Everybody with turbo projects stop in and say hi

[my72vette454]

It cool to see people keep adding to this thread, lots of interesting projects going on out there. Nothing much has changed as far as my turbo project is concerned, been on the road almost four years now and quite enjoying it. I finally collected the last pieces I needed to start on a new frame for my 72 vette. I bought an extra frame and am doing a c4 suspension conversion on it which will give me a better rear end, better tires, lighter suspension components, better brakes and better steering. Keep postin them up!

[shmoov69]

Update on my junk!
I put a couple T3/4's on it. They are Super 57 compressor's and Stage 3 exhaust.....in place of my stocker ThunderBird T3's.........whoooooaa maaaama!!!! Needless to say, quite a difference!! And I haven't changed any timing yet, should be even better by changing the curve a little.

[COPO-RAT]

my pickup 96 f150 300ci 6 turbo
my car 74 capri 5.4 DOHC twin turbo

Awesome! I'm putting together a blow through (hopefully to be converted to FI) turbo set-up for a 250ci inline 6 chevy going in our '64 Bel Air Wagon! Would love to see pics of your truck system.

[Six_Shooter]

Here is my current turbo toy:
This was just after I got it running a little over two years ago.


Since that picture I have changed the location of the air filter, added an intercooler (ran it for about 2 years without an IC, though I had the tubing routed out to where the FMIC was to be installed. lol), I have changed to DIS as well. I really need to get some updated pictures.
It was carburated and N/A when I got it, I used some stock Nissan parts and some custom parts to get it all together and working. It is running of a Delco (GM) ECM that would be found in the Turbo Sunbird and Syclone/Typhoon, with custom code and tuned by me. I can't wait for spring, the FMIC REALLY changed the way it pulled, way more than I was expecting. I should have built it much sooner. lol
I'm using a BW turbo pirated from a 6.5L Diesel, Ford 3.8L SC injectors (which will be replaced with larger ones this spring), Gm 3100 V6 TB with a custom adapter plate, and a bunch of other misc. parts. The exhaust is a 3" exhaust that I TIG welded and fits tight under the car, ended with a Moroso Spiro-flow muffler.

It is in this (also and old outdated picture):


Here is an old video of it running a couple years ago, just after converting it to DIS.


And old turbo project I built about 9 years ago, which has long since been pulled apart:


It was a 3.2L 60 degree V6, I started with a 1986 2.8L block, used a FWD 1992 3.1L crank, FM pistons, Ford 19 lbs/hr injectors (which were way too small), 1995 Buick Skylark 3100 heads and intake, home made headers, Ford Turbo Coupe T3 turbo, Mitsubishi Strarion FMIC, and many other misc bits and pieces.

In this Jimmy below, which I still have but have a different path for the power plant now.

[jnd]

355 holley stealth ram, working on swapping to a LQ4. not real happy with Holley stealth ram and comander system.

[64duece]

355 holley stealth ram, working on swapping to a LQ4. not real happy with Holley stealth ram and comander system.

I've done a few turbo setups with the Holley Stealthram system...worked out pretty good. Sounds like your already moving on to another setup...if there's anything I can answer to help with the Holley, just ask.

[Torbjorn]

Shot at 2010-09-29

65 Chevelle with a -93 Northstar engine. Slightly lower static compression and Crower steel rods.
Small Switzer Turbos and home made exhaust and intake manifoils.
Electromotive Tec 3 .
The Idea wasn't to set any world records with this one. Should theoreticaly make 600hp at 14,6 psi

[FirstGenZq8]

And old turbo project I built about 9 years ago, which has long since been pulled apart:

It was a 3.2L 60 degree V6, I started with a 1986 2.8L block, used a FWD 1992 3.1L crank, Pistons, FM pistons, For 19 lbs/hr injectors (which were way too small), 1995 Buick Skylark 3100 heads and intake, home made headers, Ford Turbo Coupe T3 turbo, Mitsubishi Strarion FMIC, and many other misc bits an pieces.

wow, i remember this truck and i remember your posts from SSF.com! man it's been awhile.

In this Jimmy below, which I still have but have a different path for the power plant now.

do tell!

