ryeguy2006a

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Not sure if anyone has followed my build on pro-touring.com, (Penny Pincher Camaro) but I have been building my Camaro for the last 4 years and spend the last summer just driving it. I've always wanted to add a turbo to something and I'm starting to gather parts now to start my mission to boost.

So far I'm in the very early planning stage and step one is installing a Terminator X ECU. I've purchased a turbo log manifold from a local guy that didn't fit his project. It's a rough casting and I believe it's the ones you can find on eBay now for $279ish. I got it for next to nothing so I'll use it if I can. Anyway my plan as of now is to try and make the log work since I will be running a low mount AC compressor and won't be able to use a truck manifold easily.

I want to run the same driver's side shorty header I have now and run a 2.25" crossover to the passenger side log. It's a T4 flange and I'm looking at the vs racing 7875 next gen denmah kit and using what I can of the components that come with it.

I'm not looking to go crazy with boost but I'd like to run somewhere below 10 psi. My LS1 is a typical SBE with 799 heads, ls6 cam, ls6 intake and shorty headers. Runs good n/a but of course I want more. I also picked up a lq4 long block with 317 with heads and a set of LS3 heads. I've considered running that but not sure I want the weight penalty. I've also considering pulling the 317 heads off and running those instead of the 799s.

I know I will have a ton of questions but would appreciate any input on what I've got planned so far. I haven't test fit the log manifold yet since I don't have a turbo to mount on it to see if it will even fit under the hood. I'd modify it to work if necessary. I have the welding skills to build what I need to get a complete kit built.

I'm also unsure of what all inputs and outputs I'll need to have the Terminator X control the boost. Any recommendations are appreciated. I'm doing my best to read up as much as I can, but there is a lot to see here. If there is a link to someone's build who is similar to mine I'd appreciate the heads up.

Thanks,
Ryan

Dragframe

iTrader: (14)

The setup you have on 10# is gunna be a very fun ride and should be really reliable on a conservative tune.

The 6.0 with the ls3 heads and a good cam is gunna be worth a lot of power over the ls1 with the 799 heads and ls6 cam.

The weight won’t make a bit of difference with the power it would make. And the iron block is always a nice piece of mind if you decide to really lean on it later.

Although I may see your concern though with a pro touring type of car (I’m always stuck in the drag mindset). The turbo kit alone is going to add at least what a iron block will

Drippin Wett

I'm in the process of stacking up components in my garage to build a car almost like your plans. I have a 67 camaro that I'm basically doing a "semi" pro-touring set up. I've aquired a LQ4 and a 4L80e and plan on doing a denmah build too. Cant wait to see yours come into play; I'm sure you'll be ahead of me. Keep us posted!

F-Body International

Hope this helps sir....

ryeguy2006a

iTrader: (27)

That video is very helpful, thanks for the link.

Any thoughts on how the length of the crossover will affect performance? I'm asking, because this is a lowered car I have limited ground clearance. I measured a few nights ago and I'm at about 5 3/4" to the bottom of the oil pan, and if I'm adding in a 2.25" pipe and give it clearance, I'm taking up a significant amount of that clearance. So, my thoughts are either take my crossover behind the t56 where I have more clearance and then connect it back to the log. Thoughts?

My only other option may be to find or make a 2.25" oval pipe to give me the ground clearance I need.