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07-14-2007, 03:34 PM
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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??
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07-14-2007, 06:30 PM
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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.
07-15-2007, 03:39 AM
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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
07-15-2007, 07:48 PM
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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
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07-15-2007, 08:48 PM
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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.
07-16-2007, 07:47 PM
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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
07-16-2007, 07:54 PM
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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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07-16-2007, 09:59 PM
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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
07-16-2007, 11:01 PM
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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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07-17-2007, 12:15 AM
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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...
07-20-2007, 05:26 PM
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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
07-20-2007, 05:39 PM
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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
07-21-2007, 01:59 PM
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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
