Budget friendly turbo kit for LSX Mustangs
12-07-2011, 06:10 AM
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Budget friendly turbo kit for LSX Mustangs Has anyone tried using one of these kits on an LS motor?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Kit-Fo...sories&vxp=mtr
I know people have used Mustang 351 headers for LS swaps by cutting off the flanges and welding on LS flanges. I know the connecting mid pipe may need to be shortened/lengthened. Any ideas?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Kit-Fo...sories&vxp=mtr
I know people have used Mustang 351 headers for LS swaps by cutting off the flanges and welding on LS flanges. I know the connecting mid pipe may need to be shortened/lengthened. Any ideas?
12-07-2011, 06:27 AM
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i think i heard some good stuff about the 0ne turbo kit or something like that,i really would like to get some info on the cx racing turbo kit, i read in gmhtp that they were going to redesign the kit so it would fix the issues people were having with the ebay turbo kits, im not help about things for a mustang though
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12-10-2011, 08:28 AM
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12-10-2011, 09:06 AM
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What is the attraction of the LS platform for Mustang guys when they have engines that are awesome? Every new mustang that comes out everyone is touting how great it is and all that.
Just to be different?
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Just to be different?
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12-10-2011, 06:45 PM
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Light weight car, easy to get it to hook up at the track, and more room in the engine bay. Whats not to like?
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ex- a 5.0 block will crack right down the middle at around 525whp.
12-11-2011, 11:21 AM
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theres a few people over on ttf that have split 5.0 blocks at as little as 415rwhp. the lsx is a bad *** motor, lots of people making well over 600hp on completely stock motors with only a valve spring upgrade. check out denmah's builds on theturboforums
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the small block ford is a great motor, but takes some money to build before you can throw a bunch of boost at it, and it'll also need an atermarket ecu for any serious power. the 4v 4.6 is great, but fetch a pretty penny, and parts arent cheap. the lsx is great because its cheap to get into and parts are also cheap and readily available.
ex- a 5.0 block will crack right down the middle at around 525whp.
ex- a 5.0 block will crack right down the middle at around 525whp.
The 4v 4.6 is just too physically large of a motor. Stock 5.0 ECU's have been in the 9's many times.
12-13-2011, 10:38 PM
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Notchback Mustang = 2,900 lbs
2,900 X 600+ rwhp = NASA on wheels!!!
I am a diehard Chevy guy! But the lightweight of the Foxbody, the strength of the rear ends! How can you go wrong with a mutation like this!!! Not to mention how good the foxes look!
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Check this thread out. Was doing some more research and stumbled across this one: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...o-headers.html
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Here is what the single turbo set up looks like installed on an engine. The single turbo set is $295 for the hot side and comes in stainless steel. The twin turbo are stainless as well and are around $120 shipped. I have heard some praise these set ups while others say stay clear.
Pros: Budget friendly. Simplicity, just remove the head flanges and install the LS flanges for $50.
Cons: Suprisingly the only con I have heard is that some have leaked at the flanges. Installing the LS head flanges eliminates have of the issue as long as your welds are solid. And just "IF" you buy the set that has a leak in the weld at the turbo flange, repair it and keep moving.
Matter of fact, why not pressure test it with 15 psi and a spray bottle of soapy water before installation to ensure no leaks prior to setting everything up. Takes 5 mins.
Just some thoughts for those who may not have a whole lot of welding skills to completely fab up a system, and the ones who don't want/have a whole heap of cash to spend having somebody else do it.
Pros: Budget friendly. Simplicity, just remove the head flanges and install the LS flanges for $50.
Cons: Suprisingly the only con I have heard is that some have leaked at the flanges. Installing the LS head flanges eliminates have of the issue as long as your welds are solid. And just "IF" you buy the set that has a leak in the weld at the turbo flange, repair it and keep moving.
Matter of fact, why not pressure test it with 15 psi and a spray bottle of soapy water before installation to ensure no leaks prior to setting everything up. Takes 5 mins.
Just some thoughts for those who may not have a whole lot of welding skills to completely fab up a system, and the ones who don't want/have a whole heap of cash to spend having somebody else do it.
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12-14-2011, 03:08 PM
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I liked the way stangs looked also. Its just too easy to make power in an LS motor and then stick it in a light body such as a stang and watch it fly.
There was a guy in the conversion section and he put in a stock ls1 with an auto in a mustang and ran 12's without even trying.
P.S. Anybody looking for a Mustang GT to throw together. A buddy of mine has one for sale in the southern classifieds. Here is a link to it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/southern-...l#post15729887
There was a guy in the conversion section and he put in a stock ls1 with an auto in a mustang and ran 12's without even trying.
P.S. Anybody looking for a Mustang GT to throw together. A buddy of mine has one for sale in the southern classifieds. Here is a link to it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/southern-...l#post15729887