Turbos for LT1

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Aug 12, 2007 | 05:35 PM

#61

engineermike

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From: Baton Rouge, LA, USA

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Originally Posted by 96SilverRam

Some very nice custom setups in this thread. If we could just get a company to take the LT1 crowd seriously we would have a lot more fun in the FI section

( ERIC @ Victory build it and we will come (LT1 kit)

Problem is there just isn't big enough market for it. A typical LT1 car isn't worth $5k, so folks are not going to spend the value of the car on a turbo system. Last I heard, PTK only sold about 5 of their kits. You can't make any money like that.

Aug 12, 2007 | 09:28 PM

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RealQuick

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Originally Posted by my96z

Wow realquick! Thats some primo work there! Some of the talent on this board never ceases to amaze me.

Realquick, of all your turbo systems, which one do you prefer and why? I like the header one myself. I just like the single turbo systems for ease of packaging and I would think would have alot less total cost. And as for turbo placement, in front of the engine seems to be the most popular location. How is it as far as cooling fan and radiator clearance? How is the regular maintenance on them such as spark plugs/ wires/opti/oil ect?

Nice work you guys, I wish I could only be as talented.

Jeff

Thans Jeff. I am slowly getting better. Its never gonna look as good as the pro kits, I just use a mig welder, sawzall, cutoff wheel and basic hand tools.

The log manifold kit is probably the one I'd choose for a street setup for the guys who want under 700rwhp that keeps A/C and stock radiator/fans.

The turbos in front typically require rad mods (standing up). The true header kit will make the most power. Engineermike will have better info on maintenance since his car is up and running. Only one person is running one of my kits. Some others are currently installing.

Aug 12, 2007 | 09:30 PM

#63

RealQuick

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Originally Posted by engineermike

Realquick has been honing his skills for a few years now. Nice work. I like the T88 setup, but I'm sure the radiator had to move.

Thanks Mike. I definitely enjoy watching your real world testing, and drawing from that.

My stuff still isnt the prettiest, but if it works

Aug 13, 2007 | 03:49 PM

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RealQuick

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Originally Posted by Chrisbequick

frame-mounted HKS T55R SPL, Blitz Nissan Skyline front-mount, stainless 2.5 inch up-pipe, 3.5 inch downpipe, hot pipes T304 stainless. ABS and A/C delete, relay box relocated.

-Chris

gigiddy giggiddy giggidddy.... yummy Chris! Looks nice!