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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 10:00 PM
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Its probably been brought up, and the thread is on here and i did a quick search but couldnt find an answer, but about to install turbo kit on my built ls1, not shooting for crazy numbers, gonna keep a safe build. Only questions i have is what gauges/controllers are recommended, as well as needing to know what pistons/rods to buy. I have Afr 215 heads stock cubes, only plane to have the cylinders cleaned up, nothing crazy. Want to have a good compression to run pump fuel. Paying for good quality isn't an issue, but not trying to break the bank. Any other info needed feel free to ask.
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I'd keep compression in the 9.5/10 range, there's plenty of good Pistons out there, diamond and weisco are probably the most used, compstar rods are a good bang for the buck. You'll want a wide band, boost controller at least, I'd suggest a fuel pressure gage as well. Innovative makes a nice combo gage. The E boost 2 is awesome but a little pricy. I have one in looking to sell if interested though. Don't forget about upgrading your fuel system as well
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Originally Posted by wsierra1993
Its probably been brought up, and the thread is on here and i did a quick search but couldnt find an answer, but about to install turbo kit on my built ls1, not shooting for crazy numbers, gonna keep a safe build. Only questions i have is what gauges/controllers are recommended, as well as needing to know what pistons/rods to buy. I have Afr 215 heads stock cubes, only plane to have the cylinders cleaned up, nothing crazy. Want to have a good compression to run pump fuel. Paying for good quality isn't an issue, but not trying to break the bank. Any other info needed feel free to ask.
I like Wiseco a lot. You get a lot of nice features for the money. Scat makes a nice inexpensive 4340 I Beam rod with 7/16" ARP bolts. Have the pin bores honed for more clearance and they'll hold more power than the stock ls1 sleeves will handle.
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awesome, thanks guys! already have the fuel system setup for my current build at least.
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