Supercharger to Turbocharger.

[Divine02]

I sold the supercharger a while back on e-bay so this has turned into my build thread while trying to convert my car over to turbo.

[BLOWNDFIZ]

You can get 14-15 psi out of a Vortech, just not an S-Trim. I traded my S in for a T and am now pushing 14.8 psi @ 6400RPM according to the data logger. I had to have ASP build me a custom crank pulley to make that much boost but I'm just saying you can get that much out of a Vortech and it may cost you less than changing to turbo.

I've comtemplated going turbo too. Good luck with your decision.

[96lt1m6]

blowers are really cool but turbos take the cake,just my opinion!:whistle:

[Divine02]

I was thinking that if I have to spend more money on pullies and another head unit than I might as well sell it and start on a turbo kit. I would lose money on the supercharger kit but I would have a good start on a turbo kit. And I agree turbos do take the cake... I use to have a turbo and kick myself everyday for getting rid of it.

[Divine02]

Ok guys I just took off the supercharger this weekend and did what I could to make sure the whole kit was there. So I'm going to put it up for sale. I took some pictures of everything so I will have them posted on here soon.

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/5-10-09015.jpg
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[BlownFormula]

You can get 14-15 psi out of a Vortech, just not an S-Trim.

Oh really?? :whistle::secret:

[Fire67]

Nice pics, but have a question about your radiator support mods. Why is the bar so far back on your plates? You intending to put the radiator in front of that bar?

[dsmawd350]

i agree you'd be better off like mine, how you have it now looks to be about as much room as if you wouldve left the stock crossmember in there
http://www.cincystreetscene.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=14&pictureid=196

[Fire67]

I likey that one! Nice bends! I did mine with square tubing as far forward as I could get it per opening dimension.

But if the OP is planning to have the radiator out in front of the bar... Say with a pin-down hood, it would be pretty unique and probably work out for more room altogether.

[Divine02]

Actually the bar sits slightly in front of the radiator. It just happen to work out better this way. I would have liked to set it farther forward but I wouldn't have been able to bend the pipe with a torch and still made it look good. I would have ruined it. But I agree with you guys. But it's still much farther back than where the origional radiator sat. Gives me all kinds of room

[Divine02]

I will get more pictures of the radiator once it is sitting in the car. It sits as far forward as everybody elses. But the big problem was getting the intercooler back far enough away from the bumper cover so there was plenty of air coming from underneath the car. I'm actually putting the fog lights back on and most of the air will be coming from the bottom. Thats what the big sheet metal box is for on the front. This car will look really close to stock inside and out.

[warnerTA]

you still lookin to sell that supercharger??? pics??

[Divine02]

you still lookin to sell that supercharger??? pics??
Done sold it man. Had to ebay it.

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/5-17-09001.jpg
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[Divine02]

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http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/5-25-09001.jpg

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/6-7-09.jpg

[RealQuick]

I actually may be starting your hotparts this weekend. There is someone ahead of you on the build list, but I haven't got his stuff yet... so you are up next!

[Divine02]

Thats awesome. I've been meaning to ask you about the flange size. What will it be?

[RealQuick]

Thats awesome. I've been meaning to ask you about the flange size. What will it be?

T4 flange... up to a T76. Email me before you buy a turbo though to confirm what will fit.

[Divine02]

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[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/7-4-09004.jpg

[Divine02]

I did actually get all the gaps right on the car I just forgot to take a picture after it was all done.

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/7-18-09009.jpg
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http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/7-18-09006.jpg
motor ain't in very good shape

[Milk Man]

"we have the technology, we can rebuild it. but i dont want to spend alot of money"

[Divine02]

"we have the technology, we can rebuild it. but i dont want to spend alot of money"
EXACTLY!!! Well I just need new bearings and gaskets and rings. And I need to hone the block again and figure something out on an oil pump. It's not doing a good job of getting oil to the front of the motor. Didn't hurt the crank though.

[RealQuick]

Log manifold hotparts mocked up with a T76 + JGS40mm wastegate:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/RealQuick/jrcc2002/DSC01675.jpg
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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/RealQuick/jrcc2002/DSC01661.jpg
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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/RealQuick/jrcc2002/DSC01670.jpg

[Divine02]

The excitement is getting way to overwhelming.:driving:

[Divine02]

Looks damn good Jon

[RealQuick]

Thanks dude. Still want to do a little clean up work on it (~1-2 days). I expect to ship Friday. Sorry for the slight delay.

