and now for somethimg completely different..... OFI install!
hey, i found this:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...hlight=ofi+kit
Its baddls1ss build. He just went through all of this. There has been some bad rep going around concerning the OFI kit, and honeslty, i don't blame anyone for being hesitant. However, the kit does perform, realll good! It may need to be clearance a bit but that is the considerable normal when you see the downpipe, for example.
Check out his build. LaterZ!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...hlight=ofi+kit
Its baddls1ss build. He just went through all of this. There has been some bad rep going around concerning the OFI kit, and honeslty, i don't blame anyone for being hesitant. However, the kit does perform, realll good! It may need to be clearance a bit but that is the considerable normal when you see the downpipe, for example.
Check out his build. LaterZ!
Yep, saw that, nice build and results as well. This a good time for Joel to shine with these next couple builds he is doing, mine being one of them. Honestly sounds like he has his stuff together now so we'll see.
Dan
Dan
I always felt that if joel just added someone to deal with the phones/emails/boards pm's; he would concentrate on getting the kits and not worry us punks bothering him. 
Ok, got some update pics on the build. Everything is on for the exception of the driver side IC outlet pipe to TB charge pipe. That is being cut and welded a bit, not much, so its a smoother fit.
We still need to finish the lines for the bov and wastegate, install boost controller, filter for turbo, and a few misc. things to have the turbo kit and motor finished. Next will be the rest of the kit including fuel, rear, sumped tank, trans and driveshaft refitment and remainder of suspension parts.
Well, enjoy!
So what do ya'll think? The Tb charge pipe is just fitted, thus it may look a bit off. Also, the cowl was cut to fit the elbow. However, I think I may want to have the manifold milled .5 down so it can fit under the cowl and just replace the cowl since this one was cut. I don't want water to pour on top of the engine and the way it site now, it may from the pics.
The BOV is a turbonetic Godzilla valve "blowzilla" and the wastegate is their new Neogen gate. Both are quite big and should hold well to the amount of power we are shooting for.
Honestly, I think the kit looks fantastic!! It need some massaging to get everything to fit and function properly but thus far, it looks great.
We still need to finish the lines for the bov and wastegate, install boost controller, filter for turbo, and a few misc. things to have the turbo kit and motor finished. Next will be the rest of the kit including fuel, rear, sumped tank, trans and driveshaft refitment and remainder of suspension parts.
Well, enjoy!
So what do ya'll think? The Tb charge pipe is just fitted, thus it may look a bit off. Also, the cowl was cut to fit the elbow. However, I think I may want to have the manifold milled .5 down so it can fit under the cowl and just replace the cowl since this one was cut. I don't want water to pour on top of the engine and the way it site now, it may from the pics.
The BOV is a turbonetic Godzilla valve "blowzilla" and the wastegate is their new Neogen gate. Both are quite big and should hold well to the amount of power we are shooting for.
Honestly, I think the kit looks fantastic!! It need some massaging to get everything to fit and function properly but thus far, it looks great.
Last edited by obZidian; Aug 29, 2007 at 01:43 PM.
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
Originally Posted by bboyferal
That BOV is going to sound SICK.
This is all looking awesome... Did you guys bend the cowl up a bit?
This is all looking awesome... Did you guys bend the cowl up a bit?
Cannot wait to get it finished so we can cruise!
Originally Posted by theblur98ss
Looking good. It sure is a tight fit. Your TB is on backwards also.
Yeah, you noticed that huh?!
They were trying to see if it changed the way the hood hit but its gonna get turned around. DP is tiiight!! I know cable suggested a few things so we are gonna see what we may have to move, relocate for more peace of mind!
Originally Posted by cablebandit
you better make a support brace for that turbo or its gonna crack the headers. my exhaust guy made a simple one for me ...not pretty but holds that sucker up
Interested in the support also. Joel said the T-6 crossover came with a bracket now, neither of yours did? Also, I have a 3.5" DP coming, will it fit? I almost went with the 4" to..
One more thing, the turbo looks close to the balancer, you think a turbo blanket will fit on there?
Dan
One more thing, the turbo looks close to the balancer, you think a turbo blanket will fit on there?
Dan
The turbo is quite close to the balancer, and with the later installed condenser and fan, it might even be a tight fit on both sides.
I would say that no, a blanket won't fit on there but there is always a way. MAy the pics are a bit misleading. I would like to get one but then i'm covering up a sweet looking turbo, so, hard choice for me.
I'll get some pics up of the support bracket.
LaterZ!
I would say that no, a blanket won't fit on there but there is always a way. MAy the pics are a bit misleading. I would like to get one but then i'm covering up a sweet looking turbo, so, hard choice for me.
I'll get some pics up of the support bracket.
LaterZ!
Well, not sure. Im assuming it all depends on the plates you are using and if are willing to massage them to make them fit.
If you running motor plates, your not running a/c right? Or can you with plates?
Anyways, couldn't you just use truck manifolds but flipped, so that the outlet is point foward an up not down as they are usually run?
If you running motor plates, your not running a/c right? Or can you with plates?
Anyways, couldn't you just use truck manifolds but flipped, so that the outlet is point foward an up not down as they are usually run?
That really looks great! You might have some troubles keeping that thing under 200 degrees with limited airflow to the rad. I had cut out my front bumper to gain airflow throughthe intercooler to the rad and make some shrouding to keep the air going right through the intercooler. The airdam wont cut it anymore. I also added a 3rd fan which is a puller on the back of the rad on the pass side, never gets above 204 in stop and go traffic w/ beating on a 90 degree day.
I just put a street scenes grill in, painted black. Sorry dont mean to jack ur thread, just showing how it looks.
I just put a street scenes grill in, painted black. Sorry dont mean to jack ur thread, just showing how it looks.