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skeeters65
01-13-2009, 09:46 AM
Anyone make anything that is some what bolt in??
Other options??

Thanks
WS6
01-13-2009, 01:37 PM
look to Swartz. I believe he has some turbo manifolds or headers that may work for you. Not having to fab those pieces helps out a great deal
parsonsj
01-13-2009, 02:15 PM
Another alternative is Norris Motorsports. We made the turbo headers (and a lot more) for MotiV8r.

jp
68ls1wannabe
01-13-2009, 09:04 PM
flip the stock manifolds forward and run some stainless pipe. be creative.
CarlC
01-14-2009, 07:51 PM
How much does a turbo setup cost vs. a supercharger?

If a stock lower end is used very mild boost levels should be used. In that case, a supercharger may be a less costly and more reliable setup.
parsonsj
01-15-2009, 05:39 AM
a supercharger may be a less costly and more reliable setup.And generate a *lot* less heat. Mike and I have talking about LS3s with MagnaChargers. 500+ rwhp all day long on a factory computer.

jp
DJW32
01-15-2009, 02:56 PM
And generate a *lot* less heat. Mike and I have talking about LS3s with MagnaChargers. 500+ rwhp all day long on a factory computer.

jp

You can use a stock computer with a turbo. Did you guys ever come up with your turbo headers for the ls motor?
Dave95Z28
01-15-2009, 05:33 PM
Behind Bars Racecars is working on one along with a tubular core support.

http://www.behindbarsracecars.com/upcoming_products.html

Dave
408ant
04-28-2009, 02:32 PM
Are u still interested I have a really sweety Speed inc twin turbo kit for sale 100 miles on kit all piping just recently coated F-body 1st Gen
408ant
04-28-2009, 03:41 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedinc/sets/72157603177604521/
parsonsj
04-28-2009, 04:32 PM
Oops... missed this:


Did you guys ever come up with your turbo headers for the ls motor?No not yet. It looks like we'll get going on that this summer.

jp
skeeters65
04-28-2009, 06:35 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedinc/sets/72157603177604521/

IM Sent
DJW32
04-30-2009, 08:29 AM
Oops... missed this:

No not yet. It looks like we'll get going on that this summer.

jp

No big deal. I plan on having the car done around 2020...

JP, Will you do a single and a twin setup?
parsonsj
04-30-2009, 08:58 AM
Will you do a single and a twin setup?We actually did an LS1 single turbo for another customer last year, but the application was for an RX7, so it didn't apply to 1st gen F-bodies. Plus it was manifold (rather than header) based.

I expect we'll do a twin setup. Twins are actually easier but take more time since you need two of everything.

jp
DJW32
04-30-2009, 10:25 AM
We actually did an LS1 single turbo for another customer last year, but the application was for an RX7, so it didn't apply to 1st gen F-bodies. Plus it was manifold (rather than header) based.

I expect we'll do a twin setup. Twins are actually easier but take more time since you need two of everything.

jp

Do you have any pics to share?
parsonsj
04-30-2009, 11:52 AM
Do you have any pics to share?Unfortunately, no. The owner promised me some pics when he got it back from the next guy down the chain. But so far.. nothing. His check was good, so I'm trying to be happy with that. :)

jp
68ls1wannabe
05-26-2009, 09:10 AM
just save the $ and go truck manifold.
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/508764-truck-manifold-turbo-set-up-faqs.html

And just to prove they make power.
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/1120680-truck-manifolds-go-202-80mph.html

hope the mods don't get mad but i think a lot of members use this site as well. lot's of good info.