Nice build!

In case anyone was wondering a stock ap1 is 2750lbs with a full tank of gas! It shouldn't take a ton of power to move lol.


I just picked up an ap1 shell I'm going to ls swap. Formerly an sr swapped car.

Got a deal on a pair of 91's too... not sure if the ls1 can spool one of those reasonibly though.

 

Got some more of it buttoned up this week. All I need to do is get the down pipe and oil return done!

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Had to trim the hood webbing, but now the hood shuts and I DID NOT have to cut a hole in the hood! The one thing I was worried I would have to do.

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TIGHT fitment.

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Painted the IC black. I really want to TRY to hide as much as possible. With full exhaust and a muffler it might be sorta quiet...I hope!

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Got some packages in the mail today. Dual 340LPH Pump setup up next!

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Got my exhaust piping in and welded together. Not to bad of a bead for a 89.99 Harbor Freight welder.

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It runs!!!! Video below!!! Super quiet for what I expected. Make me "Happy, Happy, Happy!


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Nice! It's a good feeling when it finally runs. Congrats

 

Went for my first drive in it today!

Pics of it finished up and waiting on a tune.

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Looks like it came together pretty nicely.

 

So, got time to tune it within the next couple weeks?

 

Man, it came together beautifully... How's she run on a base tune?

 

Yea just give me a few days heads up and i'll make it out there.
Sending a PM to ya also.

 

Another walk around after finished and running.

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Nice build! I gotta see this thing in person. I live about 10 min from you by Carondolet park. We should meet up sometime. Whos tuning it?

 

Man you gotta post over on V8s2000.com. I just finished my car three months ago, then tore it back apart to turbo it. Was hoping to be the first front mount, but I've been too busy helping my buddy put a ls1 into a 240sx







Dont mean to hijack. Congratulations and great job!

 

Shane from FAP Tuning stopped by to drop a base map in it. Per his recommendations I have done a couple more things. If anyone is in the midwest and looking for a tune, hit this guy up. Go to Facebook/ FAP Tuning for more info on him and the cars he has worked with.

-Bigger breather setup
-Re install IAT
-Install GM 3 BAR MAP(Speed Density)

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Fixed My IAT Wires

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Nice!!!

 

That site looked DEAD when I browsed it a while back. I'll have to check it out again.

Nice car, however... I'm sorry but I cannot stand the stretch/Hella Flush look. Some nice new rims that fit would look great on it! That's my personal taste, so please don't take it negativity.

 

looks great, nice work bet it will be a ton of fun.

 

Update of the day....

Raised it 3/8in in the front.

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Painted the covers.

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Finished my IAT install

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Made a screen filter with Home Depot parts. High roller.

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Update of the day....

Raised it 3/8in in the front.

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Painted the covers.

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Finished my IAT install

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Made a screen filter with Home Depot parts. High roller.

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I have had some people ask what it cost, how much to build and do everything? Well....Here it is;


ON3 76mm Turbo- 348

T4 Flange-14.99

3in Pipe-66.21

V-bands-17.50

3in v-bands 21.23

Slim fan-32.98

Fuel Pump-169.95

Fuel Injectors- 338

Vacuum hose-5

Intercooler/piping/bov-220

Wastegate-78.98

Random Silicon Couplers-27.82

Spark Plugs- 18.68

Header wrap-18.00

Turbo drain-12.99

Turbo inlet and Restrictor-Free

Oil feed line-Free

2.5 exhaust pipe-Free

Boost gauge- Free

Boost controller- Free

Not to bad I think. This is a TRUE budget build that almost anyone can do. This proves you can make something cool and a poor boy salary. Now with this, i was going to use my father LS3 injectors. That would have saved me $338. However I have now sold the injectors($150), and my old Flowmaster Muffler($45). So I really only spent $1195.33!

Total before selling old parts= $1390.33

Total after selling old parts= 1195.33

Also, I got new rims during this build too. I found my these rims on craigslist for $225. I had them powder coated for $180 so making that $405. Sold my old rims on Craigslist for $350. So my new rims only cost me a grand total of $55!

Moral of story, Ebay, Craigslist and most of all YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!(Mixed with beer of course) can put you a turbo kit that works. May not be the best thing out there, but as long as YOU like it, YOU can enjoy it.