My '98 Formula Turbo Build Thread

LS1Formulation · 2024-05-14 01:33:58

Fans installed:https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech.com-vbulletin/1632x1224/448158196_1623016295140319_819811832610410256_n_2e0d8fc5d6dbedf014412f51d58a189952822b80.jpg Cold side plumbing installed: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech.com-vbulletin/1224x1632/436724324_3104813776320720_1393064891302755487_n_e5eed272ef6df928e161265c3dc6dbea36882988.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech.com-vbulletin/1224x1632/436578569_945562090703739_2562985281792004261_n_11e69521bb2e36fba11ef877a2821c91e0c16631.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech.com-vbulletin/1224x1632/436308037_1571005140111766_2046605582441564993_n_fa03c602a5a82af3da938c41c8ac866b22979580.jpg Custom bracket for my FPR: https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech.com-vbulletin/1632x1224/436729400_835109901439204_1783988816567179888_n_064a0bb26d247584a73841e56b58a808c47f20b9.jpg

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08-12-2024, 09:43 AM

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Fans installed:

Cold side plumbing installed:

Custom bracket for my FPR:

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08-12-2024, 12:17 PM

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Looking good!
Get rid of that factory plastic P/S pulley and get a billet piece from Turn One.
The plastic units crack and come loose, plus the Turn One piece looks really good.

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08-12-2024, 03:22 PM

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Looking good!
Get rid of that factory plastic P/S pulley and get a billet piece from Turn One.
The plastic units crack and come loose, plus the Turn One piece looks really good.

Already in the plans, lol. It looks extra crappy now that I've redone so much of the engine bay.

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08-12-2024, 03:31 PM

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Already in the plans, lol. It looks extra crappy now that I've redone so much of the engine bay.

I didn't want to be rude but yes, yes it does lol.
I love that you have so much room, big power is only a T4/T6 adapter and S476R away.

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08-12-2024, 04:54 PM

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I did that on purpose, I knew I'd eventually want more power and standing up the radiator (even though it wasn't required for the kit) was in the plans from the start.

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08-13-2024, 05:22 AM

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I have a f-body 6 rib Turn 1 billet p/s pulley I'm not using anymore. I'm in GR area as well if you want it, let me know.

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08-13-2024, 07:13 AM

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I have a f-body 6 rib Turn 1 billet p/s pulley I'm not using anymore. I'm in GR area as well if you want it, let me know.

Sending you a PM

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08-13-2024, 10:01 AM

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Power steering and power brakes are for pussies.
Just sayin.

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08-13-2024, 11:32 AM

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Oh, I'll build a full on race car ( still street driven ) eventually, but for now I want some of those creature comforts, lol. My Firebird is going to feel primitive enough after all the bells and whistles my SS has!

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08-26-2024, 12:18 PM

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This is a great build. Subscribing

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08-26-2024, 06:41 PM

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Thanks! I'm in the tuning and troubleshooting stage now, but I'll post more pics soon.

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Been slacking, but here's a few photos of my 'Bird after I got it running and driving:

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And here are a few videos of some street pulls:

On the test hit #1, I basically blew the tires off through 1st and 2nd gear. Oops! This thing is constantly on the edge of losing traction, it's so damn fun!

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