[Divine02]

hey that sounds good to me.

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/9-5-09001.jpg
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http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/9-5-09.jpg

[Divine02]

Strange master cylinder
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/10-16-09001.jpg
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/10-16-09003.jpg
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[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/10-26-09001.jpg
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[96SilverRam]

Damn, those log manifolds look good !!

[Fastbird]

No shit Jon, nice job on those!

[Divine02]

Anybody wanna guess what it would cost to have those coated?

[RealQuick]

Thanks. I can't wait to use the new tig.

I would guess hotparts coating will run ya $400 or so.

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/10-30-09007.jpg
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[popo8]

Anybody wanna guess what it would cost to have those coated?


Im gonna get closer to 300....

[Divine02]

I painted that block with VHT high temp paint. 1300-2000 degree. Has anybody tried this paint on any hot parts? Or will it just be another paint that heats up and lets the manifolds rust?

[CALL911]

Back in the day I used that paint on my intake. But that was back when I was N/A. For the period of time it was on my intake I had no issues with it (it was on there for about 4 years).

Project looks great man! When I see threads like yours here it makes me wish I didn't hate wrenching on things so much. And I also wish I had the know how to do everything down to the block, as projects like yours in this thread are purely what dreams are made of.

Good luck man! Everything looks great so far!

[Divine02]

Hey thanks a lot man. I really appreciate that.

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/11-15-09001.jpg
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/11-15-09004.jpg

[RealQuick]

Looks nice. Mockup those hotparts!

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/11-21-09002.jpg
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[Divine02]

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[RealQuick]

I painted that block with VHT high temp paint. 1300-2000 degree. Has anybody tried this paint on any hot parts? Or will it just be another paint that heats up and lets the manifolds rust?

The bbq hi temp paint at home depot works very well. You need to apply heat to it to get it to cure onto the metal. It lasts for awhile too (assuming fluids don't get on it like oil or coolant).

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/11-28-09001.jpg
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[96SilverRam]

Don't even think bout'it, LOL :jest:

[Joker Z28]

Ewww a spec clutch!!!

[Divine02]

Don't even think bout'it, LOL :jest:
Oh I'm thinkin about it. I can't stop thinkin about it.

[MoeHorsePower]

At least your build is going better than mine, I am also going from a supercharger to turbo, I purchase a kit about 3 years ago from Pro Turbo systems in San Antonio that ripped everyone off then went into hiding. Finally started installing the kit on my new motor and the first thing we noticed is that the #5 plug is just about hitting the headder, This is just the plug, once I put the wires on the plug boot will definitely be jammed up against the headder pipe so I am up a creek and do not know what to do. A shot plug might help but I cannot find anyone other than accell that makes shorty plugs, I called NGK and they dont and I haven't checked if Accell even has the heat range that I need. I ordered a Extreme Heat shield that was $41.00 for one!!But you know after a while it is still going to burn thru the boot...So I am screwed for now..

[96lt1m6]

^^^^have you checked champion plugs, they have some short plugs and a better veriety of heat ranges?

[MoeHorsePower]

^^^^have you checked champion plugs, they have some short plugs and a better veriety of heat ranges?

I have not actually called champion, I have been doing a search and there are people that give part numbers to NGK's, Autolite and champions, then someone else will chime in and say that those plugs are not shortys, I spoke to NGK and they said they don't make a short style plug but then on the forums people say thay have NGK shorties so go figure?? But Thanks I will call up Champion and ask them for my self..Thanks again for the info...

[Divine02]

At least your build is going better than mine, I am also going from a supercharger to turbo, I purchase a kit about 3 years ago from Pro Turbo systems in San Antonio that ripped everyone off then went into hiding. Finally started installing the kit on my new motor and the first thing we noticed is that the #5 plug is just about hitting the headder, This is just the plug, once I put the wires on the plug boot will definitely be jammed up against the headder pipe so I am up a creek and do not know what to do. A shot plug might help but I cannot find anyone other than accell that makes shorty plugs, I called NGK and they dont and I haven't checked if Accell even has the heat range that I need. I ordered a Extreme Heat shield that was $41.00 for one!!But you know after a while it is still going to burn thru the boot...So I am screwed for now..
Another thing you could try is heating up the header with a torch and pulling it in a little bit with a C-clamp. Just a thought. I don't know how far it has to be moved. I guess it would basically just put a dent in the header. Just enough to get around the boot.

