Turbo Questions

Well here is a setup im thinking about fabbing up on my car. Im going to pretty much clone the ptk with the exception of the headers. I want to use a set of shorties that are 1 5/8 in primarys(are they large enough?). The plan is off the passenger side header run a cross over to the driversside, dump the drivers side into the crossover where it will run into the turbo mounted by the radiator. The question is will these headers flow enough air? Then routing the down pipe back to the car is another challenge. Im assuming that most kits run the down pipe under the k member of the car?

Well here is a pic i drew up in like 5 secs lol. Any input would be nice.

Thanks.

http://domestic-street-scenes.com/blazin/tbsetup.jpg

Well here is a setup im thinking about fabbing up on my car. Im going to pretty much clone the ptk with the exception of the headers. I want to use a set of shorties that are 1 5/8 in primarys(are they large enough?). The plan is off the passenger side header run a cross over to the driversside, dump the drivers side into the crossover where it will run into the turbo mounted by the radiator. The question is will these headers flow enough air? Then routing the down pipe back to the car is another challenge. Im assuming that most kits run the down pipe under the k member of the car?

Well here is a pic i drew up in like 5 secs lol. Any input would be nice.

Thanks.

http://domestic-street-scenes.com/blazin/tbsetup.jpg

It’s going to be very tight to run the cross over to the driver’s side and still have the DP go over the k-member on the driver’s side as well. Most likely with pre made shorties, you’ll have fitment issues like I am going to have with my setup. PTK’s Gen 2 setup I believe has the crossover pipe go from the driver’s side to the passenger’s side. Just study the pics as best as possible. The steering linkage is a limiting factor. Good luck.

1 5/8 is plenty

Here are some things that I added up.
Check it out and let me know if im missing any crutial parts and peices, or know of better prices.
PT67 Turbo $1395
Tial 44MM V Band Wastegate $369
Tial Wastegate Flange $18.00
Tial BOV 215.00
Tial BOV Flange 20.00
T-Bolt Clamps 10= 50.00
Turbo Flange= 25.00
5 J bends 50.00
Front Mount Intercooler 200.00
Misc **** 200.00

What size of intercooler do I need for a front mount.

Ceramic coating would be a good addition. Also, depending on how much boost you intend to run, you probably won't need that large wastegate with that turbo.

BTW most turbo kits, including PTK, run the downpipe above the K-member.

From what I've heard lately the Tial 44mm wastegates are difficult to find right now. Something to do with a lack of castings.

From what I've heard lately the Tial 44mm wastegates are difficult to find right now. Something to do with a lack of castings.

You can get them on ebay, but its tough to get the silver polished ones. I just got one for my boss (anodized blue). Shipped and received within 7 days of purchase from ebay.

Use a turbosmart gate...much better. We did some testing on Tial's vs Turbosmart gates. Turbosmarts flat out blew the Tial's away. Heck their 38mm ultragate keep my PTE88 at 6-7psi steady...can't beat that with a stick.

Use a turbosmart gate...much better. We did some testing on Tial's vs Turbosmart gates. Turbosmarts flat out blew the Tial's away. Heck their 38mm ultragate keep my PTE88 at 6-7psi steady...can't beat that with a stick.

jose, not to hijack this thread, but you have the turbosmart 38 units in stock? i need two...and flanges

I got 2 and flanges sitting here starring at me...lol

Jose

how much for them to be staring at me?

They are $279 each and they come with a 253 valve so you can run race fuel all day long on them.

They are $279 each and they come with a 253 valve so you can run race fuel all day long on them.

Damn I wish I would have bought them back when I was putting everything together. They're not much more than the Tial. My twin 7 psi Tial gates keep the 355 at 10 psi :rolleyes:

I'll have to remember those when I get back to work on my non-fbody twin turbo project. :)

BTW, they come with the flange as well.

JZ