gnx7

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I was curious if there are any LS1 conversions in the 3rd gen '82-92 Fbody style with turbo setups?

I'm looking at one locally that has a 9" setup with ladder bars/rollcage/fuel system and it is begging for a turbo LS1 setup.

I assume if it fits in the 4th gen I could get it to work in the 3rd gen? I want to use truck 5.3/6.0 manifolds to make the turbo setup.

Thanks in advance!

ghettocruiser

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I wouldnt assume that a turbo kit for a 4th gen will fit a 3rd gen. In fact, I can probably confidently say that it probably wont fit...atleast without major modifications. While very similar, there are enough differences to cause major issues. Turbo kits usually pack the tubing and mounts in pretty tight. And just the fact that the radiators mount at different angles might be enough to make tight fitting parts in a 4th gen, non-fitting parts in a 3rd gen.

You might be better off getting a turbo kit for a thirdgen car...and modifying it to work with the LS1 and turbo of your choice.

Of course I could be wrong too... Im sure some more will join in and contribute...

Justin

Sharpe

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That's the most confident "probably" I've ever heard!

Probably should Have a shop custom build it. Probably Less trouble for probably same cost and probably will work better. Probably.

ryanvv355

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I would probably have to probably agree

gnx7

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Ghetto- perfect username. You are a genius.

Anyone else know of any turbo LS1 setups in a 3rd gen?

I don't plan to buy a kit. I plan to use 5.3/6.0 truck manifolds and make my own.

9540x

deffinitely get a shop to custom make and install a kit. If you want, buy a turbo first, and just have the shop make all the tubing. if you can get a turbo for cheap, it might be more cost effective that way.
If you get everything custom made and installed, expect to shell out about 4-5 grand, but that's the cost of a normal turbo kit anyway.

ghettocruiser

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haha...Hold up...you were joking right?

Haha...wow. I just went back and re-read that post. No idea what the hell happened there. I was responding to the tread at work, and I went back and changed the wording...guess I should have payed more attention during my revising...haha.

I assumed you were looking for a kit...because you wanted to know if "if fits in a 4th gen, will it work in a 3rd gen". If you know what manifolds you want to use, and what turbo you want to use, the rest is tubing. So you might as well just make it custom...its the only way its gonna fit.

But I havent seen any turbo lsx 3rd gen conversions...might get more info on this over on thirdgen.org.

J.

gnx7

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Thanks Ghetto for the info about thirdgen.org.

Anyone else know of any turbo LS1 powered 3rd gen Fbody's?

cam

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We're putting one together now. 6.0L TT t56 into a third gen. Its a long way off we're still amassing parts. We're not starting with a kit just gonna build it up ourselves. The goal is to have it done for next year so that should mean it will be running in three years right?

ghettocruiser

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The rule of 3 cam... Whatever time you estimate for getting a job done, multiply that by 3 and thats how long it'll take. hahaha.

That sounds like its going to be a good build! I myself am thinking about going forced induction, but I wanna do a kenny bell. Since our 3rd gens dont have the cowl issues than the 4th gens have, shouldnt be too big of a deal.

J.

grifter757

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I have an LS1 turboed 3rd gen. So yes it can be done.