[MoeHorsePower]

There is already a pretty good dent there in the pipe, Pro Turbo System did this and knew that this was a problem area but refused to redesign that headder pipe. Without building a new headder I just don't see anyway around it..Thanks though...

[Divine02]

There is already a pretty good dent there in the pipe, Pro Turbo System did this and knew that this was a problem area but refused to redesign that headder pipe. Without building a new headder I just don't see anyway around it..Thanks though...
That is a shady situation. Especially for a turbo company that call themselves pro's

[Divine02]

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[Divine02]

I just got done cleanin up my heads gettin them ready. Ordered my new beehive springs today. The 383 has to be ready to go into the car wednesday night.

[Jay_rich]

Nice build up man! Getting excited to drive it?

Jay

[Divine02]

Yeah i've been pretty anxious for the past 2 years. lol

[chevymec]

Nice looking build!!

[Divine02]

Thanks guys. I appreciate it

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/12-16-09001.jpg
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[RealQuick]

Gangsta!

[Divine02]

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[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/12-21-09.jpg

[Jay_rich]

nice work man! I like the flat black!

Jay

[Divine02]

nice work man! I like the flat black!

Jay
I do too. This is the first engine I have painted flat black and I really like it. Looks good in a white car I think

[383 lt1 guy]

wow nice work i can belive the amount of room there is know in front of the motor.

[Divine02]

Yeah. I was pretty excited about it myself. I wanted to set the radiator farther forward but the intercooler had to be set back because I still have the front end made to pull air from underneath the car.

[Divine02]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/2-25-10022.jpg
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[Divine02]

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[RealQuick]

Looks good!

[MoeHorsePower]

Well it looks like you will be finished well before me. I am very interested in the results, Power, Boost lag, Boost comparison ect. I had a D1, 383 LT, fully built and made 648 RWHP / 712 TQ on the junk gas and 722 RWHP / 713 Tq on the Fast Gas. I had instant boost, great drive ability and this was at 12lbs.I never was able to run a full quarter at full power due to broken trannies when it was an A4, then I went six speed and blew up 4 clutches. The best mph with a very bad slipping clutch was 138 mph though the ET was 11.3. I have now completely rebuilt the motor to the same specs less cam and of course with a 76mm front mount with headders. I am hoping for app 750 + RWHP. Let us know how it compares.

[RealQuick]

Hey bro, I forget, are you running stock heads?

[Divine02]

Hey bro, I forget, are you running stock heads?Yeah i'm gonna be running stock heads for a while. I don't really know what kind of power this thing is gonna make. Just as long as I am able to drive it to church. lol

[RealQuick]

Yeah i'm gonna be running stock heads for a while. I don't really know what kind of power this thing is gonna make. Just as long as I am able to drive it to church. lol

I would expect 550-600rwhp @ 14psi.

[Divine02]

that wil be competitive around here where I'm from. So I guess thats good enough for now.

[Divine02]

Jon I gotta say you did a hell of a job gettin those parts fabbed up outside of a car. I put all the parts on tonight and I have a few clearance issues but they're not that bad. I had to do some work to clear that Canton oil pan. That Canton pan has caused me nothing but trouble. And I have to put a few dents in the dump pipe from the turbo just to clear a couple of things. And I've decided it would probably be a good idea for me to buy a turbo blanket and use header wrap on the exhaust out of the turbo. I thought I was gonna have this car goin a few months ago but it's just one thing after another around here. But I've decided I really need to set a goal for this car. After checkin out your website I've decided I want to try and be the fastest car on there.
Oh and by the way I really like your turbo formula in your signature.

[RealQuick]

Glad to hear things weren't too bad. Glad you got the stuff worked out. I would love to have a customer put out some big numbers... no reason why you can't take the crown... for now :devil: i have a job coming up... 383ci/stainless header 76mm kit/Brodix heads/stalled auto...:hail:

thanks for the compliment. i sold the turbo kit off my TA... true header 76mm will go on it this spring... still keep the stock heads though.

keep me posted along the way, and email for any questions or concerns!

Jon

[Divine02]

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[RealQuick]

Nice!

