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    1. 01-13-2009 #1
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      LS1 Turbo kit for 1st gen F-body

      Anyone make anything that is some what bolt in??
      Other options??

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    3. 01-13-2009 #2
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      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
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      Another alternative is Norris Motorsports. We made the turbo headers (and a lot more) for MotiV8r.

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      flip the stock manifolds forward and run some stainless pipe. be creative.
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      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.
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      Quote Originally Posted by CarlC
      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.

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      Quote Originally Posted by parsonsj View Post
      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?
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      Behind Bars Racecars is working on one along with a tubular core support.

      http://www.behindbarsracecars.com/up..._products.html

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      1st Gen turbo kit F-Body for sale

      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
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      Pics of the build Come look

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      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.

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    13. 04-28-2009 #12
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      Quote Originally Posted by 408ant View Post
      http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedin...7603177604521/
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      Quote Originally Posted by parsonsj View Post
      Oops... missed this:

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

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

      JP, Will you do a single and a twin setup?
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      Quote Originally Posted by David
      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.

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      Quote Originally Posted by parsonsj View Post
      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.

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      Do you have any pics to share?
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      Quote Originally Posted by David
      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.

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    18. 05-26-2009 #17
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      just save the $ and go truck manifold.
      http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forced...t-up-faqs.html

      And just to prove they make power.
      http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forced...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.
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