[jnd]

i will be holding off on the LQ4 swap for a year or so, have another frame i will be modifying and will convert with the frame swap. i had a few issues with Holley bad intake casting, would not seal to heads properly causing vacume leaks, drove me crazy. After many tech calls and sending them gaskets and the intake base pointing out the defect holley sent me a new manifold. next problem defective injector.
i now have it running pretty good but the throttle response just does not seem real crisp, i also have some issue with WOT looks like i am runnign out of fuel pressure, have about 38psi idle under boost it will rise to about 42 and then start to drop. i am running a the Holley fuel pump and fuel reg, holley said the pump is good for 700 hp and the fuel reg will work in boosted applications. i bought a new ajustable regulator i havent swapped it since i think the issue is the pump.
i plan on driving this setup one more summer, if you have any tips ideas that would be great.
i am running 55lbs injectors and 10lbs of boost.

Thanks
Joe
what type of setup did you go with injector size, pump and regulator.

[64duece]

Joe,

First thing you need to sort out is the fuel pressure issue. It needs to rise 1:1 with boost to keep fuel flowing.

Throttle response is in tuning and your combination. The Cmdr950 can be cumbersome with respect to the AE/TPS and AE MAP as there's no indication of movement. I usually recommend changing the entire row up/down as it's difficult to know which cell your using. AE vs TPS has the larger impact for what your describing. Next, check the timing...ensure it matches ECU vs balancer. Once you've verified that, you can check your curve to ensure you have optimum values.

700hp is a relative term. Relative to voltage and fuel pressure. I usually recommend upgrading after 650hp on moderate boost (-12psi and above). We use these pumps all the time as primary pumps and add a 2nd or an A1000/Eliminator/Pro Series pump in parallel for additional volume. They're super quiet and last awhile.

I know Holley had some issues with regulators on the Stealthram units. We had one or two calls about it. The adjustable regulator should get you sorted out. We've used those along with various injector sizes in a few blower/turbo cars. Six or seven years ago I ran a single turbo SBC with 160lb injectors and a Cmdr950 in the mid 7.60's @ 180+mph. We turned the boost back and ran consistent 8.50's all day. There are other options out there today but....they still can do the basics pretty well.

[jnd]

Thanks Dennis, i will get the fuel pressure issue addressed first. Good to know the 950 has the capabilities.

[65 ELKY]

On my 65 Camino im running a Single MP t-70 Holley750 blow thru.

[Six_Shooter]

wow, i remember this truck and i remember your posts from SSF.com! man it's been awhile.



do tell!

SSF.com?

I want to keep the power plant under wraps for now, at least until I have it in my hands. I'm still trying to find one for cheap. It won't be your common S-10 swap though. ;)

[FirstGenZq8]

SSF.com?

The Franken60: http://www.s-seriesforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=45872

[Six_Shooter]

Wow, I haven't been on that site in about 5 years. lol

[mrobertweiss]

Starting to test run the studebaker twin turbo, 299 CI stude V8,garret 2860RS units, mass-flo efi, viper T56 6 speed. Running well at cruise, no detonation at modest 6-8 lbs boost on pump gas 93.Goals were appx 400HP and 10-12 # boost. Still issues with the EFI, some over- compensating dashpot function, I think, on deceleration at low gears , which is kind of a nuisance.

[1Bad68camaro]

Doing my research now to do a single turbo setup on a 68 Camaro with LT1/T56 setup. Hoping to find a very budget minded way of doing it. Looking for 450rwhp. Currently with mild ported heads/intake and cc306 cam and full bolt-ons looking at 350rwhp. So nothing crazy. I think a 100rwhp increase shouldnt be hard with 6 or 7psi on a stock rebuilt bottom end. Then down the road I can forge the bottom end and put a bigger turbo to look for much higher numbers.

[1970 TT Rustang]

Hi guys iam running a bill mitchell 427 with twin rear mounted 60 trims iam currently redoing the wireing and putting in an accel dfi. Iam hopeing for 580 rwhp with my setup i might do e85.

[mwhizard]

1971 Camaro Z28, TT LS2, 4" stroke SCAT crank & H beam rods, Racetec 8.5:1 forged pistons, Precision Turbo 6265's w/.82 AR T3 housings. Stock Cam, 243 casting heads, inverted C6 exhaust manifolds, Injector Dynamics ID1000 injectors, HP Tuners management, capable of 21psi, so far DYNO'ed to 622 RWHP 630 RWTQ on a MUSTANG Dyno at 13.9 psi.

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[king869]

[QUOTE]70 mustang fastback 427 bill mitchell twin 60 trim turbos remote mount. Currie rear air ride gear vendors tranny ssbc brakes 4link and accel dfi.[QUOTE]

Is that one of the STS systems? How easy was the install? How do you like it? I want to run twin turbos but just don't know if i want front or rear mount on my 72 Nova...