[Divine02]

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[Divine02]

My new dual catch can breather setup from lsxsolutions
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[Divine02]

I was working on a customers Mustang today. Procharged 347 stroker. Anyhow he was asking me about my car and how i was coming along on it. Asked me if I needed anything. So I was ratteling off names of parts and he said Hey....i've got some brand new intercooler plumbing that you can just have. So i got the hookup on free intercooler pipeing, silicon couplers, and clamps.

[RealQuick]

:metal:

[95.383.z28]

is this the same 347 mustang you smoked the tranny in lol?

[Divine02]

is this the same 347 mustang you smoked the tranny in lol?
Yeah just so happen it was. And he said I'm gettin that tranny. I'm gonna bust it apart and nail it all to a big piece of plywood to hang on the wall at the shop.

[Divine02]

I won an APEXi AVC-R Electronic Boost Controller on ebay last night. And i'm currently bidding on a slightly used MSD Dashhawk. I figure the dashhawk will be cheaper than buying a bunch of new Autometer gauges.

[RealQuick]

I won an APEXi AVC-R Electronic Boost Controller on ebay last night. And i'm currently bidding on a slightly used MSD Dashhawk. I figure the dashhawk will be cheaper than buying a bunch of new Autometer gauges.

Any updates?:devil:

[Chris]

I didnt think a dashhawk would work with our cars?

[Divine02]

I didnt think a dashhawk would work with our cars?
I really don't know if the dashhawk will work or not. It says it should work with any OBD2 vehicle. I actually just got it in today. It's very small. We've started plantin corn so my time working on the trans am are few and far between. I did take some time to build a bracket that bolts to the right head and i've mounted my breather catch cans to it. Looks good I think. I'm going to try and get back to work on the electrical part of it this weekend. I need to wire up my MSD ignition, ZEX nitrous solenoid, boost controller and get all the wiring hid the way I want it.

[Divine02]

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[Divine02]

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[RealQuick]

Baddass!

[Divine02]

Yesterday was the first time that car seen 12 volts in 2 years. I finally got to roll up my window

[Divine02]

Jon could you send me a link to a site that sells a 44mm wastegate that will work on that 2 bolt flange? I'm having a hard time finding one and i'm to afraid to try a 38mm

[RealQuick]

Jon could you send me a link to a site that sells a 44mm wastegate that will work on that 2 bolt flange? I'm having a hard time finding one and i'm to afraid to try a 38mm

Did you get a gate from me when you ordered the hotparts? if so, it was a JGS 40mm gate. If not JGSS sells a 40mm JGS gate (same gate I used on my 383ci T76 setup).

www.racepartsolutions.com (http://www.racepartsolutions.com)

44mm gates have vband flanges.

[Divine02]

No I didn't get one from you. I will check out the link you just sent. Thanks. I think the gate and the injectors are the 2 last big expenses I have. Hopefully if nothing else comes up on the farm I will be able to get this thing rollin soon.

[Divine02]

3 bar MAP sensor and connector.
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/atdivine/5-6-10007.jpg
Filter that is to big.
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AN fittings and hose
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MAF sensor
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[Divine02]

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[Divine02]

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[Divine02]

I'm getting a lot done lately. Startin to get this thing wrapped up. Just received 2 boxes of mandrel bent tubing to start welding up intercooler pipeing. Had to take a few more pics for shits and giggles. Brake lines are done. I found out my roof leaks. And I had to take another shot of that intercooler.:devil:
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[96SilverRam]

The car is really starting to shape up ! I like the twin catch can setup :D

[Divine02]

The car is really starting to shape up ! I like the twin catch can setup :D
Yeah its startin to finally come together. The twin catch cans came from LSXsolutions.com.

[Divine02]

Just received all my mandrel bend pipe I ordered a few days ago. I went through it pretty quick. Used almost every piece I had. It's the builders kit from mandrelbendingsolutions.com I think they have good prices on mandrel bend pipe. The intercooler pipes are all 3 inch and the air inlet into the turbo is 4 inch with a filter that really is to long but I made it clear everything so I guess it will work. My used Greddy blow off valve was chrome and that had to go. I can't stand chrome. So I painted it black. I'm still waiting on parts that are on back order. Still gotta buy injectors and a wastegate. It's gettin close.
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[RealQuick]

Looks good! Grind down the welds and send the pipes out for powdercoating and it would look mint!

