Yet another Turbo LSx Fairmont. 4.8/Borg Warner S375 Junkyard Dog (Denmah Style)
01-14-2013, 01:58 PM
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Yet another Turbo LSx Fairmont. 4.8/Borg Warner S375 (First Start 3-8-14) I figured it would be fitting if I posted it in here as I am currently assembling (or at least attempting to) the turbo kit.
2 1/2" Piping
Borg Warner S375 Twin Scroll Turbo
I am not a welder by any means but I will be welding it.
Using a cheapo $79.99 Welder from Harbor Freight.
Basics:
1979 Ford Fairmont 2 Door Box Top
4.8 Truck Motor/LS6 Cam
F-Body Oil Pan
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TH400
UPR Front Tubular Control Arms
UPR Caster Camber Plates
UPR Coil Overs
13" Cobra Front Brakes
Full Build Thread (plenty of content)
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...rbo-th400.html
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The car
2 1/2" Piping
Borg Warner S375 Twin Scroll Turbo
I am not a welder by any means but I will be welding it.
Using a cheapo $79.99 Welder from Harbor Freight.
Basics:
1979 Ford Fairmont 2 Door Box Top
4.8 Truck Motor/LS6 Cam
F-Body Oil Pan
AJE Swap K-Member
TH400
UPR Front Tubular Control Arms
UPR Caster Camber Plates
UPR Coil Overs
13" Cobra Front Brakes
Full Build Thread (plenty of content)
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...rbo-th400.html
The car
Last edited by Speedy911; 03-08-2014 at 06:59 PM.
01-26-2013, 08:47 PM
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Got my wastegate ordered as per Denmah's recommendation! Also ordered the T4 flange. Can't wait for this stuff to get in to button up the turbo kit.
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02-01-2013, 07:24 PM
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Got my Wastegate and T4 flange. This sucker is huge, it is the 60mm Wastegate from eBay. Caught me off guard how big this thing was.
Will put up a video of it tonight, get it welded on tomorrow.
Will put up a video of it tonight, get it welded on tomorrow.
02-08-2013, 10:03 AM
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Looking good man. gotta love those fairmonts! . I love mine I have a four door and a 2 door. My turbo turbo kit on my four door looks like that . denmah style!haha
02-11-2013, 09:29 PM
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honestly what i do now is tack the pipe to the side of the flange and then cut a piece of steel and close off the rest of it, not worth joining or expanding pipes anymore, just wastes time, remember for your next build
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By Denmah style I mean sloppy, thanks for the advice - your builds/vids rock.
I also saw how you did the crossover/merge on the fairmont, where it met the other pipe at a backward "flow" a big no-no in the turbo world but seems to work just fine. This was my first try at a turbo kit or any type of welding, tried to be fancy with the merge - not next time!
