My Twin Turbo build, with pictures!
02-21-2012, 04:16 PM
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so you didnt relocate the PCM nor Washer fluid tank? Badd ***.. i was thinking of doing a single T76 turbo w/merge on the drivers side where the airbox is.. thats what i thought your were going to do on this "new" build..
02-21-2012, 05:10 PM
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Badd *** twins!! whats the wall thickness of that charge merge pipe looks great
so you didnt relocate the PCM nor Washer fluid tank? Badd ***.. i was thinking of doing a single T76 turbo w/merge on the drivers side where the airbox is.. thats what i thought your were going to do on this "new" build..
so you didnt relocate the PCM nor Washer fluid tank? Badd ***.. i was thinking of doing a single T76 turbo w/merge on the drivers side where the airbox is.. thats what i thought your were going to do on this "new" build..
Yes the PCM and Washer fluid tanks are both in the factory location, of course AC is functional.
A big single will physically fit where the airbox was located.... If i went that route i would use the factory passenger manifold, route the cross over pipe under the motor just behind the oil pan and back up to the rear of the driver side head. You would need to build a custom driver side "log type" header. The glaring problem for me with a single is where to route the 3" exhaust pipe, there isn't much room between the motor and fenders.
most of the parts for my original kit are still for sale, but the low intakes and inability to run filters turns most people off. Can't say I blame them, a daily driver needs air filters. If I had a committed buyer in Houston I could modify the original kit to be able to use air filters and install it.....
02-22-2012, 10:26 AM
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Thanks for sharing this by the way.. im sure there are a few wild Vs out there that never post build threads
A big single will physically fit where the airbox was located.... If i went that route i would use the factory passenger manifold, route the cross over pipe under the motor just behind the oil pan and back up to the rear of the driver side head. You would need to build a custom driver side "log type" header. The glaring problem for me with a single is where to route the 3" exhaust pipe, there isn't much room between the motor and fenders. yea i was thinking along those lines aswell.. fiured i would route the downpipe straigh down andtry to hug the merge on the way back and out.. OR run it out the side like a ricer
this is pretty close what i wanna do one day..
downpipe..
A big single will physically fit where the airbox was located.... If i went that route i would use the factory passenger manifold, route the cross over pipe under the motor just behind the oil pan and back up to the rear of the driver side head. You would need to build a custom driver side "log type" header. The glaring problem for me with a single is where to route the 3" exhaust pipe, there isn't much room between the motor and fenders.
this is pretty close what i wanna do one day..
downpipe..
03-08-2012, 11:07 PM
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I finally took some time off from working on my new house and had a chance to put the V on the lift and take some more pictures. I'm putting an electronic boost controller on, and going to make my own return style fuel system... Then push the stock shortblock to it's limits 
. Shooting for 650-700rwhp, on 93 + Meth.
The exhaust is all stainless 3", mandrel bent pipe that I cut and tig welded together. Back purged it all while welding to keep it from sugaring.
Just found out my driver side diff seal is leaking, must have cut it installing the new axles....
Passenger side intake
Driver side intake, 3" aluminum pipe.
At full lock it rubs a bit... I could hammer the pipe in, but it doesn't bother me.
Another shot of the driver side, it's a tight squeeze.
. Shooting for 650-700rwhp, on 93 + Meth. The exhaust is all stainless 3", mandrel bent pipe that I cut and tig welded together. Back purged it all while welding to keep it from sugaring.
Just found out my driver side diff seal is leaking, must have cut it installing the new axles....
Passenger side intake
Driver side intake, 3" aluminum pipe.
At full lock it rubs a bit... I could hammer the pipe in, but it doesn't bother me.
Another shot of the driver side, it's a tight squeeze.
03-09-2012, 04:51 PM
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new setup looks sick... thanks for the pics
yeaa buddy C5 turbo kit i think is out of production.. but i think you are right i was mocking things up with some 2.5in scrap pipe and the drivers side is alot tighter than i remember when i was doing headers
yeaa buddy C5 turbo kit i think is out of production.. but i think you are right i was mocking things up with some 2.5in scrap pipe and the drivers side is alot tighter than i remember when i was doing headers
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09-24-2012, 12:50 PM
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Great pictures and thread I'm actually starting this project now as well. Going with 408 and twin 76's. plan on using this there's for some cold side help haha