[Divine02]

I've thought about that. No place around here to get powder coating done. I like the welded look so I don't know if i'm gonna grind it down or not. But theres only 1 weld that you can see from the top so I might go ahead and do it. Another thing that is bothering me the pipe from the intercooler to the throttle body is kinda heavy. So I think i'm gonna weld on an exhaust hanger that bolts on in the factory hole where one of the horns bolt on. Other than that i'm pleased with it. I've still gotta weld a pipe sticking out to mount the BOV and weld in a couple of bungs. Ain't got much farther to go. I'm shooting for the end of June but it's all about money right now so we will see what happens. I may have to do the mail order tune if I'm wanting it done by at the end of June. But I'd really like to take it to a dyno.

[RealQuick]

I've thought about that. No place around here to get powder coating done. I like the welded look so I don't know if i'm gonna grind it down or not. But theres only 1 weld that you can see from the top so I might go ahead and do it. Another thing that is bothering me the pipe from the intercooler to the throttle body is kinda heavy. So I think i'm gonna weld on an exhaust hanger that bolts on in the factory hole where one of the horns bolt on. Other than that i'm pleased with it. I've still gotta weld a pipe sticking out to mount the BOV and weld in a couple of bungs. Ain't got much farther to go. I'm shooting for the end of June but it's all about money right now so we will see what happens. I may have to do the mail order tune if I'm wanting it done by at the end of June. But I'd really like to take it to a dyno.

Yeah, I am not criticizing the welds, just a smoothed out powdercoated pipe looks gangsta!

http://lt1boost.net/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/DSC00775.325190535.JPG

[Divine02]

Oh hell... I wish I hadn't seen that. Now I gotta get em powdercoated. I'll see how far away I gotta drive. lol. Those pipes look damn good.
Yeah, I am not criticizing the welds, just a smoothed out powdercoated pipe looks gangsta!

http://lt1boost.net/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/DSC00775.325190535.JPG

[RealQuick]

Oh hell... I wish I hadn't seen that. Now I gotta get em powdercoated. I'll see how far away I gotta drive. lol. Those pipes look damn good.

If you look close, you can see the partial beads I put at the ends of the pipes to prevent the silicone connectors from popping off.

[Divine02]

If you look close, you can see the partial beads I put at the ends of the pipes to prevent the silicone connectors from popping off.
I kinda did the same thing. But I just welded 4 raised dots around each end. I gotta do some more welding to add a few things to it so I will probably add to that as well.

[RealQuick]

I kinda did the same thing. But I just welded 4 raised dots around each end. I gotta do some more welding to add a few things to it so I will probably add to that as well.

I did 1" long beads in 4 spots (picture a clock... 12, 3, 6, 9 positions).

[Divine02]

I did 1" long beads in 4 spots (picture a clock... 12, 3, 6, 9 positions).
Hey i was wondering about the size of the wastegate. Can you tell a big difference in sizes? how does a 40 differ from a 50? i'm going to be running a boost controller and some other guy said that I won't like the 40. Why would that mean car critic say that John? Why John? Why? lol

[RealQuick]

Hey i was wondering about the size of the wastegate. Can you tell a big difference in sizes? how does a 40 differ from a 50? i'm going to be running a boost controller and some other guy said that I won't like the 40. Why would that mean car critic say that John? Why John? Why? lol

The difference in size is the valve/opening of the wastegate. The bigger it is, the easier it is control the boost. I think you will be fine if you want to push 8+ psi. I run a 383ci T76 and I hold 8psi with a 40mm JGS gate. I always offer the choice to upgrade to a bigger gate (more $$ of course).

[Fixxer99TA]

I did 1" long beads in 4 spots (picture a clock... 12, 3, 6, 9 positions).

Not that this is a diesel thread, but its a turbo thread :D

I did this on my truck for the same reason, better seal/they dont pop off. Its a great idea.

[Divine02]

Not that this is a diesel thread, but its a turbo thread :D

I did this on my truck for the same reason, better seal/they dont pop off. Its a great idea.
I work for a reman company and I watch those pipes blow off on the dyno all the time cause they are to lazy to weld up the bead. So i'm definately gonna weld mine up more than I already have. As far as the wastegate goes.....I'm really wanting to see if I can push 14psi. Not all the time but around 8-10 on the street.

[Divine02]

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[RealQuick]

almost ready to fire it up?

[Divine02]

I was expecting one fitting from Summit last thursday and it never showed. That is what is keeping me from starting it.

[Ryan Stout]

I yanked my engine the other day to toss in the 383. After seeing this I wanna get outta bed and go do work on it. Nice job, looks sick.

