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Old 01-11-2010, 01:36 PM
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Possible interest in a DIY starter turbo kit GP?

Any interest in a DIY group purchase? I am thinking two log manifolds going forward (deletes A/C) + crossover pipe.

3 Orders: $1000
5 Orders: $850
10 Orders: $700

Here is what I am thinking (both driver's & pass. manifold will look similar to this except facing forward, and the crossover will place the turbo in the middle near the water pump):

***Edit Took my old TT kit that I had sitting around and decided to modify it to make the first kit for the GP*** The first person in on this GP will get this first kit for $750 if they want it! It comes with a 40mm wastegate flange setup. I am discounting it because it is not the exact layout that I wanted to do (since most of it uses components I made 1.5 yrs ago)., but it is close and should make similar power.

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Old 01-12-2010, 10:50 AM
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Always with the no AC and the sweating.
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Old 01-12-2010, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 97WS6SCharged
Always with the no AC and the sweating.
I can do you one that keeps A/C, but it won't be part of the GP.
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AC? Someone took my ac, heat, and defrost.

Driving in the summer is tollerable. Getting the wife to go anywhere in the car is a different story.

Good luck with the GP.
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lol, i read the title as "diy starter turbo kit grand prix" lol i was like...why is he building a kit for grand prix's?
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why not offer one like in the first pic to keep it to the drivers side and keep AC? i for one would be more interested in a kit if you did that.
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Originally Posted by slowZ
why not offer one like in the first pic to keep it to the drivers side and keep AC? i for one would be more interested in a kit if you did that.
I do make a log manifold kit that keeps A/C:

http://www.lt1boost.net/log_manifold_kit

This GP is strictly for people who want to run individual manifolds to the front
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Adding pics, plus a bonus offer. The first kit (which I am modifying from the existing TT kit I had made shown in the pics) will be sold for $750.

So, for example,the first 3 buyers that qualify for the $1000 GP will go like this:

#1. $750 (for the first kit)
#2. $1000
#3. $1000
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this is very tempting. i will let you know in a week or so. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by RealQuick
I do make a log manifold kit that keeps A/C:

http://www.lt1boost.net/log_manifold_kit

This GP is strictly for people who want to run individual manifolds to the front
I like that log kit that keeps the AC...thats nice.

Would it fit without standing up the radiator and still use the stock fans?

.....how well would that kit work with a master power t76?

my ears are up...
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Originally Posted by Sparkz28ss
I like that log kit that keeps the AC...thats nice.

Would it fit without standing up the radiator and still use the stock fans?

.....how well would that kit work with a master power t76?

my ears are up...

The kit that keeps A/C isn't part of the GP, but I can build that on a differnet order if you were interested.

Radiator can stand in stock location, but you will need slimmer fans.

MPT76 will work nice...
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you should start doing LSx stuff =)
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Originally Posted by reamo04
you should start doing LSx stuff =)
You know as well as me... too many players in that game!
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