Would it even spool?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Sep 10, 2011 | 11:57 PM

TurboAv

Thread Starter

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (6)

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 1,455

Likes: 1

From: Tonopah, AZ

Would it even spool?

If I did put my s475 with a 1.32ar and 96mm turbine wheel in the rear of my GTO, would it even spool? Assuming a single 3" or dual 2 1/4" pipes to the tubine with exhaust wrapping and a blanket on the turbo? I really want to put it in front, but I'm not sure I can get a proper downpipe on it. If I did do a rear mount, I would try it without a quick spool valve first, since that thing is expensive as heck.

Concerning front mount. If I notched the frame and boxed it in, would the cars structure be maintained good enough?

Sep 11, 2011 | 12:14 AM

Fbodyjunkie06

10 Second Club

iTrader: (10)

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 4,712

Likes: 5

From: Greensboro, NC

I think you would hate it.

Sep 11, 2011 | 12:17 AM

TurboAv

Thread Starter

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (6)

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 1,455

Likes: 1

From: Tonopah, AZ

The turbo is still brand new. I can sell it pretty easily I would think. If butt mount is the way I go, what would match up well to my engine?

Sep 11, 2011 | 12:27 AM

Fbodyjunkie06

10 Second Club

iTrader: (10)

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 4,712

Likes: 5

From: Greensboro, NC

410 correct? T4 PT88 .96 AR. Even then it would take a while longer than front mounted. ST80 Maybe a good choice for rear mount. Just know that unless you want a good bit of delay/lag you won't have near the rpm powerband you have now judging by the combo you have. Your on YB no?

Sep 11, 2011 | 12:37 AM

TurboAv

Thread Starter

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (6)

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 1,455

Likes: 1

From: Tonopah, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbodyjunkie06

Yes 410". Yeah, I'm on YB. My power peaks at 6700-6800 right now. I need to get with my fabricator and see if the frame can be notched enough to allow a big enough downpipe. I know people have put mid frame turbos in a GTO, but I'm not sure they put big enough downpipes in them. The outlet on this s475 is 5". I thought about trying to go from 5" round to 5" oval, then to dual 3" exhaust. If I had to, maybe do 4" oval past the frame rail if there isn't enough room with the notch. Twins would probably be easier and I wonder if I should just sell the s475 and get a couple of 60's or 65's. I know people say you have to buy two of everything, but if I have to pay labor to notch and box the frame, then that sort of negates that extra cost. I'm rambling and probably had too much vodka tonight, lol.