Budget friendly turbo kit for LSX Mustangs
12-16-2011, 09:55 AM
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Why not just use the stock truck manifolds and have a good local fab shop fab up a crossover and a downpipe? Don't have to worry about leaky manifolds with the cast truck manifolds and guys have made stupid power on them.
12-31-2011, 10:24 PM
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i have a question maybe you guys can answer...
i am currently running an hp single turbo kit W/ a 76mm/96ar turbo made for my 302 ford foxbody. i want to go lq4 and thought i'd have to part my setup out and build one from scratch for the lq4.
are you saying that i can buy these flanges and cut off the 302 ones and weld these up and the kit might possibly work? i would love for it to be that easy.
anyone have any experience taking a 302 turbo kit of any kind and making it work on a fox swapped ls?
i am currently running an hp single turbo kit W/ a 76mm/96ar turbo made for my 302 ford foxbody. i want to go lq4 and thought i'd have to part my setup out and build one from scratch for the lq4.
are you saying that i can buy these flanges and cut off the 302 ones and weld these up and the kit might possibly work? i would love for it to be that easy.
anyone have any experience taking a 302 turbo kit of any kind and making it work on a fox swapped ls?
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01-03-2012, 01:16 AM
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Attachment 332857 that's exactly what we are saying. the older 302/351 exhaust ports are the same spacing apart as the LS style heads. you will have to cut off your Ford flanges and round out the primaries to fit the new flanges. its that simple. also the crossover tube may have to be modified (shortened/lengthened) to compensate the difference in block width, but that can be solve with the proper length flex pipe as seen in the photo. if you don't have access to a welder, your local exhaust shop can install it for cheap.
i have a question maybe you guys can answer...
i am currently running an hp single turbo kit W/ a 76mm/96ar turbo made for my 302 ford foxbody. i want to go lq4 and thought i'd have to part my setup out and build one from scratch for the lq4.
are you saying that i can buy these flanges and cut off the 302 ones and weld these up and the kit might possibly work? i would love for it to be that easy.
anyone have any experience taking a 302 turbo kit of any kind and making it work on a fox swapped ls?
i am currently running an hp single turbo kit W/ a 76mm/96ar turbo made for my 302 ford foxbody. i want to go lq4 and thought i'd have to part my setup out and build one from scratch for the lq4.
are you saying that i can buy these flanges and cut off the 302 ones and weld these up and the kit might possibly work? i would love for it to be that easy.
anyone have any experience taking a 302 turbo kit of any kind and making it work on a fox swapped ls?
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10-02-2023, 12:07 PM
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Here is what the single turbo set up looks like installed on an engine. The single turbo set is $295 for the hot side and comes in stainless steel. The twin turbo are stainless as well and are around $120 shipped. I have heard some praise these set ups while others say stay clear.
Pros: Budget friendly. Simplicity, just remove the head flanges and install the LS flanges for $50.
Cons: Suprisingly the only con I have heard is that some have leaked at the flanges. Installing the LS head flanges eliminates have of the issue as long as your welds are solid. And just "IF" you buy the set that has a leak in the weld at the turbo flange, repair it and keep moving.
Matter of fact, why not pressure test it with 15 psi and a spray bottle of soapy water before installation to ensure no leaks prior to setting everything up. Takes 5 mins.
Just some thoughts for those who may not have a whole lot of welding skills to completely fab up a system, and the ones who don't want/have a whole heap of cash to spend having somebody else do it.
Pros: Budget friendly. Simplicity, just remove the head flanges and install the LS flanges for $50.
Cons: Suprisingly the only con I have heard is that some have leaked at the flanges. Installing the LS head flanges eliminates have of the issue as long as your welds are solid. And just "IF" you buy the set that has a leak in the weld at the turbo flange, repair it and keep moving.
Matter of fact, why not pressure test it with 15 psi and a spray bottle of soapy water before installation to ensure no leaks prior to setting everything up. Takes 5 mins.
Just some thoughts for those who may not have a whole lot of welding skills to completely fab up a system, and the ones who don't want/have a whole heap of cash to spend having somebody else do it.
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10-02-2023, 05:00 PM
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