First turbo build, 70 GTO...
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Project GatTagO (12-15-2021)
12-15-2021, 07:19 PM
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Not a fan of the mushy converter either , but I must say that the converter I got from ptc is totally fine for daily drivers. Think they said it was a 258Z 19 stator single disc. I'm at 4500 lbs street driving (more with an XL buddy ) 3.73s and 29.5 tires , can drive around all conditions more than keeping up with traffic and not have to go over 2500 rpm FWIW. I'm guessing you're at about 4000 lbs and 600 whp should get you to mid tens I think . Check the wallace racing calculators , it'll be a nice ride
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Project GatTagO (12-15-2021)
12-20-2021, 02:18 PM
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Not a fan of the mushy converter either , but I must say that the converter I got from ptc is totally fine for daily drivers. Think they said it was a 258Z 19 stator single disc. I'm at 4500 lbs street driving (more with an XL buddy ) 3.73s and 29.5 tires , can drive around all conditions more than keeping up with traffic and not have to go over 2500 rpm FWIW. I'm guessing you're at about 4000 lbs and 600 whp should get you to mid tens I think . Check the wallace racing calculators , it'll be a nice ride
Andrew
12-21-2021, 06:57 AM
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My converter is on the tight side, was listed as 2400-2800 as I remember (it's going to be diff based on cam, weight, etc) but with the small cam (209/220) it's kind of nice to be able to lock it up at 50 MPH and still accelerate.
I had bought a Summit stage 2 cam for the new engine, but rethinking I would be better off with the Ghost cam, or even a step below that. I had the stage 2 in my truck, locking the conv. around 50 MPH I had to play footsy with the throttle to keep it happy. Tight conv, small cam, ad boost as needed, lol, makes a happy street car.
I had bought a Summit stage 2 cam for the new engine, but rethinking I would be better off with the Ghost cam, or even a step below that. I had the stage 2 in my truck, locking the conv. around 50 MPH I had to play footsy with the throttle to keep it happy. Tight conv, small cam, ad boost as needed, lol, makes a happy street car.
12-21-2021, 02:52 PM
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My converter is on the tight side, was listed as 2400-2800 as I remember (it's going to be diff based on cam, weight, etc) but with the small cam (209/220) it's kind of nice to be able to lock it up at 50 MPH and still accelerate.
I had bought a Summit stage 2 cam for the new engine, but rethinking I would be better off with the Ghost cam, or even a step below that. I had the stage 2 in my truck, locking the conv. around 50 MPH I had to play footsy with the throttle to keep it happy. Tight conv, small cam, ad boost as needed, lol, makes a happy street car.
I had bought a Summit stage 2 cam for the new engine, but rethinking I would be better off with the Ghost cam, or even a step below that. I had the stage 2 in my truck, locking the conv. around 50 MPH I had to play footsy with the throttle to keep it happy. Tight conv, small cam, ad boost as needed, lol, makes a happy street car.
My turbo is on deck to be built this week. Pretty excited about that!
Andrew
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Pro Stock John (12-21-2021)
12-21-2021, 03:47 PM
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12-23-2021, 10:34 AM
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I would personally reconsider the cam if response is one of your main objectives.
Also, the LoRam and A2W seems overkill, and again a step away from responsiveness.
Its a shame you can't fit a good A2A. I made 800 at the wheels with an ebay A2A and a 5.3 on 93 with water/meth.
Also, the LoRam and A2W seems overkill, and again a step away from responsiveness.
Its a shame you can't fit a good A2A. I made 800 at the wheels with an ebay A2A and a 5.3 on 93 with water/meth.
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3 window (04-02-2022)
12-24-2021, 03:25 AM
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I would personally reconsider the cam if response is one of your main objectives.
Also, the LoRam and A2W seems overkill, and again a step away from responsiveness.
Its a shame you can't fit a good A2A. I made 800 at the wheels with an ebay A2A and a 5.3 on 93 with water/meth.
Also, the LoRam and A2W seems overkill, and again a step away from responsiveness.
Its a shame you can't fit a good A2A. I made 800 at the wheels with an ebay A2A and a 5.3 on 93 with water/meth.
12-24-2021, 08:30 AM
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I'm not willing to do that. I'd be happy to post detailed pictures to get all y'all's (that's the proper plural of y'all
) thoughts on fitting a A2A intercooler. The point of this post is to get constructive opinions.Andrew
12-24-2021, 08:57 AM
#35
Way over thinking it for the goals. A modest A2A ( nothing huge) and a simple WMI kit are plenty No flex fuel needed. No high/low ram needed. No A2W needed. A triple 12 style cam or modest stage 1 or 2 NA cam would keep it from being soggy on the low end. Get a good converter and tune tune tune. I went mid 10s in a 3800lb stick car at NINE psi on nothing but 93 driving to and from the track with AC.
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The BallSS (01-03-2022)
12-24-2021, 10:34 AM
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Here's something I have been playing with, since I dont have room for an A/A-I dont have room for a tank either, so the small radiator would provide the fill, add a Bosch pump, have it come on with temps or boost. I can fit the I/C'er underneath, it has 3.5 in/out, use 90 deg 3.5 to 3" adapters. A guy on another site used this IC'er, runs down in the 8's, so it must flow pretty good. I just like stuff to look at under the hood, lol.
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12-26-2021, 12:16 PM
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Here's something I have been playing with, since I dont have room for an A/A-I dont have room for a tank either, so the small radiator would provide the fill, add a Bosch pump, have it come on with temps or boost. I can fit the I/C'er underneath, it has 3.5 in/out, use 90 deg 3.5 to 3" adapters. A guy on another site used this IC'er, runs down in the 8's, so it must flow pretty good. I just like stuff to look at under the hood, lol.
01-02-2022, 03:07 PM
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Reed from Work Turbo posted some picture of my turbo build:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYC0x1ePsIF/
Andrew
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYC0x1ePsIF/
Andrew
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