[Divine02]

I yanked my engine the other day to toss in the 383. After seeing this I wanna get outta bed and go do work on it. Nice job, looks sick.
Haha thanks Ryan. I'm ready to get it done. Been a long time comin

[RealQuick]

Haha thanks Ryan. I'm ready to get it done. Been a long time comin

Update?

[Divine02]

Down on hours at work. Still gotta re-order parts through Summit as well. Been so busy helpin with farmin. I'm down to the point of just needing to order a few more parts once the cash comes around and it's ready to go.

[Divine02]

Car started tonight!!!:D

[RealQuick]

Awesome adam!

[Divine02]

I'm having a kid. This car is for sale. Asking 8,000. No I'm not joking.

[96SilverRam]

Wow, congrats on the kid. Condolences on the car :face_shocked:

[Divine02]

Thanks, I don't want to but i'm putting it out there for grabs.

[chevyrules85]

dude that is a steal for that car! its beautiful! im sure someone will scarf it up. what fans are those if you dont mind?

[Fastbird]

Wait....you're selling because you're having a kid? Is that really necessary, or just precautionary?

[Divine02]

dude that is a steal for that car! its beautiful! im sure someone will scarf it up. what fans are those if you dont mind?
I can't remember off the top of my head what kind of fans they were but they just do barely fit and they were hard to find to fit that radiator. I wired them into the factory wiring. I know there are a few pictures of the fans and the boxes they came in somewhere in this build thread.

[Divine02]

Wait....you're selling because you're having a kid? Is that really necessary, or just precautionary?
As of right now its very very necessary. I'm willing to hear offers on it.

[chevyrules85]

i see flexalite on the boxes, but i cant see a part number, what diameter are they? and good luck on the sale man, i dont see any problem selling it for 8k, its worth it all day

[Divine02]

i see flexalite on the boxes, but i cant see a part number, what diameter are they? and good luck on the sale man, i dont see any problem selling it for 8k, its worth it all day
Just looked it up on Summit. They are 10" fans.

[Divine02]

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[RealQuick]

Still selling it?

[Divine02]

Still selling it?I'm kinda holding off at the moment. I'd really like to keep it if at all possible. 5,300 is giving it away and I'd feel really dumb for doing it. I sure would like to finish it this winter.

[rsdoherty88]

I'm kinda holding off at the moment. I'd really like to keep it if at all possible. 5,300 is giving it away and I'd feel really dumb for doing it. I sure would like to finish it this winter.

don't sell it man. $5300 doesn't cover the cost of the work you put into it or the money obviously. Keep that car so your kid can drive it when he or she gets old enough. Just seems like a waste to give it away for nothing. Obviously prioritize, but if you didn't have the car to begin with, you'd have nothing to sell, so just don't sell it! I've thought about selling my car too, but I've put a lot of work and money into mine, but no where near as much as you have!!

[Divine02]

I know what you're saying. But I'm having a kid and I'm moving and will probably only end up with part time jobs. I will not have a garage and I know the car will never be finished. It's funny how everything works out. I use to work as an engine division field service manager at the engineering headquarters for Navistar. Biggest truck manufacturer in the world. I partied naked just once and now I'm going to be working a shift at Taco Bell. Talk about turning your life upside down.:rolleyes:

[rsdoherty88]

Man, that really blows. Well, I've never even had a good job yet, but when I do I'll put partying naked on my list of things not to do. Sorry to hear about all that. If I was near you, I'd sell my car just to buy your car and finish it! You've already spent the big money on the big parts.

[Divine02]

Taking a trip down memory lane. I thought I'd mention I sold this car for $3800 I believe it was. I've slept since then. Gave it away.

[musict]

Great thread..... You sold it because you had to for the family, I respect that.... It's just a car. Your priorities are in check!! I'm 50 now and can afford to throw money away at my car.... I can admit now that I was racing in my 20's and 30's trying to raise a family when I should have put the car up on jack stands!!!

i sold my Pro Charger and T56 this summer and my car is back up on jack stands.... Going turbo and T400..... LOL, seems I'm never happy!!

my son is building a 80 Camaro TT 540..... I warned him from that start that you will NEVER recover what you spend on it.... It's been 3 years and over $50K and it's still not done..... Good thing is he is not going in debt to build it and he plans on never selling.... LOL.....

again..... Great build thread!!