i want to kno how many people have built there own turbo kit? im not saying anything bad here but they look reALLY easy! kentuckey turbos kits look like he just made his own kit and massively produced them? they are very nice kits tho. i just think they would be easy to build? also the relocating the radaitor im not bragging or any thing but i really wish i had the ***** to tear apart my car i kno i can do the fab work

but can you custom guy post your builds?

 

have you seen my build?

https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/853093-my-build-lots-pics.html

I think just about all the info you could need is in there.

I have hundreds of pictures in there as well, and a startup video.

Chris

 

IM Working on a custom turbo setup right now a littel sceptical about tearing down the car but it will be Worth it .

 

looking like your pushing the radiator back some. whats the plan for it

 

I got a forged 347 ready and a precision 88mm turbo and the 9in should be here any day
just dont know what trannie to go with but im not in a hurry

 

I wont lie to anyone. It not that hard. Its timne consuming. Having the Skill and equipment is the biggest factor for a quality looking setup. I tend to spend my time doing more custome stuff at the shop for repeat customers than mass producing anything.

If you have the time and know how jump in there and get to it. If you need help along the way just ask. I would be glad to help.

 

i'm doing mine too, i think the hardest thiing is finding ways to jam all that **** under the hood, moving this, trimming that. making it look pretty. that's what taking me so long

 

damn thats gonna be bad ***. i think you should throw a 4L80 in it

 

Hook exhaust to turbo and turbo to intake. In theory it is very easy - doing it right and having it be reliable and consistent, well, thats the art.

 

yea thats some ***** tho...tearing mine all down... it only has 60k on her...+ still need to save a little and i would like to learn alot more about turbo setups! but where i work my papi runs so i get full metal fab shop to work with all the goodies, ive worked there for 7 years so its like a second home...i love building custom stuff tho

 

After that first cut, its all down hill. I cut mine up with less than 40k on it. I don't regret it.

 

yea but i just want to save a lil more, what do you think about the sts kits? not talking **** but they look crappy? i kno they do work but have you guys ever thought about how to better the intake piping better? i kno i can build something better that hugges the floor better and works with the sfc and the air filter? i dunno im dieing fo mor power,
i really like how kentucky turbo and ofis kits look thats my plans

 

btw cool fact 90% of my car fund money is from scrapping steel at my work and side work on trailers, ive only took like 1000 from my pay for it...the old lady will never kno hehehe! also anyone from chicagoland...like joliet plainfield naperville?

 

In a few days Ill have a full how to write up on how to do it yourself, with no previous experience.

Sean

 

There ya go. Show everyone how its done. Now I have to develope a header setup that keeps the A/C .

 

if you want you can use my thread when i was asking on how to make the t4 pipe flange thingy, i have pictures and stuff on there too! i noticed yall bought it already made but for those that would like to try it out it would be nice info to be tied into your build instructions

 

We didnt use that one, we made it ourselves. Thanks for the offer though.

Sean

 

https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/508764-truck-manifold-turbo-set-up-faq-s.html


There you go....

 

wow sideways240sx, that was a long *** read. the car came out super nice the ONLY thing i would have done is have all the hot pipes would have been a little smother but your welds look great for a first timer, ive been weldin a long time and trust me your good. if you dont mind me askin how much for everything?

 

also any more pics saultyshuggerss any more pics???