G-body guys. Check out this turbo kit
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G-body guys. Check out this turbo kit
This is a kit that seems to be designed for trucks. However, I've been staring at it for a day or two and I can't see why it wouldn't fit on my '87 Regal. I already have the Drivers side truck manifold and I think I have the room to even use this down pipe.
Can anyone think of a reason this wouldn't work in Gbody? It would be great for me because I have almost no room at all to run the hot side forward on the drivers side because of the LS3 accessory system
http://www.shop.trickperformanceprod...-hot-pipes.htm
Can anyone think of a reason this wouldn't work in Gbody? It would be great for me because I have almost no room at all to run the hot side forward on the drivers side because of the LS3 accessory system
http://www.shop.trickperformanceprod...-hot-pipes.htm
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I have looked as similar but to me it looks like the manifold would put the turbo too high for a stock hood. I have been looking at how to do mine, most seem to think that doing your own is the way to go to get the right fitment. Honestly though if you do not already have a welder than the cost would probably be similar.
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I have looked as similar but to me it looks like the manifold would put the turbo too high for a stock hood. I have been looking at how to do mine, most seem to think that doing your own is the way to go to get the right fitment. Honestly though if you do not already have a welder than the cost would probably be similar.
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I am building a similar setup hotside for my regal. Like said in a previous post, the truck setup sets the turbo too high to clear the hood. If you check out a recent thread by Denmah, he posted a 5.3 turbo regal that he tuned that had a log manifold built by kbracing. Kbracing builds turbo kits for gm trucks as well and he is willing to modify the manifold to suit your needs. In the build mentioned, he just lowered the flange a few inches so the turbo would clear the hood.
I also had KBracing build me a log manifold. I had him move the turbo farther forward and down. Here is what I'll be using..
I also had KBracing build me a log manifold. I had him move the turbo farther forward and down. Here is what I'll be using..
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Bigmandengo that setup looks perfect for fitment. Did kbracing send you that directly or did it need work after you got it. Only thing issue I see is placement of the wastgate but I guess the pipe to turbo could be extended to fit one in.
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I know how you feel, the struggle is real lol. Full time job, full time student, 2 kids and one coming very soon. Time is a premium for me right now as well. Would love a bolt on solution.
Bigmandengo that setup looks perfect for fitment. Did kbracing send you that directly or did it need work after you got it. Only thing issue I see is placement of the wastgate but I guess the pipe to turbo could be extended to fit one in.
Bigmandengo that setup looks perfect for fitment. Did kbracing send you that directly or did it need work after you got it. Only thing issue I see is placement of the wastgate but I guess the pipe to turbo could be extended to fit one in.
As far as the wastegate goes, there looks to be room to attach the wastegate onto the log right before the turbo flange. Lately I have been thinking about plumbing the wastegate into the crossover under the car to clear up come clutter in the engine bay. This configuration worries me about boost creep but the truck guys seem to have good luck with this configuration in low boost applications.
I have not finished the crossover yet but the plan is to weld a v-band on to a drivers side truck manifold and attach 2.5" stainless tubing crossing under the transmission and into the log.
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I am building a similar setup hotside for my regal. Like said in a previous post, the truck setup sets the turbo too high to clear the hood. If you check out a recent thread by Denmah, he posted a 5.3 turbo regal that he tuned that had a log manifold built by kbracing. Kbracing builds turbo kits for gm trucks as well and he is willing to modify the manifold to suit your needs. In the build mentioned, he just lowered the flange a few inches so the turbo would clear the hood.
I also had KBracing build me a log manifold. I had him move the turbo farther forward and down. Here is what I'll be using..
I also had KBracing build me a log manifold. I had him move the turbo farther forward and down. Here is what I'll be using..
Just curious. Where did you get the intake and elbow for that? What brand?
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The intake pictured is an Edelbrock Victor Jr and an edelbrock elbow. I have since swapped back to a stock truck intake since the edelbrock is so lazy down low. There was a significant seat of pants improvement switching to the plastic truck intake. In my opinion, don't waste your money on one unless you are doing it just for the appearance.
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The intake pictured is an Edelbrock Victor Jr and an edelbrock elbow. I have since swapped back to a stock truck intake since the edelbrock is so lazy down low. There was a significant seat of pants improvement switching to the plastic truck intake. In my opinion, don't waste your money on one unless you are doing it just for the appearance.
With the Hooker mounts my motor sits extremely low in the compartment. It's makes it pretty apparent that the motor doesn't really belong. I'm wondering if a taller intake would fill that void. I really like the Holley Mid Ram but IMO, no LS intake really gets me super excited. HEre's a pic.