? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/afe-24-91009
Also, PN of GM rod bolts for this '05 5.3?
Last edited by STEEPSS; 11-12-2013 at 09:08 AM.
11-12-2013, 10:46 AM
#15
TECH Enthusiast
That aFe looks like a nice piece, just run the absolute biggest you can fit.
On the rod bolt thing, ARP or Katech ones are cheap insurance, unless you don't want to pull the engine.
On the rod bolt thing, ARP or Katech ones are cheap insurance, unless you don't want to pull the engine.
11-12-2013, 12:45 PM
#16
Get an Ebay cold air initake kit for a 2000-2005 Silverado. They are like $69 and have a huge filter; much larger than the one from Summit. I have one on my 2002 suburban and its very good quality. Plus it comes with the intake elbow, and silicone adpters and an aluminum tube.
It saves a couple bux and works well.
It saves a couple bux and works well.
11-12-2013, 12:53 PM
#17
Get an Ebay cold air initake kit for a 2000-2005 Silverado. They are like $69 and have a huge filter; much larger than the one from Summit. I have one on my 2002 suburban and its very good quality. Plus it comes with the intake elbow, and silicone adpters and an aluminum tube.
It saves a couple bux and works well.
It saves a couple bux and works well.
11-12-2013, 10:14 PM
#18
Bends showed up today, so I was able to get to work on a couple small things. Started with my 3" to 4" transition for my downpipe. Bought this 2.25"-4" cone from columbia river, and had the v band.
High tech, precision scribing device
Cut using cutoff wheel on 4" angle grinder, and cleaned up
Finished Product:
High tech, precision scribing device
Cut using cutoff wheel on 4" angle grinder, and cleaned up
Finished Product:
