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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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Turbo lt1

So i have been thinking of turboing my lt1 just what tubes and
other part will i need i have my garret turbo off my 87 gn
with wastegates i just need to know what other parts consist of a kit ? And i plan on running it on 5psi on a stock motor
with arp bolts
Old Jan 21, 2015 | 02:10 PM
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Re: Turbo lt1

I'll move this to the "Forced Induction" forum.... several active, knowledgeable members.
Old Jan 21, 2015 | 03:39 PM
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Re: Turbo lt1

Thanks fred
Old Jan 22, 2015 | 02:00 AM
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Re: Turbo lt1

If you have 2 GN turbos that could be fun on a street car. A single will be too small on a 5.7L motor. For a single I would look at a TC78 from Turbonetics or something similar. For 5 PSI you'll want to invest in a good wastegate (44mm or larger).
Old Jan 22, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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Re: Turbo lt1

im gonna note that one so i would need another gn turbo ? bc my dad has a turbo from his gn in his basement
Old Jan 22, 2015 | 11:18 PM
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I would seriously consider better options. The GN turbos are 30 year old technology at this point and they're small to boot. A single TC series turbo or something similar would spool faster, be more efficient and be a lot less of a headache. You also don't have to try to package two of them.
Old Jan 22, 2015 | 11:19 PM
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Re: Turbo lt1

I would rather go with One big turbo anyways
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