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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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ok i bought this kit...what else do i need and do i need to do any internal work...the kit says i dont but you know how that goes.....let me know thanks




This is a single turbo kit for the GM LS1 F-Body cars. It will fit the Z28, Z28 SS, Firebird Formula V8, and the Firebird Trans Am. It is brand new and comes retail sealed.

T61 T4 Turbocharger (Rated 600 crank HP) + 3" Intercooler
Our turbocharger is T4 flanged and features a 3" V-band exhaust outlet on the turbine side. It will bolt right up to the manifold and connect to the downpipe. This turbo is perfect for the 5.7L Motor, and makes full boost at a mere 3500 RPM! This is a dream setup for the street. On pump gas and 7-8 lbs of boost you can expect to put out 500-530 rear wheel horsepower, which is about 700 horsepower at the crank. Our kit also comes with an intercooler that has a core size of 24" x 12" x 3". The inlet and outlet measure 3" in diameter.

Tubular Drivers & Passenger Side Headers, Turbo Mount, Crossover Pipes & Downpipes

All of our hot parts are made of 321 stainless steel and are mandrel bent. All of our welds are TIG welded and will not come apart. All Inlet tubes are bead Rolled, and All Exhaust Connections are V-Band Connections. Our turbo headers are connected together through the use of two crossover pipes, which then connect to a turbo mount. From the turbo, we have a downpipe that connect to two Y pipes to connect to the exhaust system.

Below is a complete parts list of what you will receive:

1 x T61 T4 Turbocharger (rated to 600 HP)
1 x 38mm Billet Aluminum Wastegate with all fittings
1 x Custom Intercooler w/ 3" inlet and 3" outlet
1 x Mandrel Bent, Tig-welded and coated Tubular Exhaust Manifold - Driver Side

1 x Mandrel Bent, Tig-welded and coated Tubular Exhaust Manifold - Passenger Side
1 x Mandrel Bent, Tig-welded and coated 3" Downpipe w/ wastegate recirculating flange

1 x Mandrel Bent, Tig-welded and coated 3" Downpipe that bolts to the previous downpipe
2 x Mandrel Bent Cross-over pipes

1 x T4 Turbo Mount with Wastegate flange

2 x "Y" Pipes that bolt to the factory or aftermarket exhaust

1 x Radiator hardpipe - your old hardpipe will not fit with the kit, we include a new one that will work

All necessary V-band clamps
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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i know i need the intercooler piping i have that....but what else
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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ebay kits ***
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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You will need a different turbo if you value your motor and don't run race fuel with that wastegate......it will stick like gum to hair.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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i got a wastegate that works u can buy
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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you need the v-band clamps
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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whats wrong with that turbo yea....lol ebay

i need couplers and oil feed lines and return is that it?
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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i know you need 3 2.50" 2 3" and 3 2.25"
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Oh God nooooooo......... My cousin did that kit on his TA after 2 months 80% of the welds broke. Fitment issues out the *** The headers are off by 1/4 of an inch they sent us the same **** after we told them they wont fit. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH U!
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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wow, good luck, i was actually looking into that kit, but their costumer service and quality scared me. But good luck to you.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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some kid wanted to buy this off me that goes to my school ....looks like hes gettin it lol ill just by an actual sts or somthing and not worry abou tthis **** so much
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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You will be a lot happier down the road if you go with a setup from a reputible shop.Lots of the sponsors have very nice kits at competitive prices and they will stand behind their products.Dont buy anything quick,do a lot of research before you buy.There is plenty of good information right here on this board.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SUPERBOOST
You will be a lot happier down the road if you go with a setup from a reputible shop.Lots of the sponsors have very nice kits at competitive prices and they will stand behind their products.Dont buy anything quick,do a lot of research before you buy.There is plenty of good information right here on this board.
the APS kit is REALLY NICE!!! Or you can make your own kit, if you know what you're doing.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Yeah, ditch that kit and sell it to your buddy. Keep an eye on the for sale section on here. I recently bought a true complete used kit from a reputable seller for less than $4500, even got a custom grind turbo cam with the deal.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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how much did that kit cost you?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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why dont you try it and test fit it first, it could work?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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why doesn't anyone ever complete this kit it has a solid hot parts base as a PTK clone shouldn't be that big of a deal
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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the holes that go to the heads are off by about 1/4. if you try to expand them it goes off to the edge and basically dosnt hold anything
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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well theres my answer, you can't boost if you can't even mount the headers

Have you seen this inperson ?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:33 AM
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yup and sending it back this morning
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