project turbo_z
Originally Posted by smokinHawk
for the belt for the alt bracket its usually around a 73.5" belt (don't know for sure until its done, but going out here in a sec to make one or two up). nothing else really changes when relocating the alternator, you just have to reroute a couple of wires, and extend the small gauge wire, i think.
so i re-use my factory alternator then?? ive noticed some kits require a new one
what about one for a ls1 vette??
Last edited by presto_z; Jul 14, 2007 at 05:46 PM.
Originally Posted by presto_z
so i re-use my factory alternator then?? ive noticed some kits require a new one
what about one for a ls1 vette??
what about one for a ls1 vette??
havent ever done one for a vette since the pulley is further in and i dont have a vette to make one to.
to bad about the vette one but payment was sent for mine... i also purchased all the intercooler piping today and some goodies at the hardware store...im gonna order a few more things tomorrow.. i wanna start this thing asap
but payment was sent for mine... i also purchased all the intercooler piping today and some goodies at the hardware store...im gonna order a few more things tomorrow.. i wanna start this thing asap should i ditch my 3.73's and go back to my 2.73's.. i have a 3600vig stall, so traction is a major issue right now, i can just imagine under boost how nonexistent it will be.. plus i miss cruisin around at decent rpm's...
im also looking at a turbonetics raptor BOV ($199), and a turbonetics evolution wastegate($219) is this fair pricing?? this stuff ads up fast lol
im also looking at a turbonetics raptor BOV ($199), and a turbonetics evolution wastegate($219) is this fair pricing?? this stuff ads up fast lol
Last edited by presto_z; Jul 15, 2007 at 08:30 PM.
Originally Posted by presto_z
this stuff ads up fast lol
Go to a 3.42, but a 3.73 will work.
Start looking for a new converter or send that one back to PI and tell em what you are doing and they'll set you up.
well my kit just arrived my biggest isssue was going to be the oil system for the turbo. i wanna keep this build fairly simple, so i ordered a sandwitch for the oil cooler to feed the turbo. now is the return....ugh. well i didnt wanna drop the pan and the k member and weld in the bung and fitting and im nut gonna do it in the car. so i figured one better im gonna install the return to the back of the valve cover and weld it in. worst case i figure ill have to install a pump to flow the oil higher then the turbo. i dont wanna have to much pressure on the turbos oil seals. also im lookin into the v-bands im gonna find the best deal on these. -N2OJOE
Take the time and drop the pan and have it gravity drain. Pumps are a PITA and make it much more complicated...
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Verdad Gallardo well im not sure if i am going to need a pump. i think i will though, also the sts kit plums the return into the plastic oil fill cap i think in the back of the valve cover will work ok for me also
Originally Posted by n2oJOE
well im not sure if i am going to need a pump. i think i will though, also the sts kit plums the return into the plastic oil fill cap i think in the back of the valve cover will work ok for me also
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Originally Posted by Superman09
well if oil flows uphill in your part of the country, let me know and i'll come there so i can ditch my pump. No way you can return it to the cap without a pump, oil will only flow downhill. Yes, same as STS... a lot of people are fine with the STS oil, some have issues, mainly its the custom kits with pumps that have issues, like i did. You will need a pump to return to oil cap, and make sure you MUST run a check valve in the feed line, otherwise you will have issues. Hope this helps...
well pieces are coming in little by little 
i got smokinhawks alternator relocation bracket and holy **** this thing is sturdy, my alternator shouldnt move anywhere (my camera batteries died before i got a chance to take some pictures of it)
but i did get pictures of my intercooler piping, its 3" aluminum piping 2mm thick, it came with seven 3ply silicone couplers and 16 stainless t-bolt clamps
i got paid today, so ill be ordering more goodies this weekend
i got smokinhawks alternator relocation bracket and holy **** this thing is sturdy, my alternator shouldnt move anywhere (my camera batteries died before i got a chance to take some pictures of it)
but i did get pictures of my intercooler piping, its 3" aluminum piping 2mm thick, it came with seven 3ply silicone couplers and 16 stainless t-bolt clamps
i got paid today, so ill be ordering more goodies this weekend
Originally Posted by Whistler
Looks good. You're getting close!
hey, you think you might be able to squeeze me in next weekend??
i wanna get this stuff coated soon
let me know..
thanks
Originally Posted by Whistler
No problem. Just give me a call. Chris has my cell to reach me direct.
ok thanks alot... his install is almost done, he is just waiting on a few parts to show up, and a tune
and ill bring all the goodies for you to check out..
thanks
-steve
wish they would have copied the lt1 kit. lol...
can't wait to see how it all works out for ya i the long run. The headers on my lt1 set-up are SSAC and they look like they are good quality... and the stainless welded decent... so
can't wait to see how it all works out for ya i the long run. The headers on my lt1 set-up are SSAC and they look like they are good quality... and the stainless welded decent... so
