FM Turbo ls1 in a 3rd gen
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FM Turbo ls1 in a 3rd gen Im putting a lq4 in my 91 z28 and was planning to do a front mount turbo, im trying to find some more info on the manifolds that will fit and the best way to set it up? I know of one person on another forum that has done it but its not really a true front mount. Can this be done without making custom turbo headers? any help is appreciated, thanks
Im putting a lq4 in my 91 z28 and was planning to do a front mount turbo, im trying to find some more info on the manifolds that will fit and the best way to set it up? I know of one person on another forum that has done it but its not really a true front mount. Can this be done without making custom turbo headers? any help is appreciated, thanks
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/508764-truck-manifold-turbo-set-up-faq-s.html
I wanna do the same thing on My 3rd gen. That thread really only mentions the specifics of fitment on a 4th gen. Although it says the only things you need to move/relocate are the A/C compressor and move the alternator to the top passenger side. So I'm thinking they will probably work on a third gen. I bet if you use an aftermarket K-member which free's up alot of space it would be pretty easy.
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I wanna do the same thing on My 3rd gen. That thread really only mentions the specifics of fitment on a 4th gen. Although it says the only things you need to move/relocate are the A/C compressor and move the alternator to the top passenger side. So I'm thinking they will probably work on a third gen. I bet if you use an aftermarket K-member which free's up alot of space it would be pretty easy.
That will definetly be the best and easiest way to do it. Maybe look into some aftermarket manual rack and pinion setups too. I know Hawks sells em for like $300 bucks. That would get rid of the resivoir and the whole center link steering assembly...just an idea but please PLEASE keep us posted as to what you figure out. Trying to do the exact same thing lol. Thanks and G/L!
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Verdad Gallardo WHAT!? That is so sick! What are the specs? give me details man!! lol how is the fitment with the stock k-member and steering setup? Is there enough room with the stock radiator position? got any more pics? post em up!!!!
Not many details because its in a very primitive state at this point. The K-member was cut out to allow the 6.0 manifold to fit facing down and forward and will be filled back in to keep the integrity there. Could end up making some headers for this setup to face forward.....anyone interested in basic mild steel headers to do that in your thirdgens?? 
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Not many details because its in a very primitive state at this point. The K-member was cut out to allow the 6.0 manifold to fit facing down and forward and will be filled back in to keep the integrity there. Could end up making some headers for this setup to face forward.....anyone interested in basic mild steel headers to do that in your thidgens??
Not many details because its in a very primitive state at this point. The K-member was cut out to allow the 6.0 manifold to fit facing down and forward and will be filled back in to keep the integrity there. Could end up making some headers for this setup to face forward.....anyone interested in basic mild steel headers to do that in your thirdgens??
Originally Posted by MeanYellowZ
... Could end up making some headers for this setup to face forward.....anyone interested in basic mild steel headers to do that in your thirdgens??
(In other words, HELL yeah...) 
Turbocharging my engine wouldn't be something that I'd be able to do in the near future, but in, say, 3 - 5 years when the aftermarket's a little more familiar w/ the VVT in the newer engines, I'd be ALL over it...
Depending on the price, I might just buy the fwd-facing headers to sort of piece things together for when that day comes...Subscribing...
You can see some of my work in my other threads. Would you guys wants stainless or is mild okay? I figure I would leave the collector long and the end user could cut to length and have the v-band flange of their choice added. Thoughts?
Kinda like the whole kit. I would pay good money for something like that that's quality and I know it will fit for sure...