I was looking into putting together a front mount turbo on my 98 Trans Am. However, there are so many options! So I was looking into Modular Turbos or Ky-turbo's front mount kits. Does everyone enjoy there KY-turbo setup and about how long did it take for it to be built?
Im looking to be able to make 550rwhp but if I can build my 402 I would like to make more. Is the TC76 turbo a good turbo for the street? Just trying to figure something out for the spring.

 

As of right now 6-8 weeks on a manifold setup. Header setups a bit longer.
TC76 or TC78 is a great turbo for the street. Its is easily capable of 500+rwhp on a stock cube engine. The 408ci is gonna need more turbo.

 

1 vote for Josh!

 

KYTP build some bad turbo kits.Call josh he will hook you up.

 

You cannot go wrong with either company. Both offer great customer service. A couple years ago when i first was thinking about going turbo i emailed josh a couple times and he was always great to deal with, even though i never actually bought anything from him. His track record with actual customers speaks for itself, everyone seems to be more than happy. Same goes for modular turbo, i have nothing but positives to say about that company.

also, a 400+ci will need more than a tc76

 

^^^ Ha i dont think I need a setup like that yet!

What type of radiator are people using for these setups?

 

What size turbo do people usually go with? Is ball bearing the best?

 

and also, what is the difference between truck manifolds and C6 manifolds?

 

+1 for josh, he is working on my kit very soon. He is easy to get in touch with and answers all my questions. Just remember you get what you pay for.

 

cooling set-up...I had Ron Davis make it for me...

 

A C6 manifold on the passenger's side will allow you to keep AC. Still uses a truck manifold on the driver's side facing forward.

 

ohhh so if I want to keep AC then I would buy one of each?

 

and will I be able to keep my factory K-member with Josh's set- up?

 

I have a KYTP kit i purchased off a member here. I cannot say enough good things about the quality of the kit. The welds and bends are seamless and the overall design is simple and effective. I would recommend it highly.

 

Did you need to install an aftermarket K-Member?

Im just trying to make a list of everything I need to purchase to see the total price.

 

I bought one, but i had it mocked up with the stock K member. If I were to notch the passenger side for manifold clearance i bet i could have gotten away with using the stocker.

 

++1 for Josh@KYTP

Here's some pics of my setup from him. Manifold setup with a Garret GT91 turbo.

 

with the modular kit you dont have to cut the radiator support .buy a new radiator or new fans and its only 799.id say the modular kit.

 

I wouldnt go below an 80mm turbo on a 400ci engine but i am by no means an expert. Call up a sponsor and pick their brain. You dont really need ball bearings, theyre nice but not really necessary on a V8

 

Josh's work looks amazing!!! what is better, the manifold kit? or have him make those custom headers?